Florida WIC Program
Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply
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About the Florida WIC Program
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Florida WIC is administered by the Florida Department of Health and is available in all 67 counties. The program serves hundreds of thousands of participants every month through county health department offices across the state. If you think you or your child might qualify, the program has no enrollment cap and no waitlist — eligible applicants are served.
Florida WIC has one notable quirk worth knowing upfront: all WIC offices close at noon on the last day of each month for inventories and staff training. Plan your appointments and shopping accordingly.
Who Qualifies for WIC in Florida
Florida WIC is open to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women up to six months after delivery, infants, and children under age five. Legal residence or U.S. citizenship is not required — you must live in Florida. Migrant families, military families, fathers, foster parents, and legal guardians with eligible children are all welcome to apply.
If your household currently receives Medicaid, SNAP (food assistance), or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Bring your current enrollment card or letter to your appointment. For households not in those programs, the standard threshold is 185% of the federal poverty level based on gross household income before taxes. An unborn child counts as a household member for pregnant applicants.
Tribal members enrolled in FDPIR should ask their local WIC office about adjunctive eligibility.
Every applicant also needs a nutritional risk finding, determined at your free WIC certification visit by a licensed nutritionist or nutrition educator. Most applicants qualify without difficulty.
What Florida WIC Provides
Benefits are loaded onto a Florida WIC EBT card that works like a debit card at authorized WIC grocery stores across the state. Check your balance before shopping by calling WIC EBT Customer Service at 866-629-1095, visiting the WIC EBT online system, or sliding your card at a WIC EBT point-of-sale machine in the store.
Florida's food list covers milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, whole grains, 100% juice, beans, peanut butter, tofu, canned fish, and baby food. Florida specifically approves lactose-free milk options for participants with lactose intolerance. The food list is updated periodically — the most recent full update was October 2025. Use the Florida WIC App or the searchable food list at floridahealth.gov to check current approved items and brands before shopping.
Every participant receives a Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables: $26 per month for children, $47 per month for pregnant or postpartum women, and $52 per month for breastfeeding women.
Florida WIC places strong emphasis on breastfeeding support, sustained through a network of peer counselors, lactation consultants, and nutrition education sessions available at local offices. Breast pumps are available for eligible breastfeeding participants.
How to Apply for WIC in Florida
Florida does not have a statewide online application. To apply, use the WIC Prescreening Tool at FloridaWIC.org (available in multiple languages) to check eligibility, then contact your local county WIC office to schedule a certification visit. You can find your local county office at FloridaWIC.org. Florida also has a virtual assistant called Willow available on the FloridaWIC.org website that can answer eligibility questions and help connect you to your nearest office.
Recertification in Florida
Pregnant women are certified through delivery. Breastfeeding women are certified up to one year postpartum. Postpartum non-breastfeeding women are certified for six months. Children are certified annually. Your local WIC office will notify you when recertification is due. Remember: all Florida WIC offices close at noon on the last day of each month — don't schedule recertification for that time.
The Florida WIC App
Florida has its own dedicated Florida WIC Mobile App (free on iOS and Android) that lets participants view appointments and food benefits, scan UPC barcodes to check if items are WIC-approved, upload documents required for certification, and find WIC-authorized stores and clinics across the state. The app also includes Willow Watson, an AI chat assistant that can answer a wide range of WIC questions. Available in English and Spanish with Haitian Creole support — useful for Florida's large Haitian-American communities in South Florida.
Florida WIC program materials and services are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole (Kreyòl). If you need assistance in another language, free language assistance is available upon request at any local WIC office.
Income at or below 185% FPL. Automatic eligibility with Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF.
Monthly food benefits loaded to your WIC EBT card plus nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Frequently Asked Questions — Florida WIC
Use the WIC Prescreening Tool at FloridaWIC.org to check eligibility, then contact your local county WIC office to schedule a certification visit. The FloridaWIC.org website also offers Willow, a virtual assistant that can answer eligibility questions and help you find your nearest office.
If your household receives Medicaid, SNAP (food assistance), or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in Florida. Bring your current enrollment documentation to your appointment instead of income paperwork.
