WIC

WIC nutrition program

WIC is a nutrition program that provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to healthcare and other services free of charge to qualified Massachusetts families. WIC serves low- to moderate-income people in critical stages of growth and development.


WIC offers:

  • Personalized nutrition education and counseling, including breastfeeding support
  • WIC card to redeem at participating grocery stores and pharmacies for nutritious foods and infant formula/baby foods
  • Referrals to other healthcare and social service agencies

Get started with the Women, Infants, & Children (WIC) Nutrition Program.

Apply for WIC Online

WIC Income Guidelines 

*Effective May 22, 2023 - June 30, 2024

Household Size Yearly Monthly Bi-weekly Weekly
1 $26,973 $2,248 $1,038 $519
2 $36,482 $3,041 $1,404 $702
3 $45,991 $3,833 $1,769 $885
4 $55,500 $4,625 $2,135 $1,068
5 $65,009 $5,418 $2,501 $1,251
6 $74,518 $6,210 $2,867 $1,434
7 $84,027 $7,003 $3,232 $1,616
8 $93,536 $7,795 $3,598 $1,799
For each additional family member add +$9,509 +$793 +$366 +$183

  • Eligibility

    • Must reside in Massachusetts
    • Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level
    • A woman who is pregnant or breastfeeding
    • A parent, grandparent, foster parent or other legal guardian can apply for infants and children under five years old
    • If you receive Traditional Aid to Families with Dependent Children (TAFDC), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) or MassHealth (Medicaid), you are automatically income-eligible
    • Foster children under age 5 are automatically eligible

LOCATIONS

Mid America Properties
Mid America Properties
14 Chestnut Place Ludlow, Massachusetts 01056
(413) 589-1551
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Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office Chicopee
Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office Chicopee
35 Mt. Carmel Avenue 2nd Floor Chicopee, Massachusetts 01013
(413) 612-0214
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Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office Holyoke
Valley Opportunity Council-WIC Office Holyoke
300 High Street 1st Floor Holyoke, Massachusetts 01040
413-534-2460
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Westfield WIC
Westfield WIC
94 N. Elm Street Suite 207 Westfield, Massachusetts 01085
(413) 568-1007
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