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Eligibility Requirements

You may be eligible for WIC if:

  • You are a pregnant, postpartum or nursing, or if you have children under the age of five
  • You live in New York State

You automatically income-qualify for WIC if you currently receive:

  • Medicaid
  • Food Stamps/SNAP benefits
  • TANF (temporary assistance)


OR

You must meet income eligibility guidelines listed below:

2024-2025 Federal Income Guidelines

Effective through June 30, 2025

Gross Income
Household SizeAnnualMonthlyTwice-MonthlyBi-WeeklyWeekly
1$27,861$2,322$1,161$1,072$536
2$37,814$3,152$1,576$1,455$728
3$47,767$3,981$1,991$1,838$919
4$57,720$4,810$2,405$2,220$1,110
5$67,673$5,640$2,820$2,603$1,302
6$77,626$6,469$3,235$2,986$1,493
7$87,579$7,299$3,650$3,369$1,685
8$97,532$8,128$4,064$3,752$1,876
For each additional
member, add:
+$9,953+$830+$415+$383+$192