Who Qualifies for California WIC
WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children. When applying for WIC benefits, your income is part of the requirement. The WIC income eligibility guidelines listed below will help determine if an applicant is eligible for the WIC program.
To qualify for WIC, you must meet the income guidelines and be in any of the categories below. Apply for WIC today or contact your local WIC office for more information.
Everyone is welcome to apply and access WIC, health care, food and housing support, and more public benefits.
Pregnant
Throughout your pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Until your baby is one year old
Non-Breastfeeding
Until your baby is six months old
Had a Recent Pregnancy Loss
Throughout your pregnancy
Infants and Children
From birth until your child’s fifth birthday
Foster Families
With a child under five years old
Military Families
With a child under five years old
Fathers
With a child under five years old
Caretakers
Legal & non-legal guardians caring for a child under five years old
| Household Size** | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $1,207 | $1,114 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $1,631 | $1,505 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $2,055 | $1,897 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $2,479 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $2,903 | $2,679 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $3,327 | $3,071 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $3,751 | $3,462 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $4,175 | $3,853 | $1,927 |
| More than 8 | Add per additional member | ||||
| +$10,175 | +$848 | +$424 | +$392 | +$196 | |
* Income based on 185% Federal Poverty Level, effective April 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026
**Unborn fetuses may be counted toward household size.
If you fit into our WIC income eligibility then you can start benefiting from our services. If you have any further questions regarding our income qualifications for WIC, please contact us.