Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Department of Health (PA)
What is Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. The goal of the WIC program is to decrease the risk of poor birth outcomes and to improve the health of children during critical stages of growth and development. The WIC program of Pennsylvania is administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Division of WIC.
Administration
Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by Department of Health (PA).
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
To find out if you qualify for WIC, you may call the toll-free hotline 1-800-WIC-WINS (942-9467) or go to Pennsylvania WIC for more information.
Contact Info
1-800-942-9467