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 | $23,606 | $1,968 | $984 | $908 | $454 |
| 2 | $31,894 | $2,658 | $1,329 | $1,227 | $614 |
| 3 | $40,182 | $3,349 | $1,675 | $1,546 | $773 |
| 4 | $48,470 | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,865 | $933 |
| 5 | $56,758 | $4,730 | $2,365 | $2,183 | $1,092 |
| 6 | $65,046 | $5,421 | $2,711 | $2,502 | $1,251 |
| 7 | $73,334 | $6,112 | $3,056 | $2,821 | $1,411 |
| 8 | $81,622 | $6,802 | $3,401 | $3,140 | $1,570 |
| Each add'l family | +$8,288 | +$691 | +$346 | +$319 | +$160 |
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.