Find out if you qualify for WIC in Arkansas
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The WIC income limit in Arkansas for a household of 4 counted for WIC is $5,088 a month ($61,050 a year), which is 185% of the federal poverty level. A pregnant woman counts as two people, so the unborn child is added to the household size.
The applicant must also live in Arkansas and have a nutritional need or risk, which a health professional determines at the WIC appointment. Amounts are estimates, and the WIC agency makes the final decision.
Arkansas Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Arkansas WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
In Arkansas, instead of paper checks, participants receive WIC benefits loaded onto a smart card called the e-WIC card which can be used at any authorized grocery store.
What is the income limit for WIC in Arkansas?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Arkansas, WIC income limits are set at 185% of the federal poverty level, meaning a family of three must have a monthly household income at or below $4,212 to qualify.1
| Household Size | ANNUAL LIMIT | MONTLY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,336 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,963 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,590 |
How much does WIC pay per month in Arkansas?
Children ages 1—4 will now receive $26 per month, while pregnant and postpartum women receive $47 per month, and breastfeeding women receive $52 per month.
How do I apply for WIC in Arkansas?
WIC is available at all Local Health Units in Arkansas, satellite clinics and four WIC-only Clinics. To schedule an appointment, call the State WIC Office at (501) 661-2508.
Arkansas Department of Health
Arkansas WIC
(800) 253-0002
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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