Massachusetts Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Massachusetts
What is Massachusetts Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and other services free of charge to Massachusetts families who qualify. WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children.
Administration
Massachusetts Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by Massachusetts.
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Massachusetts and one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Breastfeeding, or
- Postpartum, or
- A child 5 years old or younger.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $97,532 |
A person who participates or has family members participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
To see if you are eligible for WIC, you may also use theWIC Prescreening Tool.This Prescreening Tool isnotan application for WIC. To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local WIC agency.
Application Details
What is the application process for Massachusetts Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
To apply for WIC, call 1-800-WIC-1007 (1-800-942-1007) or visit our website, Mass.gov.
Contact Info
1-800-942-1007