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WIC Eligibility and General Information
Contact the Florida WIC Program
- 1-800-342-3556
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Fax
850-922-3936 -
Mailing Address
Bureau of WIC Program Services
4052 Bald Cypress Way, Bin A16
Tallahassee FL 32399
WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding or who have recently been pregnant, infants, and children under age 5.
WIC provides the following at no cost:
- Healthy foods
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Breastfeeding support
- Referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services
To be income-eligible for WIC:
You must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC income guidelines OR you are income-eligible if you are currently receiving Medicaid, temporary cash assistance (TCA), or food assistance. However, you do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
WIC Income Guidelines
For a pregnant woman, each unborn baby counts as one extra person in the household size.
| Household Size | *WIC Income Eligibility Based on Income Intervals | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly | |
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $1,207 | $1,114 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $1,631 | $1,505 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $2,055 | $1,897 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $2,479 | $2,288 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $2,903 | $2,679 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $3,327 | $3,071 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $3,751 | $3,462 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $4,175 | $3,853 | $1,927 |
| If you have more than 8 people in your household, please call your local WIC office for details. | |||||
* The gross wages (before taxes) on your check payment statement based on how often you are paid and household size will need to be less than or equal to the amounts in the chart to be income eligible for WIC.
Revised 6/19/2025
Each year, these dollar amounts may increase.
To Apply for WIC
Obtain your local WIC office telephone number or call toll free 800-342-3556 and say you want to apply for WIC.
Your local WIC office will give you a date and time for a WIC certification visit. At this visit, the household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed and you will find out if you and your children are eligible for WIC.
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