Starting October 1, 2022, WIC is increasing the fruit and vegetable benefits! WIC participants will get more money for frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables each month.
- $25 for children participants
- $44 for pregnant and non-breastfeeding participants
- $49 for breastfeeding participants
- $73.50 for participants fully breastfeeding twins or triplets
Infants 9-11 months can receive $4 for frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables each month in addition to baby food fruits and vegetables.
Make a plan to use your WIC fruit and vegetable benefits. Find recipes, tips, and ideas.
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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
WIC is a place where families like yours get healthy food and a lot more. WIC is for pregnant people, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under 5. WIC helps improve the health of mothers and children through:
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support
- Healthy foods
- Health screenings and referrals
Find a WIC office
There are over 200 WIC clinics across Washington State. To find a WIC clinic near you:
- Call the Help Me Grow WA Hotline 1-800-322-2588
- Text "WIC" to 96859
- 4 messages per delivery.
- Message and data rates may apply.
- Reply HELP or STOP for assistance or opt out.
- Please see the parenthelp123.org terms of service and privacy policy for more information.
- Visit ParentHelp123's ResourceFinder
WIC does not affect your immigration status
Being on WIC does not make you a public charge and does not affect your immigration status. See the full statement from the federal Department of Agriculture.
COVID-19 update
WIC is open for business. Clinics are doing appointments over the phone and by video chat. Please contact your clinic before your appointment to find out how they're offering services. You can find your clinic information at the ParentHelp123.org Resource Finder.
Important: WIC wants you and your family to stay healthy by learning more about What You and Your Family can do. Thank you and be safe.
Get nutrition education through WIC
Get ideas for feeding your family and staying active. You can:
- Get kid-friendly recipes, tips about feeding your children, and ideas to improve your whole family's health and nutrition
- Schedule one-on-one appointments with a nutritionist at no cost to you
- Get nutrition advice for children with food allergies
Get breastfeeding support
With WIC you can also get support for breastfeeding. Access:
- Information about the benefits of breastfeeding
- One-one-one appointments with a lactation consultant or peer counselor
- Opportunities to connect with other WIC moms who are breastfeeding
- Information and resources to help you keep breastfeeding after going back to work or school
- Breast pumps at some WIC clinic locations
Get monthly benefits for healthy food
Through WIC you can also get monthly benefits for healthy foods like milk, cereal, fruits and vegetables. You get extra foods if you are fully breastfeeding and participate in WIC. You can also get:
- Iron-fortified formula for non-breastfed babies
- Jarred baby fruits, vegetables, and meats
Get health screenings and referrals
Through WIC you can also get healthcare appointments to measure growth, height, weight, and blood iron levels. You can also identify health risks, get immunization screenings, and get referrals to other services like:
- Medical care and health insurance
- Basic food program
- Local food banks
- Dental care
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Family planning clinics
Washington WIC doesn't discriminate.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or - fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or - email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.