Contact us
Mary Bridge Children’s WIC locations are offering both in person and remote appointments. Please contact your local WIC Clinic for specific details on how we can help you best. Please contact your individual WIC location for more information.
To learn more about the WIC nutrition program outside of Pierce County, call 800-841-1410.
Find out if WIC can help your family
One of the eligibility criteria to enroll in WIC is gross household income — the total monthly income from all members of your household before taxes and other deductions.
Gross household income includes income from all sources, such as wages, military pay, child support, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and more.
Income guidelines for WIC
|
Number of people in your household* |
Maximum annual income to qualify |
Maximum monthly income to qualify |
| 1 | $27,861 | $2,322 |
| 2 | $37,814 | $3,152 |
| 3 | $47,767 | $3,981 |
| 4 | $57,720 | $4,810 |
| 5 | $67,673 | $5,640 |
| 6 | $77,626 | $6,469 |
| 7 | $87,579 | $7,299 |
*A household is defined as a group of related or nonrelated individuals, who usually, although not necessarily, are living together and share income.
More information about WIC eligibility
In addition to meeting the income guidelines above, WIC participants must meet these criteria:
- Live in Washington state
- Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding parent OR a child under 5
Here are other important facts to know about WIC eligibility:
Even if you receive other benefits, you may be eligible. If you receive Basic Food Program benefits, Medicaid or other medical assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) benefits, you may be income-eligible for WIC.
Many people are eligible for WIC, including foster children. Many working families and military families are eligible for WIC. Foster children under age 5 and foster teens who are pregnant are also eligible.
Getting WIC doesn’t affect your immigration status. Being enrolled in WIC does not make you a public charge and does not affect your immigration status. Learn more by visiting the U.S. Department of Agriculture website.
Any caregiver can enroll a child. Dads, grandparents and other caregivers of children under the age of 5 may sign up kids for WIC.
Pregnancy counts as two. A person who is pregnant is counted as a family of two. If they are having twins, they are counted as a family of three.
Get help
To find out if WIC can help your family, call the Help Me Grow Washington Hotline at 800-322-2588 or visit helpmegrowwa.org.