The state agency's income standard must be between 100 percent of the federal poverty guidelines (issued each year by the Department of Health and Human Services), but cannot be more than 185 percent of the federal poverty income guidelines. Automatic Income Eligibility.
WIC staff may request further documentation, such as a letter from a benefactor who is providing resources to the applicant (i.e. church, shelter). Exception If an applicant fails to bring proof of income to the WIC appointment, the local agency may certify the participant for a temporary (30 day) certification.
To Apply New applicants need to bring: Proof of Identification (guardian and child's ID) Proof of Residency. Proof of Income. Existing clients need to bring: Georgia WIC folder. Picture I.D. You may designate a proxy to pick up voucher on your behalf. Proxy must have valid I.D. and your WIC folder.
Help WIC help you! “Proof of ID, residency and income is needed for each. applicant/participant/guardian/caregiver and infant/child”. Please call your local WIC. Proof of Identifications. Infant: Child: Women: Proof of Residency (Address) (P.O. Box address is not acceptable)
Georgia WIC serves to safeguard the health of low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, including breastfeeding promotion and support, and referrals to health ...
Gross Income Guidelines Household SizeAnnualWeekly 1 $27,861 $536 2 $37,814 $728 3 $47,767 $919 4 $57,720 $1,1106 more rows
The WIC program provides monthly food benefits that ensure participants receive the nutrients they need for a healthy future. The new eWIC card, similar to a debit card, creates an easy and efficient checkout process for participants to use at authorized WIC vendors all over the state.
The WIC program provides monthly food benefits that ensure participants receive the nutrients they need for a healthy future. The new eWIC card, similar to a debit card, creates an easy and efficient checkout process for participants to use at authorized WIC vendors all over the state.
Take the first step and join WIC for your family – because your children deserve a healthy start. Check your eligibility today. To apply visit: Georgia Gateway or call 706.298. 6080 or 770.722.