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 10, 2018 - June 30, 2019
| Household size | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $22,459 | $1,872 | $864 | $432 |
| 2 | $30,451 | $2,538 | $1,172 | $586 |
| 3 | $38,443 | $3,204 | $1,479 | $740 |
| 4 | $46,435 | $3,870 | $1,786 | $893 |
| 5 | $54,427 | $4,536 | $2,094 | $1,047 |
| 6 | $62,419 | $5,202 | $2,401 | $1,201 |
| 7 | $70,411 | $5,868 | $2,709 | $1,355 |
| 8 | $78,403 | $6,534 | $3,016 | $1,508 |
| For each additional family member add... | +$7,992 | +$666 | +$308 | +$154 |