Women Infants & Children (WIC)
About
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well and stay healthy.
WIC provides low-income women, infants, and children under 5 with nutrition education, vouchers for nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, a review of immunization records, and referrals to other helpful agencies.
To schedule an appointment at a local WIC clinic or for more information, call 801-WIC-KIDS (942-5437).
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, 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, 2022 through June 30, 2023, WIC income eligibility guidelines are:
Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | $25,142 | $2,096 | $1,048 | $967 | $484 |
2 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,412 | $1,303 | $652 |
3 | $42,606 | $3,551 | $1,776 | $1,639 | $820 |
4 | $51,338 | $4,279 | $2,140 | $1,975 | $988 |
5 | $60,070 | $5,006 | $2,503 | $2,311 | $1,156 |
6 | $68,802 | $5,734 | $2,867 | $2,647 | $1,324 |
7 | $77,534 | $6,462 | $3,231 | $2,983 | $1,492 |
8 | $86,266 | $7,189 | $3,595 | $3,318 | $1,659 |
Each Additional Family Member |
$8,732 | $728 | $364 | $336 | $168 |
Apply
To apply for WIC, schedule an application appointment by either:
- requesting an appointment online, OR
- calling 801-WIC-KIDS (942-5437), OR
- visiting one of our WIC clinics in person.
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
- Your WIC packet (if you have one)
- Proof of income: 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 or the Family Employment Program (TANF)
- Proof of identification: 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)
- WIC packet (if you have one)
- Proof of residency: 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
- Immunization record for each child or infant
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 local WIC clinic and ask to speak with a lactation educator.
Breastfeeding Resources
Salt Lake-area breast pump rental and purchase information
La Leche League International (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.
- For infants under 1 year:
Medical Authorization Form for Specific Formula/Food - For women and children over 1 year:
Medical Authorization Form for Specific Formula/Food
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
Nondiscrimination Statement
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:
- Mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; - Fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
- Email: program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.