Federal benefit · Food · Last verified 2026-08-08
WIC groceries and formula
Roughly $50–$100 a month in food, formula, and produce for pregnant moms and kids under 5.
- What it's worth
- ~$600–$1,200/yr
- Deadline
- No fixed deadline
- Who qualifies
- Income-based (about 185% of the poverty line, higher in some states); automatic with Medicaid in most states.
The details
WIC covers specific healthy foods, infant formula, produce, and nutrition support for pregnant and postpartum moms and kids up to age 5. It's income-based but the cutoffs are higher than many dads assume — a family of four can qualify well into the middle class in most states, and anyone on Medicaid usually qualifies automatically. Apply through your state agency; most enroll you in one visit.
Official source: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
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