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The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals and support, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. The WIC program in Alabama is administered through the Alabama Department of Health and Welfare.
Learn more about WIC in Alabama on the Department of Public Health WIC page here.
WIC assists women and children by providing nutrition assistance and health support. If you are eligible for WIC, you will be able to access the following services:
Monthly nutrition assistance benefits are placed on an eWIC card. The eWIC cards are issued to eligible participants after they are approved for the program.
After you receive your eWIC card, you will have to set up your account. Call 1 (855) 279-0683 or click here to begin the process online. You will need to select a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to complete the setup.
The eWIC card functions like a debit card, allowing participants to swipe their card and enter their PIN to complete a transaction at participating vendors. You can find stores that accept WIC benefits near you by downloading the WICShopper App here.
The WICShopper App also provides information on all the food items you can purchase with your WIC benefits.
To learn more about WIC services in Alabama, click here.
After you are accepted into the WIC program, you will be assigned a specific food package category by the Alabama Department of Public Health. The food package you will be assigned is dependent on:
For women and children, each food package comes with a set list of covered food items and the maximum amount of the food item that will be covered by the program (in ounces or fluid ounces) each month. Items included in food packages for women and children are:
Infant food packages are provided in the same level of detail but vary based on the age of the infant and how they are fed (breastfed vs. formula fed). Covered food items based on these factors include:
Learn more about WIC Food Packages and Maximum Monthly Allowances here.
To be eligible for WIC in Alabama, you must meet the following requirements:
The WIC income limits are based on the number of members in your household and are categorized by time period. Gross household income - which is income before any taxes are imposed - must be below monthly and annual income limits. They are as follows.
| Yearly Income | Monthly Income | |
| Family of 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 |
| Family of 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 |
| Family of 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 |
| Family of 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 |
| Family of 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 |
| Family of 6 | $74,518 | $6,210 |
| Family of 7 | $84,027 | $7,003 |
| Family of 8 | $93,536 | $7,795 |
| For each additional member, add | $9,509 | $793 |
Note that pregnant women count as two people within a household.
For more information about WIC eligibility, visit the Alabama Public Health page here.
To test your eligibility for WIC benefits, use the WIC Prescreening Tool here. Using the WIC Prescreening Tool is not an application.
To apply for WIC in Alabama, complete the following three steps:
Learn if you may be eligible for WIC benefits by using the WIC Prescreening Tool here.
Learn what documents and information you need here.
You must schedule a WIC certification appointment at a WIC clinic to apply. To set up an appointment by phone, call your local WIC clinic. Click here to find the contact information for WIC clinics near you.
Your eligibility for WIC benefits will be verified during your appointment.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the Alabama Bureau of Family Health Service’s WIC Division Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST:
Note: Currently, Alabama WIC is still open for business, but has modified services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To schedule an appointment, call the Alabama WIC program main office at 1 (888) 942-4673 or download the Alabama WIC app here.
The WIC certification appointment is the applicant's first appointment at a WIC clinic and is used to determine their eligibility for benefits. Applicants meet with a WIC representative and present all the necessary documents to apply for assistance.
Applicants should have the following items on hand for their WIC appointment:
All applicants, including the mother and all eligible children, must be present at the appointment.
After providing the necessary documentation, trained staff at the WIC clinic will conduct a health exam on each of the applicants to determine if they are at medical or nutritional risk. The assessment will include a blood test, a health questionnaire and measurements of their height and weight.
For more information on what to bring to your WIC appointment, click here.
If you apply for WIC in Alabama, your eligibility will be determined during your certification appointment at the WIC clinic. You will not need to wait to find out if your application is approved.
However, if your location does not have sufficient funds to serve all eligible applicants, you may be put on a waiting list to receive benefits. In this situation, applicants will receive benefits based on a priority system that gives those in most need earlier access to benefits.
Learn more about the Waiting List here and the WIC Eligibility Priority System here.
After you set up your WIC appointment and apply for benefits at a local WIC clinic, your eligibility will be determined by the representative who processes your application.
If you are approved for benefits, you will receive your eWIC card during your first visit. You will set your PIN and learn how to use your eWIC card to purchase WIC-approved foods. For information on what foods you can purchase with your WIC benefits, click here.
You will also be able to access WIC clinic support programs right away, including:
Learn more information about WIC benefits and what to expect from the program on the Alabama eWIC brochure here.
If your WIC application was denied, you have the right to file an appeal. You can submit the appeal to the Alabama Department of Public Health in person or by mail within 60 days of when you are notified about your ineligibility.
To file an appeal in person, visit a local Department of Public Health office. You will need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. You will also need to bring your benefit determination letter and evidence that supports your appeal. Find your nearest Alabama Health and Welfare office location here.
