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What is WIC?
WIC is a nutrition program that helps
pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition,
and stay healthy.
Who can apply for WIC?
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Pregnant women |
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Women who are breastfeeding and have a
baby under one year of age |
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Women who have had a baby in the past six
months |
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Parents, step-parents, guardians, and
foster parents of infants and children under five years of age can apply for
their children |
What will WIC provide?
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Nutrition education and counseling |
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Breastfeeding support |
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Immunizations for your children |
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Referrals for health care and social
services |
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Vouchers
are issued so you can get supplemental foods for free. These foods include
milk, eggs, cheese, cereal, juice, beans, and peanut butter. Infants that are
not totally breastfed receive formula. |
How can I get WIC?
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Call your local WIC office for an
appointment. Our clinic locations are listed on the left side of your
computer screen. Click on the town closest to you to get the phone number,
address, and clinic hours. |
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Meet income guidelines (see
below). Households with incomes up to 185% of the federal poverty line are
eligible. |
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Have a nutritional risk. Clients
receive an initial health screening at a WIC clinic to determine nutrition
risk. |
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Be a resident of Texas. WIC
clients usually receive services in the county where they live. U.S.
citizenship is not a requirement for eligibility. |
Income Guidelines
Effective April 1, 2005
Number of
Household Members* |
Monthly Household Income |
Yearly Household Income |
1 |
$0 up to $1,476 |
$0 up to $17,705 |
2 |
$0 up to $1,978 |
$0 up to $23,736 |
3 |
$0 up to $2,481 |
$0 up to
$29,767 |
4 |
$0 up to $2,984 |
$0 up to
$35,798 |
5 |
$0 up to $3,486 |
$0 up to
$41,829 |
6 |
$0 up to $3,989 |
$0 up to
$47,860 |
7 |
$0 up to $4,491 |
$0 up to $53,891 |
8 |
$0 up to $4,994 |
$0 up to $59,922 |
*WIC counts all members of a
household, related or non-related. An unborn baby is counted as a household
member. For households larger than 8
members, please call your local WIC clinic for more information on income
guidelines.
What should I bring to my WIC appointment?
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Bring yourself and all infants and
children who are applying for WIC. |
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Bring proof of income. One of the
following works:
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Proof of Medicaid, Food Stamps, or TANF |
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Paycheck of everyone working in the
household |
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Letter from employer that states how
many hours you work and your pay rate |
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Tax return (no older than 90 days) |
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Bring proof of residency (must be
a physical address). One of the following works:
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Rent receipt, rental agreement |
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Business letter/bill |
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Utility bill |
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If you do not receive any mail in your
name, bring a piece of mail addressed to the person you are living with.
Ask that person to write a note that states that you live with him/her. |
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Bring identification for yourself and
everyone applying for WIC.
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Birth certificate |
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Drivers license |
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WIC identification card |
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Immunization record |
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Social security card |
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