WIC is a nutrition-assistance program dedicated to improving the health and development of pregnant parents and families with little ones under the age of five.

Is WIC for you?

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Do I qualify for WIC?

If you meet our income requirements and one of the following guidelines, we encourage you to apply for WIC.

You may qualify if you…

Are pregnant
Experienced a pregnancy loss/termination
Gave birth within the last six months
Are breastfeeding a baby under age 1
Have a child under age 5 (including foster parents, legal guardians and single fathers)
Reside in California
Meet the above requirements and receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs and/or Calfresh

People in the early months of pregnancy, migrants, and working families are encouraged to apply.

What does WIC offer?

If you’re pregnant or have a child under five, your team at American Red Cross WIC provides:

Healthy food benefits
Nutrition education
Breastfeeding support
Referrals to community resources
And SO much more

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Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

Are you pregnant and planning to breastfeed?

Our peer counselors are experienced moms that can help you get breastfeeding off to a good start.

Get to know your peer counselor before your baby arrives, so you can get support that is specific to your needs.

→ Find out more about the Breastfeeding Peer Counselor Program

More Fruit and Vegetable Benefits

Extended Cash Value Benefit Increase: Fruit + Vegetables

Congress has decided to keep giving WIC families higher benefit amounts to buy fruits and vegetables.

Before the American Rescue Plan Act in 2021, these benefits had a value of $9 or $11. Now, the following amounts are automatically loaded to your WIC card every month:

$26: children ages 1 to 5
$47: pregnant or postpartum parents
$52: breastfeeding parents

This increase will last until at least September 2024. We recommend that families use as much of it as possible to show Congress that families still need this higher amount.

→ Learn more about food benefits

Virtual and In-Person Appointments

Our top priority is still the safety of our community.

Virtual and in-person: We want to offer our participants the type of appointment that works best for them. All appointments can still be done over the phone. For some appointments, we offer an in-person option.

Need to pick up a WIC card, pump or special formula? You can come to our office to pick up what you need.

Masks and vaccines: WIC participants do not have to be vaccinated. If you have flu-like symptoms, please don’t come to the office. You can still get your benefits! Just give us a call.

→ See if the vaccine is right for you