WIC,
A Government Supplemental Food Program, is for:
- Women:
Pregnancy through postpartum (up to 6 months after delivery),
Breastfeeding (up to baby's first birthday)
- Infants:
Birth to 1 year
- Children:
1 year to 5th birthday
WIC
Program Income Eligibility Standards
As based on DHHS Income Poverty Guidelines Effective July 1, 2009
Participation in the WIC Program is limited to those persons whose
gross income (i.e., income before deductions for income taxes, Social
Security taxes, insurance premiums, bonds, etc.) is equal to or
less than the income poverty guidelines increased by 185%. No allowance
is made for the use of a standard deduction or hardship when calculating
a family’s income.
WIC
Income Eligibility Guidelines
(Effective from July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010)
|
Family
Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Twice
Monthly |
Bi-Weekly |
Weekly |
1 |
$20,036 |
$1,670 |
$835 |
$771 |
$386 |
2 |
26,955 |
2,247 |
1,124 |
1,037 |
519 |
3 |
33,874 |
2,823 |
1,412 |
1,303 |
652 |
4 |
40,793 |
3,400 |
1,700 |
1,569 |
785 |
5 |
47,712 |
3,976 |
1,988 |
1,836 |
918 |
6 |
54,631 |
4,553 |
2,277 |
2,102 |
1,051 |
7 |
61,550 |
5,130 |
2,565 |
2,368 |
1,184 |
8 |
68,469 |
5,706 |
2,853 |
2,634 |
1,317 |
Each
Add'l
Member
Add |
+$6,919 |
+$577 |
+$289 |
+$267 |
+$134 |
In
applying the income poverty guidelines, consider the income of
the family during the past twelve months and the family’s
current income to determine which is a better indicator of income.
Other Benefits:
- Nutrition
Counseling
- Referrals
to FREE healthcare and other helpful services such as:
- Free
Well Baby Clinics
- Free
Immunizations
- Welfare
- Food
Stamps
- Health
Insurance/Medicaid
- Breastfeeding
Consultants
- Early
Intervention Programs
Call The WIC Location Nearest You For Information
Or An Appointment:
2600 Mt. Ephraim Avenue, Camden
(856) 225-5050*
*Mt. Ephraim site only: Extended hours Wednesdays
for working parents. Please call for appointment.
600 Market Street, Camden
(856) 225-5155
35 Browning Road, Bellmawr
856 931-2700
512 Lakeland Road, DiPiero Center, Blackwood
(856) 374-6084
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