To file a claim by mail, you will need to write a letter that includes the following information:
You must also enclose a copy of your determination letter when filing an appeal by mail. Submit your appeal request to the following address:
Alabama Department of Public Health
Bureau of Family Health Services
Division of WIC
The RSA Tower, Suite 1300
P.O. Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
Learn more information about the appeal process by reviewing the Hearing Procedures section of the WIC Administrative Code provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health here.
If your eWIC card is lost, stolen or damaged, you must contact eWIC customer service at 1 (855) 279-0683 or visit your WIC office to shut down your card.
To replace your eWIC card in Alabama, you will need to go to your local WIC office to obtain a new card.
Learn more about the eWIC card here.
For help with obtaining WIC benefits, or for any further questions about the program, call the Alabama Department of Public Health at 1 (334) 334-206-5673 or 1 (888) 942-4673 (toll-free).
You can also visit or call a local WIC clinic for further assistance. Find your nearest location and contact information here.
If you have questions about your eWIC card, call eWIC customer service at 1 (855) 279-0683.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and compiled a guide and these answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to provide you useful information on the process to help you get the benefits you need.
Our free WIC Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.
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The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides federal grants to states for supplemental foods, health care referrals, and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk. The WIC program in Alabama is administered through the Alabama Department of Public Health.
To apply for WIC in Alabama, complete the following three steps:
Learn if you may be eligible for WIC benefits by using the WIC Prescreening Tool here.
Learn what documents and information you need here.
You must schedule a WIC certification appointment at a WIC clinic to apply. To set up an appointment by phone, call your local WIC clinic. Click here to find the contact information for WIC clinics near you.
Your eligibility for WIC benefits will be verified during your appointment.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the Alabama Bureau of Family Health Service’s WIC Division Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM CST:
Note: Currently, Alabama WIC is still open for business, but has modified services due to the COVID-19 pandemic. To schedule an appointment, call the Alabama WIC program main office at 1 (888) 942-4673 or download the Alabama WIC app here.
The WIC certification appointment is the applicant's first appointment at a WIC clinic and is used to determine their eligibility for benefits. Applicants meet with a WIC representative and present all the necessary documents to apply for assistance.
Applicants should have the following items on hand for their WIC appointment:
All applicants, including the mother and all eligible children, must be present at the appointment.
After providing the necessary documentation, trained staff at the WIC clinic will conduct a health exam on each of the applicants to determine if they are at medical or nutritional risk. The assessment will include a blood test, a health questionnaire and measurements of their height and weight.
For more information on what to bring to your WIC appointment, click here.
If you apply for WIC in Alabama, your eligibility will be determined during your certification appointment at the WIC clinic. You will not need to wait to find out if your application is approved.
However, if your location does not have sufficient funds to serve all eligible applicants, you may be put on a waiting list to receive benefits. In this situation, applicants will receive benefits based on a priority system that gives those in most need earlier access to benefits.
Learn more about the Waiting List here and the WIC Eligibility Priority System here.
After you set up your WIC appointment and apply for benefits at a local WIC clinic, your eligibility will be determined by the representative who processes your application.
If you are approved for benefits, you will receive your eWIC card during your first visit. You will set your PIN and learn how to use your eWIC card to purchase WIC-approved foods. For information on what foods you can purchase with your WIC benefits, click here.
You will also be able to access WIC clinic support programs right away, including:
Learn more information about WIC benefits and what to expect from the program on the Alabama eWIC brochure here.
If your WIC application was denied, you have the right to file an appeal. You can submit the appeal to the Alabama Department of Public Health in person or by mail within 60 days of when you are notified about your ineligibility.
To file an appeal in person, visit a local Department of Public Health office. You will need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. You will also need to bring your benefit determination letter and evidence that supports your appeal. Find your nearest Alabama Health and Welfare office location here.
To file a claim by mail, you will need to write a letter that includes the following information:
You must also enclose a copy of your determination letter when filing an appeal by mail. Submit your appeal request to the following address:
Alabama Department of Public Health
Bureau of Family Health Services
Division of WIC
The RSA Tower, Suite 1300
P.O. Box 303017
Montgomery, AL 36130-3017
Learn more information about the appeal process by reviewing the Hearing Procedures section of the WIC Administrative Code provided by the Alabama Department of Public Health here.
For help with obtaining WIC benefits, or for any further questions about the program, call the Alabama Department of Public Health at 1 (334) 334-206-5673 or 1 (888) 942-4673 (toll-free).
You can also visit or call a local WIC clinic for further assistance. Find your nearest location and contact information here.
If you have questions about your eWIC card, call eWIC customer service at 1 (855) 279-0683.
While we are not affiliated with the government in any way, our private company engaged writers to research the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and compiled a guide and the following answers to frequently asked questions. Our goal is to help you get the benefits that you need by providing useful information on the process.
Our free WIC Guide is filled with helpful information about how to apply, program eligibility and how to get in touch with local offices. You can view our free guide here.