Pennsylvania WIC Application Information

Pennsylvania WIC is for women, Infants and Children living in Pennsylvania facing nutrition risk and having household income below income limits for the program. This special supplemental nutrition program offers wide range of nutritious foods for the participants so that they can consume all the necessary nutrients during the development and growth phase. In addition to food benefits, the program also encourages participants to learn about relationship between nutrients, health, and physical activities, eventually empowering participants to understand how to eat the right food. The program supports breastfeeding and encourages women to breastfeed their babies so that they can get all the necessary nutrients through mother's milk. Breastfed babies are stronger have better immunity levels. The program also provides equipment such as breast pumps to women so that they can breastfeed even if they are having trouble regulating the milk flow. Breastfeeding women receive additional benefits to sustain nutrient level in their blood.

Pennsylvania WIC participants have access to many food items such as whole grain wheat products, fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, poultry, cereals, peanut butter, cheese, juices, and other items that are lower in fat but higher in nutrients and fiber. The program also provides fresh fruit and vegetables through Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). However, there are certain foods that you can't buy with your WIC benefits. For more information on permitted items, click here to view a comprehensive list.

Pennsylvania WIC program tries to reduce the risk of poor birth outcome. The program provides nutrient food and education to pregnant women to improve the situation. WIC continues to help women in their postpartum status to ensure that they breastfeed the infant. The program supports infants up to their first birthday and children up to their fifth birthday to improve health during critical stages of physical and mental growth.

Residents of Pennsylvania can easily apply for WIC program if they meet eligibility criteria for the program. All they have to do is to call their nearest WIC office and book an appointment for eligibility determination. Once determined as fit for WIC, participants will start receiving benefits.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants should meet the following income guidelines for annual gross income for the household.

Household Size Max Gross Annual Income
1 $20,665
2 $27,991
3 $35,317
4 $42,643
5 $49,969
6 $57,293
7 $64,621
8 $71,947


For households with more people, add $7,326 for each additional person.

Pregnant women will be counted as two persons for the purpose of Pennsylvania WIC.

WIC Application Instructions


In order to apply for WIC in Pennsylvania, one has to contact local WIC office. You can call the office to receive an appointment for interview. You can use this link to find contact information of WIC offices in the state.

To learn more about applying for WIC in Pennsylvania, you can call at WIC hotline at 1-800-WIC-WINS anytime. When going for the interview, you will to take certain documents with you so that your eligibility for the program can be determined at WIC office.

To speed up the process, make sure that you have all these documents with you at the time of interview. For more information on what to bring, you can contact your local WIC office.