Find out if you qualify for WIC in Hawaii
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The WIC income limit in Hawaii for a household of 4 counted for WIC is $5,851 a month ($70,208 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 Hawaii 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.
Hawaii Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Hawaii WIC is a nutrition program that provides eligible Hawaii residents with supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and referrals to health and social services.
It serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 who are determined to be “at nutritional risk”.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in Hawaii.
- Be a pregnant, postpartum or breastfeeding woman, an infant or a child under 5 years old.
- Have a household income less than 185% of the federal poverty limit.
- Have a nutritional need or risk.
What’s the income limit for WIC in Hawaii?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in Hawaii, WIC eligibility is based on household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.1 That’s about $4,844 per month for a family of three.
| Household Size | ANNUAL LIMIT | MONTLY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $33,966 | $2,831 |
| 2 | $46,047 | $3,837 |
| 3 | $58,127 | $4,844 |
| 4 | $70,208 | $5,851 |
| 5 | $82,288 | $6,857 |
| 6 | $94,369 | $7,864 |
| 7 | $106,449 | $8,871 |
| 8 | $118,530 | $9,877 |
How much does WIC pay per month in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, children ages 1—4 receive $26 per month, while pregnant and postpartum women receive $47 per month, and breastfeeding women receive $52 per month.
How to apply for WIC in Hawaii?
In Hawaii, there are 15 local agencies operating 28 WIC clinics statewide. To apply for WIC, locate the nearest WIC clinic to schedule an appointment.
Hawaii Department of Health
Hawaii WIC
(808) 586-8175
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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