Your First WIC
Appointment

Each person or child applying to receive WIC benefits must come to the clinic for their appointment. Please bring an extra diaper for infants and toddlers because they need to be weighed in a clean, dry diaper.

If you are on WIC bring the Texas WIC EBT card and identification for any NEW family members applying for WIC.

If you are not on WIC bring identification for yourself and each person applying for WIC. Any of the IDs listed below are acceptable:

• Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF form / letter
• Driver’s license
• Social Security card
• Foster placement letter
• Picture I.D. (school, employee, or official)
• Military I.D.
• Passport or immigration records
• Immunization record
• Birth certificate
• Crib card, hospital discharge papers, or hospital I.D. bracelet

Bring one of the following with your name, street address, city, state, and zip code. WIC cannot accept P.O. boxes as proof of residence.

• Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF form / letter
• Utility (light, water, or phone) or credit card bill
• Foster placement letter
• Business letter
• Rent receipts, agreement, or a letter from the landlord
• Letter from a homeless shelter

If you live with someone and do not receive mail at their address, bring a signed letter from the person you live with stating their name, address, and phone number, AND a document such as a light, water, phone, or credit card bill addressed to the person who signed the letter.

Bring all sources of income. Examples include:

• Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF form or letter (dated the same month as your appointment)
• Paycheck stubs dated within 30 calendar days of your appointment (example: weekly pay, bring four paycheck stubs)
• Social Security benefits statement
• Tax return IRS 1040
• Unemployment insurance benefit statement
• Child support (e.g., court papers or history of payments)
• Worker’s compensation statement
• Retirement income statement
• If you receive financial support from someone who lives outside of your household, bring a signed and dated letter from the person or social service giving support with their name and the amount and type of support given.

WIC staff will screen immunization records and refer your family to a provider if needed.

Yes! All required documents can be uploaded before your WIC appointment using the myWIC app. The app will walk you through what paperwork is needed for your appointment and give you examples of acceptable documents.