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How to Become a WIC Client

To become a WIC Client, start your application online or find a WIC office near you to schedule an appointment.

WIC Clients are:

  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women
  • Infants
  • Families with children younger than 5 years old

As a WIC Client,
you will get:

✔ Healthy food
✔ Breastfeeding support
✔ One-on-one counseling with nutritionists
✔ Recipes & cooking demonstrations
✔ Nutrition classes

Texas WIC Income Guidelines

WIC is open to many incomes and families. If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. If you don’t qualify for these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. The Recovery Rebate Credit, also known as stimulus checks, and the Child Tax Credit direct payments are not included when calculating your income to determine eligibility.

Number of Household Members* Gross Monthly Household Income**
1 $0 up to $2,322
2 $0 up to $3,152
3 $0 up to $3,981
4 $0 up to $4,810
5 $0 up to $5,640
6 $0 up to $6,469

 

View Guidelines based on Gross Yearly Income

*A pregnant woman’s household is increased by the number of infants she is expecting. For more than six household members, or if you have any income questions, call your local WIC clinic.

** Income can also be determined on a weekly or biweekly basis.

There are 3 options to start your application:

  1. Contact Us via the feedback form.  We will ask you a few questions and see if you qualify. If you are eligible, we will connect you with a WIC office to schedule an appointment.
  2. Find a WIC office near you and call to schedule an appointment.
  3. Start your application online. It takes only a few minutes. After you submit your application, someone from a WIC office will contact you to see if you qualify and schedule an appointment.

Your WIC Appointment

Your WIC appointment includes a visit with a nutrition expert to help determine your eligibility. WIC will measure, weigh and check the iron level of each family member applying for WIC and answer any questions you may have about health and nutrition.

Apply FAQs

Answers to common questions about applying for WIC

  • How do I apply for WIC?

    You can start your application online or by calling your local WIC office. Click here to find a WIC office near you.

  • Who can apply for WIC?
    • Pregnant women
    • Breastfeeding women
    • Women who had a baby within the last six months
    • Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children who are younger than 5.
  • How do I know I am eligible?

    If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP, you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. If you don’t qualify for these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household.

    You must live in Texas. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be part of the WIC program. Apply in person to learn if you are eligible. Click here to find a WIC office near you and make an appointment.

    Your WIC appointment includes a visit with a nutrition expert to help determine your eligibility. WIC will measure, weigh and check the iron level of each family member applying for WIC and answer any questions you may have about health and nutrition.

  • How long can I stay on WIC?

    If you meet the income and nutrition requirements:

    • Infants and children can stay on WIC until they turn 5.
    • Women who are pregnant receive WIC food benefits until the end of their pregnancy.
    • Women who are fully or partially breastfeeding receive WIC food benefits until their baby is 1-year-old.
    • Women who are mostly or only formula feeding receive WIC food benefits until their baby is 6-months-old.
  • Can fathers apply for WIC benefits for their children?

    Fathers of infants and children younger than 5 can enroll their children in the WIC program. Just like any other parent or guardian, fathers can bring their children to appointments, attend nutrition classes and get benefits for their children.

  • Who provides the services?

    Many organizations offer WIC services such as local health departments, county and city agencies, migrant health centers, community action agencies, and hospitals.

  • Will I be able to use my Texas WIC card in another state?

    ​No, the Texas WIC card can only be used at grocery stores in Texas.

  • What should I do if I move from Texas to another state and want to transfer my WIC account?

    Before you move, ask your Texas WIC clinic for a Verification of Certification form to take to your new state. You will need to make an appointment at the WIC office in your new state to have benefits issued. Remember, your Texas WIC card will not work at grocery stores outside of the state. 

  • What should I do if I had WIC in another state and want to transfer?

    Contact the local WIC clinic in your area to tell them you want to transfer your WIC benefits from another state. You can also email spcaawic@spcaa.org to get connected with your local office. 

  • What should I do if I move to a new address?

    If you are in the same part of town, contact your WIC office and let them know your new address. If you move to another town or a different part of town, call the closest WIC clinic and request a transfer of your records.

  • Will WIC include the stimulus check or child tax credit payments as part of my income?

    The 2021 Recovery Rebate Credit to Individuals (also known as stimulus checks) is not included in your income calculations when we determine your program eligibility. Additionally, the Child Tax Credit direct payments from July through December 2021 are not included in the income calculation either.

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