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WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children)

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides food benefits, nutrition education and counseling for low-income and medically high-risk pregnant women, nursing mothers and children under 5 years of age.

To be income-eligible for WIC

You must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines OR you are income-eligible if you are currently receiving Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Food Assistance. However, you do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.

WIC Income Guidelines

Size of
Household

 

Monthly Income
before Taxes and
Deductions

1

 

$1,832

2

 

$2,470

3

 

$3,108

4

 

$3,747

5

 

$4,385

6

 

$5,023

7

 

$5,663

8

 

$6,304

Revised 5/1/2016

For more information, please contact us.

We have two convenient WIC office locations:

BUSHNELL
 415 E Noble Ave.
Bushnell, FL 33513
PH: 352-569-3140

Office hours: Monday, Tuesday, and Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

WILDWOOD
104 Rutland St.
Wildwood, FL 34785
PH: 352-689-6540

Office hours: Wednesday and Thursday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Listing of Farmers' Markets by State
Government information on Food and Nutrition
FDA Food Safety for Kids Teens
 

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement 

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by: (1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

If you suspect someone is misusing or abusing WIC program benefits, please call Toll-Free 1-855-283-5135.