New Jersey WIC Office

The New Jersey WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program is handled by the Department of Health. This state agency can help you with questions or issues with WIC including how to apply, what is required to be eligible for New Jersey WIC benefits or if you need to schedule an appointment. If you will be meeting with the New Jersey Department of Health, we suggest you verify what documents you should bring with you to make sure they have all the information they need to help determine your eligibility. This page provides the New Jersey WIC office number and office hours.

The New Jersey WIC program aims to assist low-income and nutritionally at risk women who are pregnant, women who are currently breastfeeding (up to infant's 1st birthday), nonbreastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends), infants (up to 1st birthday) and children up to their fifth birthday. Benefits that are provided to participants through the New Jersey WIC program includes supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling at WIC clinics, screening and referrals for other health reasons, welfare and social services.

If you are planning to move out of state, New Jersey WIC participants can still receive their benefits until the certification period expires as long as there is proof that they received WIC benefits in New Jersey. Before you move, it is recommended that you contact the local WIC office. In most cases, the state agency will provide you with a special card that proves you participated in the New Jersey WIC Program. When you have moved, the next step would be to call the WIC office in the state you moved to and schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring the special card to your appointment to show proof you received benefits from the New Jersey WIC program.

How can I find a New Jersey WIC office near me?

The New Jersey WIC office processes Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program applications. No matter where you live in the state, you need to go to one of these facilities to apply. If you want to submit your WIC application, you must find an office near you. If you are ready to search for a nearby facility, use this site. You can search for places where you can apply for WIC benefits by selecting your state, then your city. You can also use this information to find the addresses and phone numbers for local offices.

Who can apply for benefits at a WIC office in New Jersey?

Before you go to the WIC office in NJ to apply, you need to make sure you are eligible to receive benefits. No matter where you apply in the state, there are specific requirements you need to meet. These criteria relate to several different categories. For example, you must make sure that you meet the low-income requirements. The WIC office cannot award benefits to you if your household earnings are greater than 185 percent of the federal poverty level (FPL). Additionally, you need to be a NJ resident in order to receive WIC services in this state. You must also have a health-based risk, which may be due to your diet or past medical conditions.

In addition to meeting these WIC New Jersey eligibility requirements, you must also meet the state’s categorical criteria. This means that you must be pregnant or that you gave birth within the past six months. If you are breastfeeding, you could qualify for WIC if you had your child within the past year. If you want one of your children to collect benefits, keep in mind he or she must be younger than five years of age.

What is the New Jersey WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program?

The New Jersey WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) allows WIC enrollees to purchase locally grown produce. Through this program, beneficiaries can use their electronic benefits transfer (EBT) funds to buy fruits and vegetables. With this addition to the standard WIC food program, enrollees know they are purchasing the healthiest groceries possible.