South Dakota WIC
Last updated August 2026
South Dakota WIC gives healthy food and nutrition help to families. WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. It serves pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, plus infants and children up to age 5. The program runs through the Department of Health's Office of Family Nutrition Services. Apply at sd.gov/wic, or call the Department of Health at 605-773-3361 to find your local clinic.
WIC is for low-income families who meet the income guidelines and have a nutritional need. The income line is 185 percent of the federal poverty level. That is well above the SNAP cutoff, so a working family that does not get food stamps may still qualify for WIC.
There is an easy way to meet the income test. Being on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF generally counts as meeting the income rule. A parent, foster parent, or guardian can apply for a child.
The food benefit is real. You get vouchers or an electronic benefit card to buy nutritious foods such as fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, and infant formula. These add to your grocery budget for the foods children need most.
WIC is more than food. It offers one-on-one and group counseling on nutrition and meal planning. It also gives breastfeeding support and help with infant feeding. So a new parent gets guidance along with the food.
Come to your appointment ready so one visit can finish enrollment. Bring ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income or proof of your other benefits. WIC works alongside SNAP, not in place of it, and a pregnancy is a good time to apply for Medicaid too.
Phone 605-773-3361
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 South Dakota and have a nutritional need
- Family income within the WIC guidelines; being on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF generally meets the income test, and a parent, foster parent, or guardian can apply for a child
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
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Apply at sd.gov/wic, or call the Department of Health at 605-773-3361 to find your local clinic.
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Check the income line, 185 percent of the federal poverty level.
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If you are on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, that generally meets the income test.
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Bring ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income or your other benefits.
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Finish the nutrition visit to set up your food benefits.
What to have ready
- ID for you and any child you are enrolling
- Proof of where you live in South Dakota
- Proof of income, or proof of Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF. The clinic confirms the exact list.
What the application looks like
Common questions
Who can get WIC in South Dakota?
Pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding people, plus infants and children up to age 5, who live in South Dakota, have a nutritional need, and meet the income rule.
What is the income limit?
The income line is 185 percent of the federal poverty level. Being on Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF generally meets the income test.
What does WIC give me?
Vouchers or a benefit card for foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy, and infant formula, plus nutrition counseling and breastfeeding support.
How do I apply?
Apply at sd.gov/wic, or call the Department of Health at 605-773-3361 to find your local WIC clinic.
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