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Eligibility

To be eligible for WIC, you must be one of the following:

  • A pregnant or breastfeeding woman
  • A woman who has just had a baby
  • A child less than 5 years of age

You must also meet income guidelines. Income is based on gross income and frequency of pay. Applicants are automatically income-eligible if they participate in Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), or the Family Employment Program (TANF); you will need to bring proof that you are on one of these programs to your appointment.

WIC counts an unborn baby as a household member.

For July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, WIC income eligibility guidelines are:

Household Size Annual Monthly Twice Monthly Bi-Weekly Weekly
1 $26,973 $2,248 $1,124 $1,038 $519
2 $36,482 $3,041 $1,521 $1,404 $702
3 $45,991 $3,833 $1,917 $1,769 $885
4 $55,500 $4,625 $2,313 $2,135 $1,068
5 $65,009 $5,418 $2,709 $2,501 $1,251
6 $74,518 $6,210 $3,105 $2,867 $1,434
7 $84,027 $7,003 $3,502 $3,232 $1,616
8 $93,536 $7,795 $3,898 $3,598 $1,799
Each Additional Family Member $9,509 $793 $397 $366 $183

 

How to Apply

To apply for WIC, schedule an application appointment by either:

When you come for your appointment, be sure to bring the following items. Missing items may prevent you from qualifying for WIC or may require you to make another appointment at a later date.

Every person applying for WIC must be present at the appointment.

You must also bring your EBT WIC card, if you have one.

Documentation of your household’s source of income or wages. This applies to all members of the household. Examples include:

  • pay check stubs for the last 30 days
  • current month Medicaid card
  • unemployment checks
  • food stamp letter with amount
  • SSI (social security) information
  • worker’s compensation information

Applicants are automatically income eligible if they participate in Medicaid, food stamps (SNAP), or the Family Employment Program (TANF)

Documentation for each individual applying for WIC benefits, including children, and the adult responsible for the benefits.Examples include:

  • Driver license
  • Government-issued ID card
  • Passport
  • Current Medicaid card
  • Birth certificate
  • Hospital bracelet (must have date of birth and last name)
  • Infant crib card (must have date of birth and last name)
  • EBT WIC Card (if you have one)

Documentation of where you currently live with your current physical address. Examples include:

  • a current bill (utilities, phone, cable, car payment, medical bill) in
  • your name or the name of the person providing paychecks
  • a current Medicaid card
  • rental or mortgage agreement with address
  • bank statement with address

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Breastfeeding

Give your baby the best: breastfeed!

WIC participants receive:

  • Help and support in breastfeeding from lactation educators and consultants.
  • Tips on how breastfeeding can work around a busy schedule.
  • Individual consultations with peer counselors who are available to help you with breastfeeding. Peer counselors are moms who are trained in breastfeeding and who have experience with breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Questions?

Call your nearest WIC clinic and ask to speak with a lactation educator.

Breastfeeding Resources

Breast Pump Resources in the Salt Lake area

La Leche League

Worldwide breastfeeding support group

For Providers

If your patient has a medical need for specific formula or food from WIC, complete the appropriate form(s) below and give the completed form(s) to the patient to bring to her WIC appointment.

Providers may also fax completed forms to the appropriate WIC location:

  • Salt Lake: 385-468-3674
  • Ellis Shipp: 385-468-3701
  • Southeast: 385-468-4332
  • South Main: 385-468-3981
  • South Redwood: 385-468-4369

Medical Authorization Form for Specific Formula/Food

For infants under 1 year

Medical Authorization Form for Specific Formula/Food

For women and children over 1 year
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Nondiscrimination

In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at:

https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. Mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
  2. Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. Email: program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form

Women, Infant & Children Clinics

Ellis R. Shipp Public Health Center

(385) 468-3710

Fax: (385) 468-3701

4535 South 5600 West
West Valley City, Utah 84120

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Salt Lake Public Health Center

(385) 468-3660

Fax: (385) 468-3674

610 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

Southeast Public Health Center

(385) 468-4335

Fax: (385) 468-4332

9340 South 700 East
Sandy, Utah 84070

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

South Main Public Health Center

(385) 468-3990

Fax: (385) 468-3981

3690 South Main Street
South Salt Lake City, Utah 84115

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

South Redwood Public Health Center

(385) 468-4365

Fax: (385) 468-4369

7971 South 1825 West
West Jordan, Utah 84088

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:30 AM - 6:30 PM

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Our mission at the Salt Lake County Health Department is to promote and protect the health of our community and environment. We work tirelessly every day to prevent illness, injury, and disease while addressing social, economic, and environmental factors that impact overall health. Our efforts include immunizing children, inspecting restaurants, preventing tobacco access to minors, encouraging physical activity and proper nutrition, protecting our water and air, providing culturally appropriate services, and collaborating with our community partners to ensure public health works for all residents of Salt Lake County, regardless of where they live.

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