Find out if you qualify for WIC in Louisiana
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The WIC income limit in Louisiana 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 Louisiana 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.
Louisiana Special Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
Louisiana WIC is a supplemental nutrition program designed to improve the health of nutritionally at-risk women, infants and children up to age 5. It does this by providing nutrition and health education, healthy food, breastfeeding support and other services to families who qualify.
Authorized foods include fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, cereal, milk, eggs, juice, peanut butter, cheese, beans, and baby food.
Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for WIC:
- Live in Louisiana.
- 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 is the income limit for WIC in Louisiana?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC is available to women, infants, and children up to their 5th birthday in Louisiana whose household income is at or below 185% of the poverty level.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 is WIC in Louisiana?
In Louisiana, children ages 1—4 will 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 Louisiana?
Louisiana operates more than 100 clinics statewide. Call (800) 251-2229 to find the clinic nearest you and schedule an in-person appointment.
Louisiana Department of Health
Louisiana WIC
(800) 251-2229
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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