Find out if you qualify for WIC in Mississippi
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The WIC income limit in Mississippi 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 Mississippi 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.
Mississippi Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Mississippi WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
To be eligible, you must be a Mississippi resident, have a household income within limits set by the state, and be individually determined to be at nutritional risk by a qualified health professional.
What is the income limit for WIC in Mississippi?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC serves women, infants, and children in Mississippi whose income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.1 That’s about $4,212 per month for a family of three.
| 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 Mississippi?
In Mississippi, 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 do I apply for WIC in Mississippi?
To apply for WIC, call (800) 545-7647 to schedule an appointment at a local WIC clinic near you. Be prepared with documents for proof of ID, residency, and income for your appointment.
If you qualify, you will receive an eWIC card that can be used to purchase approved healthy foods at participating grocery stores.
Mississippi State Department of Health
Mississippi WIC
(800) 545-7647
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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