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How to Get WIC for You and Your Kids
WIC · 5 Steps to ApplyPregnant women, new moms, and kids under 5
Take it one step at a time. We're here to help.
Quick facts
Step 1 of 5: See if WIC is for you
It helps families with young children
- Pregnant women
- New and nursing moms
- Babies & kids under 5
Good to know: Dads, grandparents, and foster parents can apply for the kids they care for.Step 2 of 5: Find your WIC office
Then call to set a time to visit
- Find your WIC office (opens in a new tab)Tap to open
- Call and make an appointment
Step 3 of 5: Get your papers ready
For each person applying
- Photo ID or birth certificate
- Proof of where you live
- Proof of your money
Good to know: Already get Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF? You may not need income papers.Important: No steady address right now? You can still get WIC. Just tell them.Step 4 of 5: Go to your appointment
A quick visit at the WIC office
- Bring your kids along
- Quick health check (height, weight, iron)
- Talk about food and eating
Good to know: This visit is how they say yes. Many families are approved the same day.Step 5 of 5: Get your benefits
Food and support, every month
- eWIC card for healthy food
- Breastfeeding help
- Tips for healthy eating
- Help finding a doctor
Healthy food for you and your little ones — you're doing great.
A how to guide on how to apply to the Federal WIC Program in the United States.
Find your state or local WIC agency and contact them
Because WIC is run locally:
Use the official WIC agency locator.
Gather required documents / information
When you apply, be prepared to show:
Proof of identity (for you and any of the children/pregnant person who will be on WIC) — e.g. photo ID, birth certificate, etc.
Proof of address/residency (such as a lease, utility bill, official mail) in the state/area where you apply.
Proof of income (unless you already receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF). This might include pay stubs, benefit letters, unemployment, child support, etc.
Nutrition/health information — WIC requires a simple health screening during certification to assess nutritional risk (e.g. weight, height, health history, dietary needs) for you or your child.
If you aren’t sure about some documentation (for example, if you are unhoused temporarily, or recently moved), still reach out to the local WIC agency.
Apply
Depending on your state/local agency, you may be able to apply by:
Visiting the local WIC office in person to request an application or schedule a certification appointment.
Calling your local WIC office to ask what the process is (some agencies are flexible, some require appointments).
Attend your WIC appointment / Certification visit
At your WIC visit, a WIC staff member will:
Conduct the nutrition/health screening to assess your “nutrition risk.”
Review your documents (ID, address, income, etc.)
Enroll you (and/or your child) if eligible
Provide you with food benefits — historically via vouchers or checks, and in almost all states now via an eWIC card (works like a debit card at WIC-approved stores/farmers markets).
Offer nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to additional services (e.g. medical, dental, community support) if needed.
After You Apply: What to Expect
If you are approved, you will receive:
An eWIC card (or vouchers if the state still uses them) loaded with benefits for approved foods.
A monthly/monthly-period benefit allowance, used to purchase nutritious foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, cereal, formula, etc.
Access to nutrition education and breastfeeding support (if applicable) — this includes counseling, food-planning help, dietary guidance, and other related support services.
Referrals to health care or social services (if needed) — for example, immunizations, prenatal care, pediatric care, dental, community programs, etc.
If you have any additional questions, you can email Mirza support, support@heymirza.com. We are happy to help in any way we can.
Last updated December 10, 2025