Food & nutrition support for pregnancy and kids under 5
Short Summary
Monthly food benefits, personalized nutrition and breastfeeding support, health screenings, and referrals to other services for pregnant people and families with young children (ages 0-5).
Who it may help
You may be eligible if you can answer yes to these questions:
1. Do you live in New York State?
2. Are you:
- Pregnant or recently pregnant
- A new parent (up to 6 months after birth)
- Breastfeeding or nursing (up to 1 year after birth)
- Caring for a child under 5 (including dads, grandparents, foster parents, and other primary caregivers)
3. Does someone in your household participate in one of these programs?
- SNAP
- TANF (cash assistance)
- Medicaid
- Head Start
- Early Head Start
- Essential Plan healthcare (Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, and 200-250)
- If you're enrolled in Essential Plan Level 200-250, you qualify for WIC if you're pregnant or are within 12 months postpartum and were on Essential Plan during your pregnancy.
OR
If no one is enrolled in one of those programs, is your income at or below what's shown on this chart?
| Household size | Annual | Monthly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $1,983 |
| For each additional member: | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$203 |
What you may need
Your WIC office will tell you what you need to bring to your appointment.
Examples include:
- Identification (ID)
- Proof of where you live
- Proof of income (like a pay stub or employment letter), unless you're already getting one of the benefits listed above
- Medical forms from your provider (if needed - like if your child has special dietary needs)