WIC - New Jersey Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
 
Contact Information
1-866-44NJWIC
609-292-9560

Division of Family Health Services
The Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364
Web site
 
Hours of Service
Varies with each local WIC agency
 
How to Apply

Applications can be made through local WIC agencies. For list of local WIC agencies, please call toll free number 1-866-446-5942 or the NJ WIC State Office at 609-292-9560 or visit our Web site.

 
Parent Organization
The Department of Health and Senior Services
P.O. Box 364
Trenton, NJ 08625-0364

Contact Information
Jean Malloy
609-292-9560
e-mail
 
Program Description
WIC is a public health nutrition program designed to improve health outcomes and influence lifetime nutrition and health behaviors in a targeted, at-risk population. Nutrition education is the cornerstone of the WIC Program.  WIC serves low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, and infants and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.

Eligible WIC participants receive:
  • Nutrition education (individual counseling and group classes). 
  • Breastfeeding promotion and support.
  • Monthly vouchers for WIC authorized nutritious foods.
  • Four $5 checks to purchase fresh local fruits, vegetables and fresh cut herbs from certified farmers from June to November 30.
  • Information and referrals to other health programs such as immunization and social service programs. 
 
Fees
None
 

Eligibility
General Requirements:

Applicant must meet four criteria to be eligible for WIC

  • Live in New Jersey
  • Be a pregnant, breastfeeding or postpartum woman, an infant or child under 5 years old.
  • Household income less than 185% of poverty guidelines.
  • Have a nutritional need or risk.
 
Income Requirements:

     (Effective from July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010


Family Size

Annual Income

1

$20, 036

2

$26,955

3

$33,874

4

$40,793

5

$47.712

6

$54.631

7

$61,550

8

$68, 469

Each Add’l Member Add

+$6, 919
 
Areas Served
All counties
 
Language Translation Services
Translation services available
 
Program Web Site Address
http://www.nj.gov/health/fhs/wic