How To Apply For WIC In Arizona

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, also know as WIC, is a program that is designed to help low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children 5 years old or younger who are at nutritional risk. The Arizona WIC program accomplishes this by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information that can help provide healthy eating options including breastfeeding, and referrals to health care. If you are looking to know how to apply for WIC in Arizona, then read the information provided below.

Find Out if You Are Eligible For Arizona WIC
WIC is available to Arizona's pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk and who are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines below. A pregnant woman is considered two family members.

Who is WIC for?

• Infants
• Children up to five years of age
• Pregnant women
• Breastfeeding women, until the infant's first birthday
• Women whose pregnancy ended less than six months ago

Apply for Arizona WIC Benefits
In order to apply for the WIC program you would need to contact your local WIC clinic to setup an appointment, or call 1 (800) 252-5942.

WIC Income Guidelines

Note: All WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines are based on GROSS Income, meaning before taxes or other deductions.

What to Bring to Your WIC Appointment

• Everyone who will be enrolling into the WIC program
• Proof of income (paycheck, tax return, letter from your employer)
• Individuals with proof of AHCCCS, TANF, Food Stamps, or Section 8 participation who meet WIC income guidelines
• Proof of residence or identity (driver's license, utility bill, official identification)