FamilyStatus: ActivenutritionFree serviceStatewide

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.