WIC Program in Illinois
Women, Infants & Children nutrition assistance program providing healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support in Illinois.
🤱WIC in Illinois
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in Illinois 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 Illinois
Income Guidelines
In Illinois, 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 Illinois
- • No minimum residency period
- • Migrant families welcome
Nutrition Risk
- • Determined by WIC staff
- • Based on health screening
- • Most applicants qualify
🥛WIC Foods & Benefits in Illinois
eWIC Card Benefits
Illinois 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
Illinois 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 Illinois
Find detailed information about WIC offices, appointment scheduling, and local nutrition resources in cities across Illinois.
Abingdon
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Adair
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Addieville
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Addison
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Adrian
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Akin
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Albany
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Albers
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Albion
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Alden
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Aledo
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Alexander
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And 1288 more cities in Illinois
📝How to Apply for WIC in Illinois
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 Illinois 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 Illinois today.
WIC in Illinois
Federal poverty level income limit
Children eligible until 5th birthday
No cost to participate in WIC
Important Contacts
Illinois WIC Office
Call 2-1-1
WIC Breastfeeding Support
1-800-994-9662
USDA WIC
Contact local office