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Reviewed October 1, 2026

New York WIC

New York WIC provides food and nutrition support to eligible pregnant or postpartum participants, infants and children younger thanfive.

Who can apply

Residency, participant category and income rules apply. Eligible families can be certified regardless of immigration status.

What help is available

WIC includes supplemental foods, nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support. Existing qualifying benefits can establish income eligibility.

Documents to prepare

  • Identity proof.
  • Address evidence.
  • Household income or qualifying-benefit records.

How to get started

  1. Contact a WIC office

    Use state intake guidance, Wanda’s referral or the office directory.

  2. Prepare proof

    Electronic or paper copies are accepted; ask for help if records are unavailable.

  3. Complete the appointment

    Phone or in-person intake reviews eligibility and nutrition needs.

After applying

Ask the clinic about current eWIC shopping tools and follow-up appointments.

Website screenshots

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

The New York State Department of Health WIC program page.
August 2026 reference screenshot.
The ACCESS NYC WIC page showing eligibility and the income table.
August 2026 reference screenshot.

Common questions

Can working families qualify?

Yes, within the applicable rules.

Must I be a citizen?

No.

Can appointments be by phone?

The state lists telephone intake.

Is WIC2Go open to every new user?

Current guidance describes it for existing users; ask about current tools.

Sources and review

Content checked October 1, 2026 using WIC current intake; Eligibility; Current eWIC guidance. Current eligibility and the final decision remain with the program.

Historical screenshots: source reference.