The Woman, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program supports eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who have recently been pregnant, infants, and children under the age of 5 years who have a low or moderate income, are at nutrition risk, and who live in Florida.
WIC provides the following at no cost:
- Healthy foods
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Breastfeeding support
- Referrals to health care and community services
Income eligibility guidelines require a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC income guidelines OR you are income-eligible if you are currently receiving Medicaid, temporary cash assistance (TCA), or food assistance. However, you do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
WIC Eligibility Tool
Are you pregnant, a new mom, or a caregiver to a child under the age of 5? If so, you may be eligible to receive benefits from WIC. Use the WIC Eligibility Tool to see if you may qualify by answering a few simple questions.
WIC Income Eligibility, Based on Income Intervals
For a pregnant woman, each unborn baby counts as one extra person in the household size.
| Household Size | Annual* | Monthly* | Twice-Monthly* | Bi-Weekly* | Weekly* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $1,207 | $1,114 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $1,631 | $1,505 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $2,055 | $1,897 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $2,479 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $2,903 | $2,679 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $3,327 | $3,071 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $3,751 | $3,462 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $4,175 | $3,853 | $1,927 |
| If you have more than 8 people in your household, please call your local WIC office for details. | |||||
*Gross wages (before taxes) on your check payment statement, based on how often you are paid and household size, will need to be less than or equal to the amounts in the chart to be income eligible for WIC.
WIC Certification Appointment
Come prepared
When you have an appointment to determine eligibility for WIC, the following will need to be provided during your appointment:
- When required, bring each woman, infant, and child applying for WIC benefits
- Proof of ALL income for everyone in the household, before taxes and deductions are taken out (this includes employment wages, child support, alimony, unemployment payments, foster care payments, and military earnings). Proof of income must include all sources of funds received during the last 28-31 days:
- If paid weekly, provide four pay stubs
- If paid every two weeks or biweekly, provide two pay stubs
- If the amount does not change for each pay period, one pay stub is acceptable
- If you receive Medicaid, temporary cash assistance (TCA), or food assistance (SNAP), you may be income-eligible for WIC (proof of income won’t be needed)
- ONE document of proof of where you live (no P.O. boxes), must be current with name and address, such as a utility bill, bank/insurance statement, or driver’s license (you must be currently living in Florida)
- ONE proof of identification for you and ONE proof of identification for any infant or child applying for WIC, such as a birth certificate, driver’s license, crib card, military ID, photo ID, Social Security card, or hospital record
- Completed WIC medical referral form for each woman, infant, or child who is applying, if available
- Social Security Number for each person applying for WIC, if available
- Immunization record for each child, if available
WIC Service Locations
In-person services are available on a walk-in basis (first come, first served), Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays starting at 7 a.m. We recommend arriving as early as possible. WIC has staff who speak English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole.
Main Office
212 6th Ave E, Bradenton (7 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Pine Village
1107 56th Ave. Terrace E, Bradenton (8 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
Florida WIC Mobile App
The Florida WIC Mobile App, available on both Apple and Android devices, gives you the ability to have resources at your fingertips. The app allows users to:
- View details on upcoming appointments
- View information on your benefits
- Scan an item to see if it is WIC approved
- Find WIC clinics near you
- Find authorized stores to shop
- Upload your documents to WIC
- Sign WIC documents
- Submit food items for WIC approval
To register for the Florida WIC Mobile App, you must be a WIC participant and already issued a WIC EBT card.
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