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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
Eligible pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 receive WIC nutrition services, including:
- Nutrition evaluation, education, and counseling
- Breastfeeding tips and support
- Help finding health care and other social services
- Free food checks to purchase healthy foods. These foods provide high levels of protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C – promoting health, growth, and development.
You are eligible for WIC if you:
- Live in Washington State, and
- Are pregnant, a new mother, or a child under five years of age, and
- Meet the income guidelines below, and
- Have a medical or nutritional need.
Income guidelines (effective through March 31, 2009):
| Household/Family Size* |
Gross Income per Year** |
Gross Income per Month |
| 1 |
$19,240 |
$1,604 |
| 2 |
$25,900 |
$2,159 |
| 3 |
$32,560 |
$2,714 |
| 4 |
$39,220 |
$3,269 |
| 5 |
$45,880 |
$3,824 |
| 6 |
$52,540 |
$4,379 |
| 7 |
$59,200 |
$4,934 |
*A household is defined as a group of related or non-related individuals, who usually, although not necessarily, are living together and share income.
**Gross income is income before taxes and deductions.
- 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.
- Foster children under age five and foster teens who are pregnant are income eligible for WIC.
- A woman who is pregnant is counted as a family of two. If she is having twins, she is counted as a family of three.
Locations: The Spokane Regional Health District offers WIC services to thousands of clients at six Spokane County locations:
- Downtown – 1101 W. College Avenue – 324-1620
- North Spokane – 5901 N. Lidgerwood #21B – 323-2818
- Northeast Community Center – 4001 North Cook – 323-2828
- East Central Community Center – 500 South Stone – 323-2830
- Spokane Valley Community Center – 10814 E. Broadway – 323-2800
- Deer Park (open Thursdays 8-5) – United Methodist Church, 113 E. 2nd St, Deer Park – 276-3770
Four additional Spokane County WIC locations are operated through the West Central Community Center. Call (509) 326-9540, for location information.
Find out more at: Washington State WIC Program or by calling (800) 322-2588. WIC is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and operated by the Washington State Department of Health. WIC is an equal opportunity program.
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