California WIC
California Department of Public Health
Monthly food benefits plus nutrition support
Nutrition food benefits, education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant people, new parents, and young children.
What you could receive
Monthly food benefits plus nutrition support
California WIC provides healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals. It serves infants and children up to age 5 and people who are pregnant or recently gave birth. Official pages confirmed on September 6, 2026 that WIC offices remain open and continue to enroll families. Income limits follow federal WIC tables and are not encoded as a single household_income number.
Who may qualify
Not every requirement is listed here. Confirm the full rules with the program administrator.
Location / service area
Statewide in California
Important requirements
Purchase timing requirement is unclear. Confirm with the program administrator.
Timing / preapproval
Preapproval required
Last verified: Sep 6, 2026 · Confidence: High
Official sources
Eligibility is based on published program information and the details you provide. Program rules, funding and availability can change. Always confirm eligibility with the official program administrator.