Help Your Baby Get Healthy Start With Texas WIC
Texas WIC helps new moms provide the healthiest start possible for their babies. The free nutrition assistance program helps provide everything from nutrition education to healthy foods for moms and their babies.
Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about the WIC program: from what benefits are included, how to apply, and the benefits of the program.
What is WIC?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age five to Texas residents that meet certain income requirements.
Who Is Eligible For free nutrition assistance from Texas WIC?
If you are on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP, you meet the income eligibility guidelines for WIC. If you don’t qualify for these programs, you may still qualify for WIC by meeting the income guidelines for your household. You must live in Texas. You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be part of the WIC program. Apply in person to learn if you are eligible. The program is open to:
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women
- Women who had a baby within the last six months
- Parents, step-parents, guardians, and foster parents of infants and children who are younger than 5
How to find your local WIC office?
To find your local WIC office, visit TexasWIC.org. Using the website’s Clinic Finder Tool you will be able to type in your address and find the nearest clinic to your home. You can also call 800-942-3678 to find a clinic near you.
You can also visit WICDallas.net to find clinics and PWIC grocery stores in the Dallas and surrounding area. PWIC grocery stores, like Grocery Servicers North, cater to WIC clients. The stores primarily carry WIC foods, and help make WIC grocery shopping easier.
How to apply for WIC benefits
To apply for free nutrition assistance from the WIC program, you will need to complete an application and provide documentation of your income, address and identity. You can apply online at TexasWIC.org.You can also set up an appointment by phone by calling 800-942-3678. Once your application is processed, you will be informed of the results and may be eligible to receive WIC benefits.
The benefits of getting free nutrition assistance from WIC
The benefits of using the WIC program include free access to:
- Nutrition education
- Monthly food packages that include Healthy foods for you and your baby
- Referrals to health care providers
- Free breast pumps and other supplies for breastfeeding mothers
For more information about the WIC program, visit TexasWIC.org.
Apply today to help your baby get a healthy start.