WIC

Women, Infants, and Children 

WIC is a special supplemental nutrition program Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) that is federally funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and is administered in Florida by the Department of Health.

WIC provides the following at no cost:

• An EBT card to purchase healthy foods (fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, cheese, eggs, cereal and juice)
• Nutrition education and counseling
• Breastfeeding assistance and support
• Referrals for healthcare and community services

WIC Program Information in Español and Kreyòl

Are You Eligible?

1. You must be a pregnant woman, or a woman who has recently been pregnant, a breastfeeding mother, an infant or a child under 5 years of age.
2. You must live in Florida.
3. You must meet certain income guidelines.
   1. You must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines OR you are eligible if you or other family members are currently receiving Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) or Food Stamps.
   2. You do NOT have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
   3. Before eligibility is completed, WIC staff will verify your gross household income. You need to bring proof of household income so that the staff can determine your eligibility.  
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WIC Approved Vendors June 2022-2023

Pasco County WIC Locations: 

Ribbon Cutting ceremony for WIC Services at The Hub at Gulfside Elementary School. 

Media Coverage: Help for women and children now available at another Pasco County facility (abcactionnews.com)

 On Your First Visit, Be Sure To Bring

• EACH family member who is applying to receive WIC services.
• Proof of ALL income for everyone in the household (before taxes and deductions are taken out). Income includes such things as: salaries, child support and alimony, foster care payments, interest withdrawn, unemployment compensation, and military earnings; proof of income must be all income for the last 30 days. Electronic versions are acceptable for bank statement, paycheck/stub, and unemployment benefits. Note: photos of documents are not acceptable electronic documentation. If paid weekly, bring 4 pay stubs; if paid monthly, bring one pay stub; if paid every two weeks or biweekly, bring 2 pay stubs; OR, if you receive Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Food Assistance, you are income eligible for WIC. (If you do not receive Medicaid or TCA, but other members of your household receive these benefits, you may be income-eligible for WIC.) WIC staff can verify your enrollment in these programs. However, it is helpful to bring the current "Notice of Case Action" letter, which is proof of eligibility for one or more of these programs.
• ONE proof of where you live (no P.O. boxes). The document must be current and show your name and address. Items that are allowed include a utility bill, bank/insurance statement, or driver's license. You must be currently living in Florida, but you don't have to be a U.S. citizen. Electronic versions are acceptable for utility bill, unemployment benefits, bank statement, and paycheck/stub. Note: photos of documents are not acceptable electronic documentation.
• ONE proof of identification for you and ONE proof of identification for any infant or child applying for WIC, such as a birth certificate, driver's license, crib card, military ID, photo ID, Social Security Card, or hospital record.
• If your doctor has completed the WIC Medical Referral Form, bring this form to your appointment.
• The Social Security Number for each person applying for WIC, if available.
• The immunization (shot) record for each child, if available.

If you have difficulty understanding English or have a disability, free language assistance or other aids and services are available upon request. 

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