Connecticut WIC
Last updated August 2026
Connecticut WIC serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, infants, and children under age 5 who have a nutritional need. It gives healthy food, breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to other health and social services. To apply, fill out the online WIC Interest Form, or call the state WIC office at 1-800-741-2142 to find your local clinic. Connecticut WIC runs through local agencies of the state Department of Public Health.
The income line is 185 percent of the federal poverty level. That is well above SNAP's cutoff, so a working family that earns too much for food stamps may still qualify for WIC.
There is an income shortcut. If you already receive SNAP, Temporary Family Assistance (TFA), or HUSKY or Medicaid, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC. A person in a family that includes a TFA recipient, or a pregnant woman or infant on HUSKY or Medicaid, is also automatically income-eligible.
WIC is more than food. It provides a monthly food package that can include items like formula for eligible infants, plus nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other services. The goal is to help your family eat well during pregnancy and the early years.
The rules are simple to meet. You must live in Connecticut and complete a short nutrition assessment with WIC staff. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to qualify.
WIC adds to your grocery budget, it does not replace it. SNAP carries the core food budget, and a household can hold both at once. A pregnancy is also a good moment to apply for HUSKY, so mother and baby stay covered.
Phone 1-800-741-2142
Help available in English and Spanish.
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding people, and infants and children up to age 5, who live in Connecticut and have a nutritional need identified by clinic staff
- Family income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level; being on HUSKY/Medicaid, SNAP, or TFA makes you automatically income-eligible
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Fill out the online WIC Interest Form, or call the state WIC office at 1-800-741-2142.
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If you get SNAP, TFA, or HUSKY or Medicaid, you are automatically income-eligible.
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Bring ID, proof of Connecticut residency and income, and the children you are enrolling.
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Complete the nutrition assessment with WIC staff to set up your benefits.
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Pick up your food benefits, and ask about breastfeeding support.
What to have ready
- ID for you and any child you are enrolling
- Proof of Connecticut residency
- Proof of income, or proof of SNAP, TFA, or HUSKY or Medicaid. Your local WIC clinic confirms the exact list.
What the application looks like
Common questions
Who qualifies for WIC in Connecticut?
Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, infants, and children under 5 who live in Connecticut, have a nutritional need, and have family income at or below 185 percent of poverty.
Do I need income proof if I am on other benefits?
Not separately. If you get SNAP, TFA, or HUSKY or Medicaid, you are automatically income-eligible for WIC.
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen?
No. You do not need to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for Connecticut WIC.
What does WIC provide?
A monthly food package that can include items like formula for eligible infants, plus nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to other health and social services.
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