WIC – USDA’s Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children gives children a healthy start. The program provides free, healthy foods to pregnant women and children up to age 5, as well as nutrition education and personalized support.

Pregnant, recently pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants and children under 5 years old are eligible for WIC benefits. The program provides the following:

Hear perspectives from a military spouse and a WIC program specialist about how WIC eases grocery costs, provides stability and supports service members’ mission readiness both stateside and overseas.

Use the resources below to see if you may be eligible for WIC, find a local clinic and learn more about WIC benefits and services. If you’re potentially eligible for WIC benefits, contact your local WIC office to begin the enrollment process.

1. WIC PreScreening Tools
   WIC Eligibility Tool: A free, confidential, military-tailored web tool designed to help active-duty service members, activated Guard and reserve personnel, and their families evaluate potential WIC eligibility by accounting for military compensation, with direct access to enrollment guidance and local resources.
   USDA WIC Eligibility Tool: A standard federal screening tool that enables non-activated Reserve Component and National Guard families, veterans and civilian households to assess potential WIC program eligibility and find local nutrition assistance offices.
2. Find a WIC clinic
3. Learn more about WIC