WIC offers FREE healthy food, nutrition counseling, and referrals to services for pregnant women and families with children under the age of 5.
- It’s not just for women.
Dads! Grandparents! Foster parents! Stepparents! You can apply for and receive these benefits for your family too. - It’s not just for U.S. citizens.
You can qualify regardless of your immigration status.* And participation doesn’t affect green card or citizenship applications. - It’s not just for kids.
Pregnant and postpartum women get healthy food, healthcare referrals, breastfeeding and lactation support, and FREE breast pumps. You can qualify for WIC benefits as soon as you are pregnant. - It’s for people with SNAP, Medicaid, and TANF benefits—and people without.
Families who receive SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF automatically qualify for WIC and can receive benefits at the same time. Even so, many families who don’t qualify for SNAP may qualify for WIC, so check! What’s more, SNAP has faced cuts, but WIC has not been cut.
*WIC clinics and agencies do not inquire or collect information about a participant’s immigration or citizenship status. United for Brownsville is actively monitoring current WIC protocols for any changes in this policy.
What can I get with WIC?
- FREE Healthy Food
Food packages vary based on family needs, but can include:- Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables (including organic)
- Whole grains like bread, breakfast cereal, pasta, and rice
- Dairy such as milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Eggs and canned tuna
- Proteins like beans, tofu, and peanut butter
- Infant formula and baby food
In NYC it even includes seasonal vouchers for fresh produce at the farmers market (FMNP)! WIC Acceptable Foods Card
- FREE Resources for Health Care, Education & Social Services
WIC representatives can also help with- Medicaid
- Pediatric and maternal services
- Access to immunizations
- Domestic violence support
- Educational resources like Head Start
- FREE Pregnancy and Postpartum Supports
Expecting and new parents get access to- Prenatal health screenings
- 1-on-1 breastfeeding classes
- Lactation consultants and peer counseling
Plus FREE breast pumps for new moms.
Brownsville, it’s time to get WIC your way!
STEP 1 Check Your Income Eligibility
Use the chart below to see if you qualify. You can work and still qualify if your income falls within the eligible range. Remember, if you already receive SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, you are automatically eligible! Full eligibility requirements
| Family Size | Yearly Income | Monthly Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 |
For families with more than 5 members, add $848/month for each extra person.
Do you…?
- Live in New York State
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, or had a baby within the last 6 months
- Have a child under 5 years old
- Are a guardian or foster parent of a child under 5
- Meet income limits (you can be working and still qualify)
…Then you may qualify for WIC!
STEP 2 Contact a Local WIC Office and Make an Appointment
Find Brownsville and other nearby WIC offices below or try chatting with WIC’s virtual assistant Wanda. ¡Ella también habla español!
If you are asked for medical documentation, you can use the medical form here and have it filled out by your provider.
What else can I ask Wanda? ¿Qué más le puedo preguntar a Wanda?
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- What do I need to bring to my appointment? ¿Qué necesito llevar a mi cita?
- What foods can I buy with WIC? ¿Qué alimentos puedo comprar con WIC?
- And more! ¡Y más!
WIC Office
Contact
BMS Life & Wellness WIC
408 Rockaway Avenue, 11212
English, Spanish, interpreters
Gotham Health – East New York WIC
2094 Pitkin Ave, 2nd Fl (Room 271), 11207
English, Spanish, 300+via interpreters
Public Health Solutions – Bushwick WIC
335 Central Avenue, 11221
English, Spanish, interpreters
Bedford–Stuyvesant Family Health WIC
20 New York Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216
English, Spanish, Bengali, French, Haitian Creole
STEP 3 Join Our WIC Equity Working Group
Did you know that only 47% of families in our community receive the FREE healthy food and services they are eligible compared to 55% statewide in New York? Join our WIC Equity Working Group and help close the gap by making services easy and accessible so that Brownsville families get the healthy food they deserve.
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- We host sign-up events
- Help families apply
- Share WIC info in local schools and churches
Your WIC Tool Box
DOWNLOAD OUR WIC TOOLKIT
CHAT WITH WANDA
GET THE NYS WIC2GO APP
FIND SUPERMARKETS, FOODS & MORE
#WICTok—fun tips from WIC families on TikTok
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