Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Program
What is WIC?
WIC is a supplemental food and nutrition program for pregnant and breastfeeding women and their children from birth to age five. Alaska WIC provides nutrition information, counseling, and periodic health screening, along with supplemental food vouchers for infant formula and healthy foods.
Who is eligible?
- Women, infants, and children with special nutritional needs
- Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Women up to 6 months postpartum
- Infants from birth to one year of age
- Children up to their fifth birthday
Participants must also:
- Have a nutritional need
- Meet income eligibility guidelines
What foods does WIC provide?
WIC will provide foods rich in protein, calcium, iron and vitamins A, C, and D.
| WIC Foods |
| Breastfeeding Mothers |
Pregnant & Postpartum Women |
Infants |
Children up to 5 years |
Milk
Cheese
Eggs
Peanut Butter
Beans
Juice
Cereal
Tuna or Salmon
Carrots |
Milk
Cheese
Eggs
Peanut Butter
Beans
Juice
Cereal
|
Formula
(if not breastfeeding)Juice
Cereal |
Milk
Cheese
Peanut Butter
Beans
Juice
Cereal
|
How to Apply:
- Call the clinic nearest you for an appointment
- Print out the front & back of the application and bring it to your appointment, along with your ID and proof of gross monthly income
Eligibility Guidelines (Based on gross income):
WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines
|
(Effective from July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009)
|
| |
| Household Size |
Annually |
Monthly |
Twice Monthly |
Bi-Weekly |
Weekly |
| ALASKA |
| 1 |
$24,050 |
$2,005 |
$1,003 |
$925 |
$463 |
| 2 |
$32,375 |
$2,698 |
$1,349 |
$1,246 |
$623 |
| 3 |
$40,700 |
$3,392 |
$1,696 |
$1,566 |
$783 |
| 4 |
$49,025 |
$4,086 |
$2,043 |
$1,886 |
$943 |
| 5 |
$57,350 |
$4,780 |
$2,390 |
$2,206 |
$1,103 |
| 6 |
$65,675 |
$5,473 |
$2,737 |
$2,526 |
$1,263 |
| 7 |
$74,000 |
$6,167 |
$3,084 |
$2,847 |
$1,424 |
| 8 |
$82,325 |
$6,861 |
$3,431 |
$3,167 |
$1,584 |
| 9 |
$90,650 |
$7,555 |
$3,778 |
$3,487 |
$1,744 |
| 10 |
$95,975 |
$8,245 |
$4,124 |
$3,807 |
$1,904 |
| 11 |
$98,975 |
$8,942 |
$4,818 |
$4,127 |
$2,064 |
| 12 |
$107,300 |
$9,636 |
$5,165 |
$4,448 |
$2,224 |
| 13 |
$115,625 |
$10,330 |
$5,512 |
$4,768 |
$2,384 |
| 14 |
$123,950 |
$11,023 |
$5,859 |
$5,088 |
$2,544 |
| 15 |
$132,275 |
$11,717 |
$5,859 |
$5,408 |
$2,704 |
| 16 |
$140,600 |
$12,411 |
$6,206 |
$5,728 |
$2,864 |
| Each Additional Family Member, add |
$8,325
|
$694
|
$347
|
$321
|
$161
|
Forms of Income Accepted:
- Last 30 Days of Pay Stubs • Denali KidCare
- Medicaid • ATAP
- LES • Unemployment Papers
- Permanent Fund Dividend • Child Support
- Free/Reduced Price School Lunch Program
MOA WIC Program Clinic Locations & Hours:
| Locations |
Hours of Operation |
Downtown Anchorage/L Street
Health & Human Services Bld.
825 L Street, Suite 209
Anchorage, Alaska 99501
Phone: (907) 343-4668 |
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30am–5:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm-6:00pm
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm |
East Anchorage
Alaska Regional Medical Plaza
1200 Airport Heights Rd. Ste 275
Anchorage, Alaska 99504
Phone: (907) 343-4500 |
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30am-5:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm-5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm |
Central Anchorage
Providence Alaska Medical Center
3200 Providence Dr.
Bldg B, Ste 204Anchorage, AK 99508
Phone: (907) 343-6570 |
Mon, Tues, Thurs: 8:30am–5:30pm
Wednesday: 1:00pm-5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm |
Eagle River
Valley River Center
11901 Business Blvd, Suite 210
Phone: (907) 694-2131 |
Mon & Thurs: 8:30am-5:30pm
(Closed 12:00pm-1:00pm) |
Girdwood
Available once a month |
Contact the L Street Clinic for an
appointment.
Phone: (907) 343-4668 |
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