WIC Program in California
Women, Infants & Children nutrition assistance program providing healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support in California.
🤱WIC in California
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in California provides nutrition assistance to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk.
Who WIC Serves
- • Pregnant women
- • Breastfeeding women (up to 1 year)
- • Postpartum women (up to 6 months)
- • Infants and children up to age 5
Program Services
- • Nutritious foods via eWIC card
- • Nutrition education and counseling
- • Health screenings and referrals
- • Breastfeeding support and education
✅Eligibility Requirements in California
Income Guidelines
In California, WIC eligibility is based on household income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines.
Automatic Income Eligibility:
If you participate in these programs, you automatically meet WIC income requirements:
- • SNAP (Food Stamps)
- • Medicaid
- • TANF
- • FDPIR
- • Head Start/Early Head Start
- • Free/Reduced School Meals
Additional Requirements
Residency
- • Must live in California
- • No minimum residency period
- • Migrant families welcome
Nutrition Risk
- • Determined by WIC staff
- • Based on health screening
- • Most applicants qualify
🥛WIC Foods & Benefits in California
eWIC Card Benefits
California uses electronic WIC benefits (eWIC) cards that work like debit cards at authorized stores. Your card is loaded monthly with specific food benefits based on your family's needs.
Core Foods
- • Milk, cheese, yogurt
- • Eggs
- • Whole grain breads/cereals
- • Peanut butter, beans
Fresh Produce
- • Fresh fruits
- • Fresh vegetables
- • Frozen fruits/vegetables
- • Canned fruits/vegetables
Special Items
- • Infant formula/baby food
- • 100% fruit/vegetable juice
- • Fish, meat, poultry
- • Special dietary products
Breastfeeding Support
California WIC provides comprehensive breastfeeding support including:
- • Breastfeeding education and counseling
- • Peer counselor support
- • Breast pump lending program
- • Additional food benefits for breastfeeding mothers
- • 24/7 breastfeeding support hotline
- • Back-to-work/school breastfeeding support
🏢Local WIC Offices in California
Find detailed information about WIC offices, appointment scheduling, and local nutrition resources in cities across California.
Acampo
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Acton
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Adelanto
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Adin
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Agoura Hills
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Aguanga
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Ahwahnee
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Alameda
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Alamo
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Albany
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Albion
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Alderpoint
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And 1224 more cities in California
📝How to Apply for WIC in California
Find WIC Office
Locate your local WIC clinic from the list above
Call for Appointment
Schedule your WIC certification appointment
Attend Appointment
Bring required documents and all family members
Start Shopping
Get your eWIC card and begin using benefits
Required Documents for California WIC
For Everyone
- • Photo ID for parent/guardian
- • Proof of address (utility bill, lease, mail)
- • Income verification for all household members
- • Social Security cards (if available)
For Children & Infants
- • Birth certificate or hospital record
- • Immunization records
- • Medical records showing height/weight
- • Bring all children applying for WIC
Apply for WIC
Get nutrition assistance for your family in California today.
WIC in California
Federal poverty level income limit
Children eligible until 5th birthday
No cost to participate in WIC
Important Contacts
California WIC Office
Call 2-1-1
WIC Breastfeeding Support
1-800-994-9662
USDA WIC
Contact local office