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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 South Dakota is administered through the South Dakota Department of Health.
Learn more about WIC in South Dakota on the Department of 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 (877) 231-9314 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.
To learn more about WIC services in South Dakota, click here.
After you are accepted into the WIC program, you will be assigned a specific food package category by the South Dakota Department of 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 South Dakota, 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 income refers to the total earnings before any taxes are imposed. There is a monthly and annual income limit that households must meet. 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 South Dakota WIC 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 South Dakota, 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 by reviewing the application and interview criteria 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.
You can also set up a WIC certification appointment by filling out a form online. To set up an appointment through the online WIC form, click here.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the South Dakota WIC General Office at Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST:
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.
If you apply for WIC in South Dakota, 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.
Learn more about 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 check or eWIC card in the mail within 14 days of being approved. You can use these monetary benefits 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:
If your WIC application was denied, you have the right to file an appeal. You can submit the appeal to the South Dakota Department of 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 WIC 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 South Dakota WIC office location here.
To file an appeal for a Fair Hearing 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
After writing your request letter, you can send it by mail to the following address:
South Dakota WIC Program
South Dakota Department of Health
600 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD 57501-2536
For more information about the Fair Hearing process, click here to view the South Carolina WIC Fair Hearing PDF.
You can also contact the WIC General Office for assistance at 1 (800) 738-2301.
If your eWIC card is lost, stolen or damaged, you must contact the EBT card customer service team to shut down your eWIC card and request a replacement.
To replace your eWIC card in South Dakota, call 1 (877) 231-9314 and a replacement will be mailed to the address on your WIC account.
Learn more about the eWIC card here.
For help with obtaining WIC benefits, or for any further questions about the program, call the South Dakota Department of Health at (605) 773-3361.
You can also contact the WIC General Office for help setting a WIC appointment at 1 (800) 738-2301
To fax any relevant information to the office, use 1 (866) 579-8246.
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 WIC EBT card, call EBT customer service at 1 (877) 231-9314.
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 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 South Dakota is administered through the South Dakota Department of Health.
To apply for WIC in South Dakota, 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 by reviewing the application and interview criteria 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.
You can also set up a WIC certification appointment by filling out a form online. To set up an appointment through the online WIC form, click here.
If you have questions about the application process or require assistance, contact the South Dakota WIC General Office at Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM MST:
Note: Currently, in-person applications have been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic and all interviews will be held over the phone.
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 and scroll past the application form.
If you apply for WIC in South Dakota, 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.
Learn more about 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 check or eWIC card in the mail within 14 days of being approved. You can use these monetary benefits 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 South Dakota WIC FAQ page here.
If your WIC application was denied, you have the right to file an appeal. Information about the South Dakota appeals process was not immediately available online. However, most states offer an in-person or by-mail appeals process.
You may be able to file an appeal in person. To do this, you can visit a local WIC office. You may need to speak with a representative and tell them why you are appealing your determination. You may also need to bring your benefit determination letter and evidence that supports your appeal. Find your nearest South Dakota WIC office location here.
To file an appeal for a fair hearing, you may need to write a letter that includes the following information:
An explanation of how to appeal the decision should be enclosed in your determination letter.
You can also contact the WIC General Office for assistance at 1 (800) 738-2301.
For help with obtaining WIC benefits, or for any further questions about the program, call the South Dakota Department of Health at (605) 773-3361.
You can also contact the WIC General Office for help setting a WIC appointment at 1 (800) 738-2301
To fax any relevant information to the office, use 1 (866) 579-8246.
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 WIC EBT card, call EBT customer service at 1 (877) 231-9314.
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.