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WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN (WIC)

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program for Women, Infants and Children up to age 5. It provides nutritious supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, as well as nutrition education and referral to health care services at no cost to eligible families.

Central District Health offers WIC appointments in several locations. In the Treasure Valley, appointments are available in Boise, Kuna, Garden City, and Meridian. Appointments are also available in Boise, Elmore and Valley counties.

Clinic Locations & Phone Numbers

Intérprete gratuito | مترجم مجاني | Mukalimani wa bure | Nishulka Dobhasey

This program is available to:
  • Pregnant women
  • Breastfeeding women for up to 12 months after delivery
  • Non-nursing, postpartum women up to 6 months after delivery
  • Infants from birth to one year
  • Children who are 1 to 5 years old

To be eligible:

  • Must live in Idaho
  • Meet income guidelines of a gross household income of 185% of the Office of Management & Budget (OMB) poverty level. See income Eligibility Guidelines below.

INCOME GUIDELINES
WIC eligibility is determined by the number of members and the total income in a household.

Effective from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021

Maximum Gross Household Income
Number of Household Members
PER MONTH
PER YEAR
1
$1,968
$23,606
2
$2,658
$31,894
3
$3,349
$40,182
4
$4,040
$48,470
5
$4,730
$56,758

One pregnant woman counts as two household members.
More than 5 household members, please call the local WIC program - 208-327-7488

Non-Discrimination Statement

USDA is an equal opportunity provider. USDA es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades. To read full statement, click here.

Additional Resources

Contact

CDH WIC
Phone 208-327-7488 | Fax 208-321-2243 
Email WIC

upcoming events

MAY 139 am
LATE OPEN: FAMILY & CLINIC SERVICES

To allow for a staff meeting, our Family & Clinic Services will open at 9 am on Thursday, May 13. 208-327-7400

MAY 21 8:30 am
BOARD OF HEALTH MEETING & BUDGET HEARING

The next Board of Health meeting will be held on Friday, May 21, 2021, following the annual District Budget Hearing starting at 8:30 am. View the proposed FY-2022 District Budget, HERE. The Board Meeting schedule is posted inside CDH Headquarters and on the Board Meetings page, HERE. View past meetings via YouTube.