Overview
WIC is not included in the federal government’s public charge rule.
You can participate in WIC if you:
- Live in Massachusetts
- Have a nutritional need (WIC staff can help you determine this)
- Are a child under 5, a new mom, or a pregnant or breastfeeding woman
- Have a family income less than WIC guidelines
You are automatically income eligible for WIC if you currently receive:
Income eligibility guidelines
June 11, 2026 - June 30, 2027
household size | yearly | monthly | bi-weekly | weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| For each additional family member add… | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$405 | +$203 |
Download a brochure (multiple languages)
Contact
Online
Email Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program:
Email Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Program at wicinfo.dph@massmail.state.ma.us
Call Local WIC Office:
WIC Information for Participants
Or email Local WIC Office (XLSX):
WIC-Local-Program-Email-Addresses.xlsx
Phone
Monday through Friday 9 a.m.–5 p.m. If you hear a recording, please leave a message with your name and telephone number. You can also call your Local WIC Office directly. All local programs are answering phones and/or returning messages.