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Reviewed October 1, 2026

Minnesota WIC

Minnesota WIC provides food and nutrition support for eligible pregnant participants, new mothers, infants and young children.

Who can apply

Minnesota residency, participant category, income and nutrition screening apply. Some existing benefits establish income eligibility.

What help is available

Participants receive nutritious foods, nutrition counseling, breastfeeding support and referrals. The WIC app helps check foods and balances.

Documents to prepare

  • Identity and address proof.
  • Income or qualifying-benefit records.
  • Health or feeding questions for the appointment.

How to get started

  1. Start intake

    Use Minnesota WIC’s online application or call 800-942-4030 to locate a clinic.

  2. Complete the appointment

    Follow the clinic’s document instructions and nutrition screening.

  3. Prepare the card

    Set its PIN before shopping. Call 833-566-5248 for PIN or lost-card help.

After applying

Contact the clinic about appointments or card replacement.

Website screenshots

These images show the pages captured in August 2026. Website screens and rules may have changed.

The Minnesota Department of Health WIC eligibility page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The Minnesota WIC online application.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Can I start online?

Yes. The state links an online application.

Does Medicaid affect eligibility?

Ask the clinic about automatically income-eligible programs.

Is there an app?

My Minnesota WIC checks foods, stores and benefits.

Who replaces a damaged card?

Contact your WIC clinic.

Sources and review

Content checked October 1, 2026 using WIC benefits and intake; Eligibility; Appointment records. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.

Historical screenshots: source reference.