WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN (WIC)
WIC is a nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new mothers, and young children eat well, learn about nutrition, and stay healthy. Nutrition education and counseling, nutritious foods, and help accessing health care are provided to low-income women, infants, and children through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program, popularly known as WIC.
What about fathers?
Fathers of children under the age of 5 are encouraged to enroll their children in the WIC program. Just like any other parent or guardian, fathers can bring their children to appointments, attend nutrition classes, and receive and redeem benefits for their children. Active participation by fathers is a great help in keeping WIC children healthy.
What does WIC provide and who receives the benefits?
WIC provides nutrition education, nutritious foods, referrals to health and human services, breast feeding support, and immunizations (at some clinics). Food benefits are issued for each client. Both fathers and mothers can receive and spend benefits for their children.
To learn more about WIC, please visit http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/english/splash/.
Criteria for WIC
Who is eligible and who can apply?
- Pregnant women
- Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age
- Women who have had a baby in the past six months
- Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children under the age of 5 can apply for their children
If you have a job or if you have private health insurance, you can still apply for WIC. You do not have to be married to apply for WIC.
Texas WIC Income Guidelines:
Number of Household Members* | Gross Monthly Household Income** | Gross Yearly Household Income** |
---|---|---|
1 | $0 up to $1,832 | $0 up to $21,978 |
2 | $0 up to $2,470 | $0 up to $29,637 |
3 | $0 up to $3,108 | $0 up to $37,296 |
4 | $0 up to $3,747 | $0 up to $44,955 |
5 | $0 up to $4,385 | $0 up to $52,614 |
6 | $0 up to $5,023 | $0 up to $60,273 |
To learn more about WIC qualifications, please visit http://texaswic.dshs.state.tx.us/wiclessons/english/about/.
For application assistance via telephone, call:
830.327.6000
For application assistance in person, visit:
NEW BRAUNFELSÂ FOOD BANK
1620 S. Seguin Ave.
New Braunfels, TX 78130