For WIC Services:
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women up to 12 month after the infant's birth
- Non-breastfeeding women up to 6 months after the infants' birth
- Infants, and children up to their 5th birthday.
For CSFP Services:
- New mothers up to 12 months after the birth of their infant
- Children up to their 6th birthday
- Seniors 60 years and older.
Individuals may not participate in both programs, although families may have individuals enrolled in both WIC and CSFP.
Eligibility Requirements
Must be income eligible; reside in the service area covered by the local agency; and, for WIC only, be nutritionally at risk as determined by a staff nutritionist. Services are available by calling (800) WIC-4321, or by calling the local agency closest to where one lives.
WIC Program and CSF Program for Women and Children
The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, provides the following 185% Income Poverty Guidelines, effective April l, 2012 to June 30, 2013:
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,665 | $1,723 | $398 |
| 2 | $27,991 | $2,333 | $539 |
| 3 | $35,317 | $2,944 | $680 |
| 4 | $42,643 | $3,554 | $821 |
| 5 | $49,969 | $4,165 | $961 |
| 6 | $57,295 | $4,775 | $1,102 |
| 7 | $64,621 | $5,386 | $1,243 |
| 8 | $71,947 | $5,996 | $1,384 |
| For each additional family member add: |
$7,326 | $611 | $141 |
Elderly CSF Program
The Food and Nutrition Service, USDA, provides the following 130% Income Poverty Guidelines, effective April 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013:
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $14,521 | $1,211 | $280 |
| 2 | $19,669 | $1,640 | $379 |
| 3 | $24,817 | $2,069 | $478 |
| 4 | $29,965 | $2,498 | $577 |
| 5 | $35,113 | $2,927 | $676 |
| 6 | $40,261 | $3,356 | $775 |
| 7 | $45,409 | $3,785 | $874 |
| 8 | $50,557 | $4,214 | $973 |
| For each additional family member add: |
$5,148 | $429 | $99 |
Contact a WIC or CSFP agency close to you for a brief pre-application by phone
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