Florida WIC
Last updated August 2026
Florida WIC pays for healthy food, formula, breastfeeding support, and nutrition help for pregnant and postpartum women, babies, and children under 5. Benefits load onto a Florida WIC EBT card, and the Florida WIC app helps you shop and track. Apply through your county health department; every one of Florida's 67 counties has WIC offices. The state line is 1-800-342-3556.
The income limit is 185 percent of the poverty line, from $2,461 a month for a household of one up to $8,591 for eight. Already on Medicaid, SNAP, or Temporary Cash Assistance? You automatically pass the income test; bring proof of enrollment instead of pay stubs.
The certification appointment is the application. Bring proof of income (or program enrollment), proof of Florida residency, ID, and any medical referral forms. A quick self-check first: the USDA prescreening tool linked from the Florida WIC page tells you in minutes whether to book.
WIC is not only for mothers; any caregiver can apply for a child under 5. And it stacks on top of SNAP rather than replacing it: hold both.
A pregnancy is also the moment to apply for Medicaid, which in Florida covers the pregnancy plus 12 months postpartum. If you need food before your appointment, dial 2-1-1 for the nearest pantry, no questions asked.
Phone 1-800-342-3556
Help available in English and Spanish.
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or recently pregnant women, infants, and children under age 5
- Income-qualified, or automatically income-eligible if on Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Call your county health department's WIC office, or the state line at 1-800-342-3556, to book a certification appointment.
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Run the USDA prescreening tool linked from floridahealth.gov's WIC page for a quick yes-probably or no.
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Bring ID, proof of Florida residency, income proof or proof of Medicaid, SNAP, or TCA, and any medical referral forms.
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Do the appointment; benefits are set up there if you qualify, on a Florida WIC EBT card.
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Download the Florida WIC app to manage benefits and check what the card covers while shopping.
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Keep your follow-up appointments to stay certified until the youngest child turns 5.
What the application looks like
Common questions
What is the income limit for WIC in Florida?
185 percent of the poverty line: $2,461 a month for a household of one, rising with size to $8,591 for eight. Medicaid, SNAP, or TCA enrollment passes you automatically.
How do I apply for Florida WIC?
Book a certification appointment at your county health department's WIC office; call the state line at 1-800-342-3556 if you are not sure which office. The appointment itself is the application.
Who can apply for WIC?
Pregnant, breastfeeding, and recently pregnant women, babies, and children under 5. Fathers, grandparents, and other caregivers can apply for the children in their care.
What do I bring to the appointment?
ID, proof of Florida residency, proof of income or of Medicaid, SNAP, or TCA enrollment, and any medical referral forms. Your office confirms specifics when you book.
Can I get WIC and SNAP at the same time?
Yes, and you should; they stack. Being on SNAP also automatically settles WIC's income test.
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