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WHAT IS WIC?
WIC stands for Women, Infants and Children Food Program.
You get a WIC card that buys healthy foods such as milk, cheese, eggs, peanut butter, cereal and juice. New to the card are healthy, whole grain breads or tortillas and money to help towards the purchase of fresh fruits and vegetables. You also learn about healthy eating.
You can get WIC at The Corner. Call our WIC office at (734) 714-2248.
WIC OFFICE HOURS
Monday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tuesday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Thursday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
WHO CAN GET WIC?
Pregnant women, women who have recently had a baby, breastfeeding moms, and children under the age of five. To get WIC you need to meet income guidelines.
WIC INCOME GUIDELINES*
Gross Income** (before taxes) cannot exceed the following amounts:
| Size of Household |
Hourly |
Weekly |
Monthly |
Annually |
| 1 |
$9.63 |
$386 |
$1,670 |
$20,036 |
| 2 |
12.95 |
519 |
2,247 |
26,955 |
| 3 |
16.28 |
652 |
2,823 |
33,874 |
| 4 |
19.61 |
785 |
3,400 |
40,793 |
| 5 |
22.93 |
918 |
3,976 |
47,712 |
| 6 |
26.26 |
1,051 |
4,553 |
54,631 |
| 7 |
29.59 |
1,184 |
5,130 |
61,550 |
| 8 |
32.91 |
1,317 |
5,706 |
68,469 |
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*As of 6/1/2009, Michigan Department of Community Health
**Note: a pregnant woman is counted as one (1) + the number of infants expected (1 or more) when determining income eligibility for the household.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. |
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