Welfare Info

North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

State Department of Health (ND)

What is North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?

North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a program for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five years and is available in all counties in North Dakota. WIC offers healthy food for proper growth and development and helps families choose healthier ways of eating. The North Dakota WIC program is administered by North Dakota Department of Health, Division of Maternal and Child Health.

Administration

North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by State Department of Health (ND).

Program Requirements

Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01

To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of North Dakota 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:

Annual Household Income Limits (before taxes)
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

*For households with more than eight people, add $9,953 per additional person. Always check with the appropriate managing agency to ensure the most accurate guidelines.

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 North Dakota Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?

To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you. Find your closest WIC clinic on the Local Agency Directory page. 

Contact Info

1-800-472-2286

How to Apply

WIC

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