What is WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children is a nutrition education program that teaches families how to make healthy nutrition choices for their family.

What you get with WIC

• Answers to your nutrition questions
• Breastfeeding help and breast pumps for moms who need them
• Help getting other services
• Information on how to feed your child, prenatal care, breastfeeding, and much more
• Vouchers to buy foods that help keep you healthy and strong
  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Dry beans, peas, and lentils
  • Fruits & Vegetables, fresh or frozen
  • Whole grain bread, corn tortillas, or brown rice
  • Peanut butter
  • Cereal
  • Infant foods
  • Infant cereal
  • Canned tuna or salmon (for breastfeeding women)
• Extra foods for moms who are breastfeeding and who don’t get formula on WIC
• Infant formula for moms who are not breastfeeding 

You are eligible if you:

• Live in Oregon
• Are a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5 years old (Fathers, grandparents, foster parents, or other guardians may apply for WIC for their children)
• Have a nutritional need
• Have a household income that is less than or equal to the income guidelines below

TOTAL INCOME GUIDELINES

Effective through March 2010.

For current income guidelines, go to: www.oregon.gov/dhs/ph/wic 

Household: means a person or group of people, related or not, who usually live together and whose income and consumption of goods and services are related.  In determining the size of household for a pregnant WIC applicant, count each fetus as an additional household member.

Income: means gross income, including overtime, before deductions.  The determination of the amount of a household’s gross income shall not be considered reduced for any reason (e.g. financial hardships, medical bills, child support). 

You are income-eligible for WIC if you get TANF, food stamps, or the Oregon Health Plan.

WIC is an equal opportunity program and employer.