Eligibility


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WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC)

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children up to age 5. It provides nutritious supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, as well as nutrition education and referral to health care services at no cost to eligible families.

Central District Health offers WIC appointments in several locations. In the Treasure Valley, appointments are available in Boise, Kuna, Garden City, and Meridian. Appointments are also available in Boise, Elmore and Valley counties.

Clinic Locations & Phone Numbers

Intérprete gratuito | مترجم مجاني | Mukalimani wa bure | Nishulka Dobhasey

This program is available to:
  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women for up to 12 months after delivery
  • Non-nursing, postpartum women up to 6 months after delivery
  • Infants from birth to one year
  • Children who are 1 to 5 years old

To be eligible:

  • Must live in Idaho
  • Meet income guidelines of a gross household income of 185% of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) poverty level. See income Eligibility Guidelines below.

INCOME GUIDELINES
WIC eligibility is determined by the number of members and the total income in a household.

Effective from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023

Maximum Gross Household Income
Number of Household Members
PER MONTH
PER YEAR
1
$2,096
$25,142
2
$2,823
$33,874
3
$3,551
$42,606
4
$4,279
$51,338
5
$5,006
$60,070

One pregnant woman counts as two household members.
More than 5 household members, please call the local WIC program - (208) 327-7400


Non-Discrimination Statement

USDA is an equal opportunity provider. USDA es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. To read full statement, click here.

Additional Resources

Contact

CDH WIC
Phone (208) 327-7400 | Fax (208) 321-2243 
Email WIC

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