Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC helps pregnant women, mothers and caregivers of infants and young children learn about good nutrition to keep themselves and their families healthy.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has helped Pennsylvania families since 1974. WIC helps pregnant women, mothers and caregivers of infants and young children learn about good nutrition to keep themselves and their families healthy. It provides nutrition services, breastfeeding support, health care and social service referrals and healthy foods to eligible participants.

Am I eligible for WIC?

Use the WIC PreScreening Tool to see if you may be eligible to receive WIC benefits.

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Complete the WIC Pre-Application!

Think you may be eligible? Complete the WIC pre-application. Your information is sent to the WIC agency in your county. A WIC staff member will contact you to to schedule an appointment to review your application.

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Who is eligible for WIC?

Women who are pregnant or had a baby in the past six months or twelve months if breastfeeding; infants and children under age five; and fathers, grandparents and foster parents, who are the legal guardian of a child under age five, may apply for WIC on their behalf.

WIC applicants must reside in Pennsylvania, have a medical or nutritional risk, and have a gross household income that does not exceed 185 percent of the U.S. Poverty Income Guidelines.

How do I apply?

To apply for WIC, call the toll-free WIC Hotline 1-800-WIC-WINS to be connected to WIC office staff that will answer your questions and schedule your appointment or get started online!

What are the benefits of WIC?

WIC decreases the incidence of iron deficiency anemia in children.
WIC reduces fetal deaths and infant mortality.
WIC reduces low birth weight rates and increases the duration of pregnancy.
WIC improves the growth of nutritionally at-risk infants and children.
WIC improves the dietary intake of pregnant and postpartum women and promotes proper weight gain in pregnant women.
Pregnant women with prior WIC participation receive prenatal care earlier.
Children enrolled in WIC are more likely to have a regular source of medical care and have more up to date immunizations.
Children who receive WIC benefits demonstrate improved intellectual development.
WIC significantly improves children's eating behaviors and parental feeding practices.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.