Categorical eligibility (must meet at least one):

• Pregnant women (throughout pregnancy)

• Breastfeeding women (up to baby’s first birthday)

• Non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after birth)

• Infants (0–12 months)

• Children (up to their 5th birthday)

• Caregivers (fathers, guardians, foster parents) applying on behalf of infants/children under 5 fns.usda.gov+1en.wikipedia.org+1

Residency: Live in Texas (no minimum duration; U.S. citizenship not required)

Income: Household income ≤ 185% of the federal poverty level, or already receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF
Example gross monthly limits:

• 1-person: $2,413; 2-person: $3,261; 3-person: $4,109; 4-person: $4,957 texaswic.nettexaswic.org+1hidalgocounty.us+1

Nutrition risk: Identified during a WIC certification appointment (e.g., anemia, poor diet) by qualified health professionals

A federally funded nutrition program (administered in Texas by the Health & Human Services Commission) that provides:

• Nutritious foods,

• Nutrition education and counseling,

• Breastfeeding support,

• Health screenings, and

• Referrals to social and health services
  for eligible pregnant/postpartum women, breastfeeding moms, infants, and children up to age 5.