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WIC Eligibility
WIC
WIC Basics
WIC Eligibility
Apply to WIC
Check Your WIC Balance
WIC Nutrition
WIC Breastfeeding
WIC Community Resources
Shopping with WIC
WIC Discounts
WIC Remote Appointments
Information for Grocers
Resources for Health Professionals
WIC Plans & Reports
WIC Rights & Concerns
To qualify for WIC, people must meet the following requirements:
Fit into one of the following categories:
A pregnant person
A person who was pregnant in the last 6 months
A breastfeeding/chestfeeding person with an infant up to 12 months old
An infant or child up to 5 years old (applied for by parent or caregiver)
Be a resident of Vermont
Meet income guidelines (see chart below) or participate in 3SquaresVT (SNAP), Medicaid, TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) or Families with Dependent Children program.
The
USDA WIC Prescreening Tool
helps potential applicants determine if you are likely to be eligible for WIC benefits. If you are likely to be eligible you will be provided a printable summary of your answers, a list of required documents, and contact information so you can book and be ready for an appointment with your
local office
Guidelines are effective as of Month, Day, Year and get updated yearly.
View current
income guidelines chart
(refer to column for Reduced Price Meals - 185%).
To maintain eligibility WIC appointments are scheduled about every 6 months. Each WIC appointment may include:
•  Income, Identity and Vermont Residency documentation
•  Growth and health assessment, including an iron check once a year
•  Nutrition consultation
•  Referrals to other health services and community resource
For help or more information, contact the Vermont WIC Program by email at
[email protected]
or call
800-464-4343
802-863-7200
Fax:
802-863-7229
TTY/TDD: Dial 711 first. Or contact your
local office
USDA nondiscrimination statement
Topics:
Breastfeeding
Early Childhood Health
Family Health
Healthy Eating
Infant Health
Maternal Health
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Pregnancy
March 19, 2026