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 family income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level
- Have a nutritional need (determined at the first WIC appointment)
State of Illinois WIC Program
WIC INCOME ELIGIBILITY GUIDELINES
(Effective from July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019)
| Persons in Family or Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice- Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $22,459 | $1,872 | $936 | $864 | $432 |
| 2 | $30,451 | $2,538 | $1,269 | $1,172 | 586 |
| 3 | $38,443 | $3,204 | $1,602 | $1,479 | 740 |
| 4 | $46,435 | $3,870 | $1,935 | $1,786 | 893 |
| 5 | $54,427 | $4,536 | $2,268 | $2,094 | 1,047 |
| 6 | $62,419 | $5,202 | $2,601 | $2,401 | 1,201 |
| 7 | $70,411 | $5,868 | $2,934 | $2,709 | 1,355 |
| 8 | $78,403 | $6,534 | $3,267 | $3,016 | 1,508 |
| Each add'l family | +$7,992 | +$666 | +$333 | +$308 | +$154 |
Frequently Asked Questions
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.