Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

WIC is the special supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children. Participants learn about nutrition and how to stay healthy, and receive food certificates to purchase healthy foods. Services are free to those who are eligible. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.

Who can enroll in WIC?

Pregnant women.
Women who are breastfeeding a baby under one year of age.
Women who have had a baby in the past six months.
Infants.
Children up to age five.
Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of five can apply for their children.
Fathers of children under the age of five

You qualify if you:

Live in Travis County or Bastrop County (See Locations page for addresses and maps)
Meet income guidelines
You can apply even if you have a job or health insurance
U.S. citizenship is not required.
You do not have to be married to apply.

To determine if you are eligible, you must bring the following documents to your appointment:

Poof of your current address
One piece of identification for each parent or guardian and child applying for WIC
Proof of income for each member of the household. (If you receive Medicaid, TANF, or Food Stamps, bring your benefit letter because you are automatically eligible for WIC)

At your first appointment:

Your documents will be checked to determine if you are eligible to receive WIC services. Click here to see WIC income guidelines.
You will undergo a simple health screening.
You will receive counseling and referral to appropriate services.
If you are eligible, food vouchers will be given to you.

Benefits of WIC Program