WIC in Florida: nutrition help for moms and young kids

How Florida WIC works, who qualifies, and how to apply for nutrition benefits for pregnant women, infants, and children under 5.

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) provides healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and health-care referrals for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under age 5. Florida WIC is run by the Florida Department of Health.

Who qualifies

• Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women; infants; and children under 5
• Household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level — and families already on SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF are automatically income-eligible
• You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to receive WIC, and using WIC does not affect immigration applications

How to apply

Start at FloridaHealth.gov/WIC or call 1-800-342-3556 to find your county WIC office and book an appointment. Search our directory for WIC clinic locations near you.

What you get

Benefits load onto a Florida WIC EBT card and cover specific healthy foods: milk, eggs, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, infant formula, and baby food — plus free nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support.