Did you know military families may qualify for WIC benefits?
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides free nutritional support, feeding assistance, and educational resources for eligible military families. The M-WIST screening tool offers quick, confidential screening and guidance on next steps.
WIC support may include:
• Healthy foods and nutrition support
• Formula and baby food assistance
• Breastfeeding and lactation support
• Nutrition counseling and meal planning
• Child development education resources
Eligibility information:
• Pregnancy enrollment begins once pregnancy is medically confirmed
• Support can continue up to 6 months postpartum if formula feeding, or up to 12 months postpartum if breastfeeding
• Children may be enrolled from birth until age 5
For military families, some income considerations may differ:
• BAH and combat deployment-related pay are not included in income calculations
WIC is available in all 50 states, U.S. territories, and overseas duty assignments through the WIC Overseas Program.
| Date Taken: | 06.09.2026 |
| Published: | 07-07-26 11:57 AM |
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