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 | $23,828 |
| 2 | $32,227 |
| 3 | $40,626 |
| 4 | $49,025 |
| 5 | $57,424 |
| 6 | $65,823 |
| 7 | $74,222 |
| 8 | $82,621 |
| Each Additional Member | $8,399 |
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