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 |
$25,142 |
$2,096 |
$967 |
$484 |
|
2 |
$33,874 |
$2,823 |
$1,303 |
$652 |
|
3 |
$42,606 |
$3,551 |
$1,639 |
$820 |
|
4 |
$51,338 |
$4,279 |
$1,975 |
$988 |
|
5 |
$60,070 |
$5,006 |
$2,311 |
$1,156 |
|
6 |
$68,802 |
$5,734 |
$2,647 |
$1,324 |
|
7 |
$77,534 |
$6,462 |
$2,983 |
$1,492 |
|
8 |
$86,266 |
$7,189 |
$3,318 |
$1,659 |
|
For each additional family member add |
+$8,732 |
+$728 |
+$336 |
+$168 |
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
Mid America Properties
14 Chestnut Place
Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056
Phone: (413) 589-1551
Mid America Properties
14 Chestnut Place
Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056
Phone: (413) 589-1551
Westfield WIC
94 N. Elm Street
Suite 207
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone: (413) 568-1007
Westfield WIC
94 N. Elm Street
Suite 207
Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
Phone: (413) 568-1007
Resources
Apply for WIC online
Get started with the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.
