WIC
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that helps parents learn how to eat well and stay healthy. It provides a combination of nutrition education and referrals to health care and social service providers.
WIC is a U.S. Department of Agriculture Program.
Benefits of WIC:
- Health screening
- Nutrition and health education
- Breastfeeding promotion and support
- Help getting other services
- Checks for nutritious foods
WIC Locations in Lewis County:
Chehalis – Main Office
Location: 2nd floor of the Health Services Building
360 NW North St. – Chehalis, WA 98532
Hours: 8am – 5 pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday
8am – 7pm: Thursday
Phone: 360-740-1255 or 1-800-562-6130 ext:1255
Satellite Sites:
(Call the main office for dates and times)
- Randle: Fire Station
- Mossyrock: Mossyrock Community Center
- Winlock: Catholic Community Services Building (former Olequa Senior Center)
WIC Eligibility:
- Pregnant and Breastfeeding women
- Postpartum women
- Infants
- Children up to age five
- Nutrition risk verified by a health care professional at WIC assessment
- Foster children under five and foster teens who are pregnant
- Income level at 185% of the federal poverty level (see chart below) or applicant enrolled in Medicaid.
If you receive Basic Food Program benefits, Medical Assistance, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) you are income eligible for WIC.
Statewide WIC Income Eligibility Standards
Effective Date: April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013
Table of WIC eligibility by gross income and household size
| Household Size | Annually | Monthly | Twice – Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $20,665 | $1,723 | $862 | $795 | $398 |
| 2 | $27,991 | $2,333 | $1,167 | $1,077 | $539 |
| 3 | $35,317 | $2,944 | $1,472 | $1,359 | $680 |
| 4 | $42,643 | $3,554 | $1,777 | $1,641 | $821 |
| 5 | $49,969 | $4,165 | $2,083 | $1,922 | $961 |
| 6 | $57,295 | $4,775 | $2,388 | $2,204 | $1,102 |
| 7 | $64,621 | $5,386 | $2,693 | $2,486 | $1,243 |
| 8 | $71,947 | $5,996 | $2,998 | $2,768 | $1,384 |
| 9 | $79,273 | $6,607 | $3,304 | $3,050 | $1,525 |
| 10 | $86,599 | $7,218 | $3,610 | $3,332 | $1,666 |
| 11 | $93,925 | $7,829 | $3,916 | $3,614 | $1,807 |
| 12 | $101,251 | $8,440 | $4,222 | $3,896 | $1,948 |
For each additional member add:
| Annually | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| $7,326 | $611 | $306 | $282 | $141 |
Annually – amount is based on total income received for 1 year.
Monthly – income is received 1x per month.
Twice Monthly – income is received 2x per month, multiply by 2 for monthly equivalent.
Bi-weekly – income is received every 2 weeks. Multiply by 2.15 for monthly equivalent.
Weekly – income is received every week. Multiply by 4.3 for monthly equivalent
Information: Federal regulations set WIC income eligibility at 185 % of the federal poverty level. Local agencies will implement the new standards on April 1st of each year.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish).
USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. Washington State WIC Nutrition Program does not discriminate.