Who can apply
Alabama WIC serves pregnant or breastfeeding women, women within six months of giving birth, infants and children younger than five. Applicants must live in Alabama, meet income requirements and have a nutritional risk assessed by a clinic health professional.
What help is available
WIC provides supplemental nutrition support. Alabama uses an eWIC card to hold food benefits electronically. The clinic explains your food package and how to use the card.
Documents to prepare
- Identification for the parent or caretaker and each applicant, such as a driver’s license, birth certificate or hospital birth card.
- A record showing your street address, such as a lease or bill.
- Evidence of Medicaid, SNAP or Family Assistance enrollment, or household income records covering everyone who worked during the previous month.
How to get started
Arrange a clinic appointment
Contact your county health department. Call 1-888-942-4673 if you need help finding the nearest agency.
Bring the applicants and records
The state instructs applicants to attend with the infant or child applying, where applicable. Confirm the appointment arrangements with your clinic.
Complete the assessment
Clinic staff review the records and assess nutritional risk before determining eligibility.
After applying
Ask your clinic about your benefits, follow-up appointments and nutrition education. Use the state’s eWIC instructions for card questions.
Website screenshots
These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.
Common questions
Where can I arrange an appointment?
Start with your county health department or call 1-888-942-4673 to locate a WIC agency.
Do I bring my child?
Yes, the application instructions say to bring the person applying for WIC, including the infant or child.
What if I already receive SNAP or Medicaid?
Bring evidence of enrollment. The state lists it as an alternative to current household income records for the appointment.
How do I enroll a newborn?
If you received WIC while pregnant, the state provides a newborn enrollment form. Mobile and Jefferson County participants should ask their clinic for instructions. Other new applicants follow the standard appointment process.
Can I get language or communication assistance?
The state offers free communication assistance at WIC clinics. Tell staff what support you need when arranging the visit.
Sources and review
Reviewed October 1, 2026 using Alabama Public Health’s WIC overview, application instructions and eWIC information. The clinic makes eligibility decisions.
Historical screenshots: source reference.