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WIC Program

WIC is a federally funded health program which provides eligible arizona residents with nourishing supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to other health and human services programs. All WIC services are free.

  • Free nutrition and breastfeeding programs
  • Experts in nutrition for pregnancy, breastfeeding, infants, toddlers and preschoolers
  • Personalized nutrition tips and support for parents and caregivers
  • Breastfeeding information, support and resources 
  • Referrals to other community resources
  • Healthy foods

Due to COVID-19 or in the event of significant weather, please call to confirm your appointment before traveling. 

WIC program updates as of 3/19/2020:

Until further notice we are encouraging staff to access our new online or telephonic services for your appointments. You can contact our WIC office to make this request if you have not already been contacted.

Necessary documents will still be required at the time of appointment to include: state ID or driver’s license, proof of residency, income verification; such as check stubs.  We will also require current height, weight, and iron levels. These can come from you’re your primary provider via fax or shown via your online health portal if applicable. this information must be current, within the past sixty (60) days to qualify.

If you choose the virtual appointment, you will need to have access to a camera on your phone or computer. We will be using the zoom app for business. limited in person appointments can be made in advance if telephonic and virtual appointments are a barrier in you receiving nutrition education and benefits. Hours of operation are limited and walk ins are not encouraged at this time.

It is still our utmost priority to ensure quality service. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.

Pregnancy, breastfeeding and COVID-19 guidance

NEW! WIC Participant Portal

 

 

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  • Review your next appointment date and time and what you will need to bring.
  • View your account information.
  • Submit WIC paperwork for eligibility, prescriptions, or food and formula request forms.

 

 

 

WIC Eligibility 

Effective date: June 1, 2020
WIC eligibility is based solely on your gross income, this chart can help determine your eligibility.
For the most up to date eligibility requirements please click here.
 
**number of people in household: weekly household income at or below: monthly household income at or below: yearly household income
*2 $652 $2,823 $32,874
3 $820 $3,551 $42,606
4 $988 $4,279 $51,338
5 $1,156 $5,006 $60,071
6 $1,324 $5,734 $68,802
       

*Please note that pregnant women are counted as 2 persons for income determination.

Warning: it is against the federal wic rules for you to participate in more than one WIC program at the same time.

* In accordance with the federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (tty). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

* De acuerdo con la ley federal y la politica del departamento de agricultura de los ee.uu., esta institucion prohibe la discriminacion en base de raza, color, nacionalidad, genero, edad o impedimentos. para presenter una queja sobre discriminacion, escriba a USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C.. 20250-9410, ollame al (800) 795-3272 o (202) 720-6382 (tty). usda es un proceedor y empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidad a todos.

Non-discrimination statement / Declaración de No Discriminación

Information

> https://www.fns.usda.gov/civil-rights/usda-nondiscrimination-statement-other-fns-programs


Who is Eligible?
  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women
  • Postpartum women [up to 6 months after end of the pregnancy]
  • Infants
  • Children age 1 up to 5th birthday
Other Requirements?
  • Meet WIC income guidelines [see below for current information]
  • Be a resident of Arizona
What does a "WIC Code" mean?

A WIC Code is determined by WIC staff or another health professional and is based on the WIC Program Federal guidelines. The identification of a code[s] is done through a health screening at the certification visit. There are two types of WIC codes that qualify for WIC eligibility:

  • Medical concerns such as anemia, underweight, overweight, history of pregnancy complications or poor pregnancy outcomes [e.g. low birth weight infant, prematurity, etc.]
  • Dietary concerns such as not meeting the Recommended Dietary Guidelines.
How to Become a WIC Client?

WIC location details are available on our Clinic Locations and Information page

  1. Call one of our WIC offices that is convenient to you to make an appointment:
  2. Bring proof of your income to your appointment:
    • Approval letter as proof of enrollment in AHCCCS, TANF or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program [SNAP, “Food Stamps” ] AND/OR
    • Current pay stub, tax return, Social Security payment document, public assistance or unemployment compensation award letter
  3. Bring proof of residency [must include your current physical address] for example:
    • Current Utility bill
    • Current cable bill
    • Current rent receipt
    • Current mortgage receipt
  4. Proof of Identity:
    • Infants or Children: birth certificate, crib card or tribal enrollment card
    • Adults: driver’s license, state ID card or tribal enrollment card
  5. Those individuals being enrolled in WIC must be present at the certification appointment in order to complete the health screenings
How long can I receive WIC benefits?

A “certification period” is the length of time a WIC participant is eligible to receive benefits. The length of the certification may vary depending on whether the individual is pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, an infant or child. The certification period most often ranges from 6 months to 1 year. At the end of that time period, the individual must reapply in order to be determined eligible for another certification period unless they are now by definition ineligible; for example, a child who has turned 5 years old, or a woman no longer postpartum or breastfeeding .

 

 

Additional WIC Resources

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