Texas WIC - Women, Infants, and Children

Administered by Texas Department of State Health Services · texaswic.org

Free monthly food benefits, infant formula, breastfeeding support, nutrition counseling, and referrals to other services for low income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5. Benefits load onto a WIC card and cover specific approved foods including milk, eggs, cereal, fruits and vegetables, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, juice, infant formula, and baby food. Average benefit value is approximately $50 to $100 per person per month. Does not affect immigration status.

Eligibility requirements

✓Texas resident, pregnant, postpartum (up to 6 months), breastfeeding (up to 1 year), infant under age 1, or child under age 5. Household income at or below 185% FPL, OR currently enrolled in Medicaid, SNAP, TANF, or CHIP (automatic income eligibility). No citizenship requirement.

How to apply

Apply directly on the official website. GrantLantern does not process applications — we link you directly to the source.

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Program details sourced from official government and agency websites. Eligibility is determined by the administering agency — not GrantLantern. Verify current requirements at the official source before applying.

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