WIC Program
Give your family a healthy start!
The Woman, Infants, and Children program (WIC), is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, postpartum women, infants and young children eat well, be active, and stay healthy.
How it works
Who is WIC for?
WIC is for Women, Infants, and Children. If you are living on a tight budget, receiving SNAP benefits, or want to learn more about what foods are best for your child, you may qualify for WIC.
Where can I use WIC?
The provided WIC EBT card can be used to buy authorized healthy foods from WIC-authorized stores. The average cash value of WIC benefits per participant is about $62 a month!
How do I get started?
Call us today (616) 632-7200
What does WIC mean for Me?
On average, a WIC family of 4 saves about $240.00 per month shopping with their WIC benefits.
- Breastfeeding Mom: About $105.00 per month
- Pregnant Mom: About $80.00 per month
- Child ages 1-5: About $55.00 per month
- Formula feeding infants: About $125.00 a month
Who is eligible for WIC?
- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or who have recently had a baby. You can recieve WIC benefits for 1 year after your baby is born if you are breastfeeding, or for 6 months if you are not breastfeeding.
- Infants from birth to 1 year of age.
- Children from 1 year of age to their 5th birthday
- Must live in Michigan & meet income guidelines
WIC Information Form
