Eligibility
Find Out if You Are Eligible
To be eligible for WIC benefits in Wisconsin, you must:
- Live in Wisconsin; and
- Are pregnant, had a baby in the past six months, or are breastfeeding under 1 year old, or have an infant or children under 5 years of age; and
- You or your child has a health or nutrition need (note: screening is done at your certification appointment), and
- You meet the following income guidelines or are enrolled in BadgerCare, Foodshare, or receiving W-2.
WIC Income Eligibility Table July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026
| Household Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Bi-Weekly |
Weekly |
| 1 |
$28,953 |
$2,413 |
$1,114 |
$557 |
| 2 |
39,128 |
3,261 |
1,505 |
753 |
| 3 |
49,303 |
4,109 |
1,897 |
949 |
| 4 |
59,478 |
4,957 |
2,288 |
1,144 |
| 5 |
69,953 |
5,805 |
2,679 |
1,340 |
| 6 |
79,828 |
6,653 |
3,071 |
1,536 |
| 7 |
90,003 |
7,501 |
3,462 |
1,731 |
| 8 |
100,178 |
8,349 |
3,853 |
1,927 |
| Each Additional |
$10,175 |
+ $848 |
+ $392 |
+ $196 |
Additional Information
- Many working families, students, and military families qualify.
- A pregnant woman counts as two family members.
- The WIC Program uses the same income guidelines as free and reduced price school lunches.
- Fathers, guardians, and foster parents may apply for WIC for their children.
- Your income may be greater than the amounts listed below if you are currently enrolled in any of the following programs:
How to Apply for WIC
Apply for WIC online
Call (920) 832-5109
Or, you can fill out the pre-qualification form and we will contact you to review your eligibility and schedule an appointment.
Please verify Income Guidelines or BadgerCare eligibility before applying