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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on May 15, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Oregon, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Resources website.

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Description of Program and Relief

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time.

WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, vouchers for healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. WIC serves babies and children up to age 5, pregnant women, new mothers, dads, grandparents, foster parents of young children, and working families.

Oregon WIC is working to ensure that families continue to receive WIC benefits at this time, and as of March 20, 2020 has provided a waiver of the physical presence requirements that would otherwise require participants to receive physical and bloodwork testing in person.

Government or Lead Agency

Oregon Health Authority / WIC Program.

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

WIC benefits are available to:

  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding a baby under 1 year old, or had a baby or were pregnant in the past six months, and have low to medium income (see below link for income guidelines)

  • Infants under 1 year old and children under 5 years old living in families with low to medium income

  • Individuals are income-eligible for WIC if they have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines, available here.

  • Individuals do not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.

  • Full eligibility requirements are available here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

Toll-free number: (800) 735-2900

List of Additional Information

For WIC clinic and store locations, click here.

For general information click here.


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