Who Can Apply to Receive Benefits
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or who recently had a baby
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday
Determining Eligibility
WIC applicants may qualify by bringing proof of gross income that is at or below these amounts.
| 1 | $22,459 |
| 2 | $30,451 |
| 3 | $38,443 |
| 4 | $46,435 |
| 5 | $54,427 |
| 6 | $62,419 |
| 7 | $70,411 |
| 8 | $78,403 |
| Each Additional Member | $7,992 |
Eligibility for Higher Income Families
Families with incomes higher than the incomes listed above may still qualify for WIC if a family member is enrolled in 1 or more of the following programs:
- Food stamps
- Fuel assistance
- Head Start (Free/Reduced Price School Lunch)
- Medical Assistance (MA)
- MFIP
- Minnesota Care
- SSI Applicants on TEFRA