WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to healthcare and other services free of charge to qualified Massachusetts families. WIC serves low- to moderate-income people in critical stages of growth and development.
WIC offers:
- Personalized nutrition education and counseling, including breastfeeding support
- WIC card to redeem at participating grocery stores and pharmacies for nutritious foods and infant formula/baby foods
- Referrals to other healthcare and social service agencies
WIC Income Guidelines
| Household Size | Yearly | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
1 |
$23,606 |
$1,968 |
$908 |
$454 |
|
2 |
$31,894 |
$2,658 |
$1,227 |
$614 |
|
3 |
$40,182 |
$3,349 |
$1,546 |
$773 |
|
4 |
$48,470 |
$4,040 |
$1,865 |
$933 |
|
5 |
$56,758 |
$4,730 |
$2,183 |
$1,092 |
|
6 |
$65,046 |
$5,421 |
$2,502 |
$1,251 |
|
7 |
$73,334 |
$6,112 |
$2,821 |
$1,411 |
|
8 |
$81,622 |
$6,802 |
$3,140 |
$1,570 |
|
For each additional family member add |
+$8,288 |
+$691 |
+$319 |
+$160 |
Eligibility:
- Must reside in Massachusetts
- Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level
- A woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding
- A parent, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian can apply for infants and children under five years old
- If you receive Traditional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or MassHealth (Medicaid), you are automatically income-eligible
- Foster children under age 5 are automatically eligible
Events
Locations
Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office
300 High Street
1st Floor
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
Phone: 413-534-2460
Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office
300 High Street
1st Floor
Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
Phone: 413-534-2460
Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
2nd Floor
Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013
Phone: (413) 612-0214
Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue
2nd Floor
Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013
Phone: (413) 612-0214
Healthsouth
14 Chestnut Place
Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056
Phone: (413) 589-1551
Westfield Professional Center
70 Court Street
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone: (413) 568-1007
Westfield Professional Center
70 Court Street
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone: (413) 568-1007
Resources
Apply for WIC online
Get started with the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.
