Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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WIC is a nutrition program for low-income women who are pregnant, recently had a baby, or are breastfeeding, and for children up to age five. WIC helps children when they are growing the most and can help families develop life long healthy habits.
WIC provides
- Nutritious foods
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support and assistance
- Referrals to other community agencies
Eligibility
You are eligible to receive WIC services if you:
- Are a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, infant or child under 5 years old
- Have a nutritional need (determined at the first WIC appointment)
- Have a family income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level
State of Illinois WIC Program
WIC INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
(Effective from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2023)
| Persons in Family or Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice- Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $25,142 | $2,096 | $1,048 | $967 | $484 |
| 2 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,412 | $1,303 | $652 |
| 3 | $42,606 | $3,551 | $1,776 | $1,639 | $820 |
| 4 | $51,338 | $4,279 | $2,140 | $1,975 | $988 |
| 5 | $60,070 | $5,006 | $2,503 | $2,311 | $1,156 |
| 6 | $68,802 | $5,734 | $2,867 | $2,467 | $1,324 |
| 7 | $77,534 | $6,462 | $3,231 | $2,983 | $1,492 |
| 8 | $86,266 | $7,189 | $3,595 | $3,318 | $1,659 |
| Each add'l family | +$8,732 | +$728 | +$364 | +$336 | +$168 |
Frequently Asked Questions
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Contact Us
Phone: 815-748-2402
Fax: 815-748-2490
Walk-in Hours: Monday -Friday, 8:00 am – 11:00 am & 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm.