Find out if you qualify for WIC in New Hampshire
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The WIC income limit in New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire 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.
New Hampshire Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
New Hampshire WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods for eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age 5 who meet the income guidelines.
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, to be eligible, you must be a resident of the state of New Hampshire, have a medical or nutritional risk, and have a gross household income less than 185% of the federal poverty guidelines.1
What is the income limit for WIC in NH?
WIC serves women, infants, and children in New Hampshire whose income is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level. 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 New Hampshire?
In New Hampshire, 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 NH?
WIC Agencies provide services in all New Hampshire counties. You may call the State WIC Agency to be connected to a WIC office closest to where you live.
New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services
New Hampshire WIC
(800) 942-4321
Sources & notes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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