Program availability during COVID-19 Outbreak
WIC staff are able to complete many appointments over the phone. Please call them before coming in for your appointment, Holyoke: 534-2460, Chicopee 612-0214, Westfield 568 1007, and Ludlow 589-1551.
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 |
$23,107 |
$1,926 |
$889 |
$445 |
|
2 |
$31,284 |
$2,607 |
$1,204 |
$602 |
|
3 |
$39,461 |
$3,289 |
$1,518 |
$759 |
|
4 |
$47,638 |
$3,970 |
$1,833 |
$917 |
|
5 |
$55,815 |
$4,652 |
$2,147 |
$1,074 |
|
6 |
$63,992 |
$5,333 |
$2,462 |
$1,231 |
|
7 |
$72,169 |
$6,015 |
$2,776 |
$1,338 |
|
8 |
$80,356 |
$6,696 |
$3,091 |
$1,546 |
|
For each additional family member add |
+$8,177 |
+$682 |
+$315 |
+$158 |
Eligibility:
- Must reside in Massachusetts
- Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level
- A woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding
- Parent, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under five years of age
- 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
Holyoke / Chicopee
VOC WIC
Clothing and Diaper Drive
Donations Accepted 10am to 3pm
Monday through Friday
We are accepting donations of any size diapers and clothes for children 0-5 years of age.
Drop Off Location
Locations
Resources
Apply for WIC online
Get started with the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.