Florida uses the federal WIC income threshold of 185% of the federal poverty level. For a household of four, that is $4,957 per month or $59,478 per year in gross income for the 2025–2026 benefit year. If your household receives Medicaid, SNAP, or TCA, you automatically meet the income requirement.
Yes. The Florida WIC Mobile App is available free on iOS and Android. It lets you view your food benefits and appointments, scan UPC barcodes to check if items are WIC approved, upload documents for certification, and find WIC-authorized stores and clinics near you. The app includes Willow Watson, an AI chat assistant. Available in English and Spanish with Haitian Creole support.
All Florida WIC offices close at noon on the last day of each month for inventory counts and staff training. This is a statewide policy. Plan your appointments and any last-minute shopping accordingly — do not schedule your certification visit for the afternoon of the last day of the month.
Florida WIC serves hundreds of thousands of participants every month across all 67 counties, making it one of the largest state WIC programs in the country. The program is administered by the Florida Department of Health through county health department offices. It has no waitlist — all eligible applicants are served.
Florida WIC Income Limits 2026
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 |
| Each additional person | add $10,175 | add $848 |
| Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Figures are 185% of the federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (including Guam). Alaska and Hawaii residents see higher income limits. Source: USDA FNS Federal Register notice 2025-03576 (90 FR 11598). | ||
Automatic Income Eligibility in Florida
If your household currently participates in any of these programs, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in Florida:
- Medicaid
- SNAP (food assistance / food stamps)
- Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA)
Bring your current enrollment card or letter to your WIC appointment instead of income paperwork. You do not need to be on any public assistance program to qualify for WIC — many working families who don't receive other benefits still qualify based on income alone.
Tribal members enrolled in FDPIR should ask their local WIC office about adjunctive eligibility.
What Counts as Income in Florida
Florida WIC counts all gross household income before taxes, including wages, self-employment income, Social Security, child support, alimony, and unemployment benefits. Housing assistance and tax refunds are not counted. For variable income like tips or seasonal work, WIC uses a recent pay period to calculate your household income.
Income Is Not the Only Requirement
Qualifying on income gets you past one hurdle, but Florida WIC also requires a nutritional risk determination. A licensed nutritionist or nutrition educator at your local WIC office completes this free assessment at your certification visit. Nearly all applicants meet at least one nutritional risk criterion. Use the prescreening tool at FloridaWIC.org to get an initial sense of your eligibility before contacting a local office.
Florida WIC Approved Foods
Florida WIC's approved food list is maintained by the Florida Department of Health and updated periodically — the most recent full update was October 2025. The complete searchable food list is available at floridahealth.gov. You can also use the Florida WIC App (free on iOS and Android) to scan UPC barcodes in the store and instantly check whether an item is approved.
Florida-Specific Food Notes
Lactose-free milk: Florida WIC specifically approves lactose-free milk options for participants with lactose intolerance — an important option in a state with a large Latin American population where lactose intolerance is more prevalent. Ask your WIC nutritionist to note this on your benefits if needed.
Tofu: Florida WIC approves tofu as a protein option. Check the Florida WIC App or the food list at floridahealth.gov for currently approved brands and package sizes.
Haitian Creole shopping guide: Florida WIC publishes its food list and program materials in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole (Kreyòl), reflecting the significant Haitian-American WIC population in Miami-Dade and Broward counties.
Canned fish: Approved for women and children. Check the current food list at floridahealth.gov for approved varieties and package sizes.
Fruits and vegetables CVB: $26 per month for children, $47 per month for pregnant or postpartum women, $52 per month for breastfeeding women. Fresh, frozen, and canned options without added sugar, salt, or sauces are all eligible.
Shopping Tips for Florida WIC
Use the Florida WIC App to scan barcodes before putting items in your cart — it's the fastest way to confirm approval without guessing at checkout. Check your EBT balance before shopping by calling 866-629-1095 or visiting the WIC EBT online system. Benefits do not roll over month to month.
One Florida-specific rule to remember: all Florida WIC offices close at noon on the last day of each month for inventory and staff training. If you need to call your local office for a shopping issue, plan around this.
If you suspect WIC benefit misuse, Florida has a dedicated fraud reporting line: 855-283-5135.
