Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
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, 2019 to June 20, 2020)
| Persons in Family or Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice- Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $23,107 | $1,926 | $963 | $889 | $445 |
| 2 | $31,284 | $2,607 | $1,304 | $1,204 | $602 |
| 3 | $39,461 | $3,289 | $1,645 | $1,518 | $759 |
| 4 | $47,638 | $3,970 | $1,985 | $1,833 | $917 |
| 5 | $55,815 | $4,652 | $2,326 | $2,147 | $1,074 |
| 6 | $63,992 | $5,333 | $2,667 | $2,462 | $1,231 |
| 7 | $72,169 | $6,015 | $3,008 | $2,776 | $1,388 |
| 8 | $80,346 | $6,696 | $3,348 | $3,091 | $1,546 |
| Each add'l family | +$8,177 | +$682 | +$341 | +$315 | +$158 |
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.