Do I qualify?

You may qualify for California WIC if you:

Are pregnant, breastfeeding or chestfeeding, just had a baby (or recent pregnancy loss) in the last six months; or
Have a child or care for a child under age 5; and
Have low-to-medium income or receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; and
Live in California.

Working families and families of farm workers are also welcome to apply!

Use the WIC eligibility assessment to help you find out if you may be eligible for WIC benefits.

Please be aware that only staff at your local WIC office can officially confirm that you qualify for WIC services.

Start my WIC journey

WIC has local offices all over California. Set up an appointment at a WIC office near you!

Visit our website for WIC families to find a WIC office near you.

WIC staff may ask you to bring your infant or child enrolling into WIC to the WIC office.

They may also ask you to provide:

Identification for yourself and any children under age 5
Proof of your address (ID, paycheck with address, rent document, or utility bill)
Proof of your family's household income (paycheck, tax return, letter from employer, Medi-Cal card)
Proof of pregnancy
Medical forms filled out by your health care provider

If you or your child receive Medi-Cal, you may use your active Medi-Cal card as proof of income.

A WIC counselor will determine if you are eligible for the program and will provide a review of the WIC program services and benefits.
A nutrition assessment will also be completed for each qualifying member of your family.
WIC food benefits for all qualifying members of the family will be loaded onto the California WIC Card. You can immediately use your WIC Card to purchase healthy foods.
Find more information about shopping with the WIC Card on the MyFamily website.