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Federal programFood and nutrition

WIC, Women, Infants & Children

Run by U.S. Dept of Agriculture, a federal agency

Provides healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and health referrals for low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children up to age 5.

Award
$50–$100/month in food benefits + services
Deadline
Rolling
Run by
U.S. Dept of Agriculture
Federal

Who it's for

  • Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding woman OR child under 5
  • Income at or below 185% poverty level
  • Nutritional risk (almost everyone qualifies)

U.S. Dept of Agriculture decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at fns.usda.gov

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WIC, Women, Infants & Children is one option. What else may help?

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. U.S. Dept of Agriculture decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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