Find out if you qualify for WIC in North Carolina
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The WIC income limit in North Carolina 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 North Carolina 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.
North Carolina Special Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
North Carolina WIC provides a combination of nutrition education, supplemental foods, breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals for health care, at no cost.
WIC serves low-income, nutritionally at risk:
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding women
- Non-breastfeeding postpartum women
- Infants
- Toddlers and children up to age 5
What is the income limit for WIC in North Carolina?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, WIC serves women, infants, and children in North Carolina 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 |
Families receiving Medicaid, Work First Families Assistance (TANF), or assistance from the NC Food and Nutrition Services automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
How much does WIC pay per month in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, 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 NC?
To apply for WIC in North Carolina, you must contact your local county health department or WIC agency to schedule an appointment.
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
North Carolina WIC
(919) 707-5800
Sources & notes
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Footnotes
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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- Ada Hu