Overview
WIC is not included in the federal government’s public charge rule and is available regardless of immigration or citizenship status.
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
May 9, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Household Size |
Yearly |
Monthly |
Bi-weekly |
Weekly |
1 |
$27,861 |
$2,322 |
$1,072 |
$536 |
2 |
$37,814 |
$3,152 |
$1,455 |
$728 |
3 |
$47,767 |
$3,981 |
$1,838 |
$919 |
4 |
$57,720 |
$4,810 |
$2,220 |
$1,110 |
5 |
$67,673 |
$5,640 |
$2,603 |
$1,302 |
6 |
$77,626 |
$6,469 |
$2,986 |
$1,493 |
7 |
$87,579 |
$7,299 |
$3,369 |
$1,685 |
8 |
$97,532 |
$8,128 |
$3,752 |
$1,876 |
For each additional family member add… |
+$9,953 |
+$830 |
+$383 |
+$192 |
Additional Resources
Contact for Check eligibility for WIC
Online
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.