See if You Qualify
As of April 1, 2023, the income guidelines for California WIC are expanded! More families are now eligible for WIC services, including access to nutritious foods, education on healthy eating, breastfeeding support, and more.
We serve women and children who live in Orange County, are at nutritional risk, and meet income guidelines.
WIC is available to anyone who lives in California and meets the program guidelines regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, or disability.
Who Is Eligible?
Pregnant/Newly pregnant individuals
Breastfeeding women up to 1 year after giving birth
Non-breastfeeding women up to 6 months after giving birth
Infants and children under 5 years old
All foster children under 5 years old
Women up to six months after a pregnancy loss
Single fathers may receive benefits
Families living in the U.S. undocumented or who have applied for citizenship (their application or legal status will not be jeopardized in any way).
Migrant, military and working families may qualify if they meet the income requirements
*Services provided after qualification acceptance. Families with low-to-medium income and working families may qualify.
Gross Income Guidelines
To qualify for WIC, your current income must be equal to or less than the amounts below listed in the Gross Income Guidelines.
Current income is based on the household’s total income received before taxes in the month (30 days) before applying for WIC.