Choose Healthy. Choose WIC!

The Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) has improved the nutrition and health of families in Pennsylvania since 1974 by providing nutrition services, breastfeeding support, health care and social service referrals, and healthy foods. Through WIC, pregnant women, mothers, and caregivers of infants and young children learn about good nutrition to keep themselves and their families healthy!

Who is Eligible for WIC?

• WIC serves the following Pennsylvania residents:
• Pregnant women.
• Breastfeeding women, for up to one year postpartum.
• Women up to six months postpartum, who are not breastfeeding.
• Infants and children under 5 years old, including foster children.

These residents must also meet WIC income guidelines, which is 185 percent of the poverty level set by the federal government and is based on household size. They must also have a medical or nutritional risk, which is determined at the WIC certification appointment. There are many qualifying risks. Some examples include: anemia, underweight, overweight, premature baby and pregnancy complications.

How do I Apply?

To apply for WIC, call the toll-free WIC Hotline 1-800-WIC-WINS to be connected to WIC office staff that will answer your questions and schedule your appointment, or get started online! Once your appointment is scheduled, please take time to review the list of required items needed for your initial visit to the WIC office.

Please take the following to your FIRST appointment:

Print appointment checklist

• Proof of identity, for example:
  • For a woman – driver’s license, photo ID card, passport or student ID
  • For an infant – birth certificate, crib card or discharge paperwork
  • For a child – birth certificate, crib card or passport
• Proof of all sources of income for everyone living in the household (ex. pay stubs for the last 30 days, unemployment letter, child support, income tax return for self-employed persons only)
• ACCESS card (if applicable)
• Proof of Pennsylvania residency (document with name and current address such as driver’s license, utility bill or recent mail)
• Immunization record for all children under 2 years old (ex. baby book, health passport), if available
• Your child(ren) under age 5
• Proof of pregnancy stating due date (if applicable)

For re-certifications, please bring:

• Proof of identity, for example:
  • For a woman – driver’s license, photo ID card, passport or student ID
  • For an infant – birth certificate, crib card or discharge paperwork
  • For a child – birth certificate, crib card or passport
• Proof of all sources of income for everyone living in the household (ex. pay stubs for the last 30 days, unemployment letter, child support, income tax return for self-employed persons only)
• ACCESS card (if applicable)
• Proof of Pennsylvania residency (document with name and current address such as driver’s license, utility bill or recent mail)
• Immunization record for all children under 2 years old (ex. baby book, health passport), if available
• Your child(ren) under age 5

For health evaluations and/or weigh and measure appointments, please bring:

• Your child(ren)
• Immunization record for all children under 2 years old

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

If you suspect that someone is abusing the WIC program, please call the WIC Hotline

WIC Hotline 1-800-WIC-WINS