Overview
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:
WIC prescreening tool
Check to see if you may be eligible for WIC benefits with the WIC prescreening tool.
Income eligibility guidelines
May 15, 2019 - June 30, 2020
| Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $23,107 | $1,926 | $889 | $445 |
| 2 | $31,284 | $2,607 | $1,204 | $602 |
| 3 | $39,461 | $3,289 | $1,518 | $759 |
| 4 | $47,638 | $3,970 | $1,833 | $917 |
| 5 | $55,815 | $4,652 | $2,147 | $1,074 |
| 6 | $63,992 | $5,333 | $2,462 | $1,231 |
| 7 | $72,169 | $6,015 | $2,776 | $1,388 |
| 8 | $80,346 | $6,696 | $3,091 | $1,546 |
| For each additional family member add... | +$8,177 | +$682 | +$315 | +$158 |