Vermont WIC Program
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Vermont's WIC program is run by the Vermont Department of Health and delivered through local district health offices serving every county in the state. It provides free nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community services for pregnant Vermonters and parents and caregivers with children under 5 — welcoming all family structures, including fathers, grandparents, foster parents, and legal guardians.
Who WIC Serves in Vermont
WIC is open to pregnant women, women up to six months after giving birth (or up to a year if breastfeeding), infants, and children up to their 5th birthday. To qualify, a household needs to meet income guidelines and show a nutrition-related risk, which a WIC staff member or your doctor can help confirm.
What Your Benefits Include
Approved participants receive monthly funds for foods like milk, eggs, whole grains, fruits, vegetables, and infant formula, along with nutrition education and breastfeeding support. Vermont WIC also connects families to other community resources, including 3SquaresVT (Vermont's SNAP program), Reach Up (Vermont's TANF program), Dr. Dynasaur (Vermont's children's Medicaid/CHIP program), Hunger Free Vermont, the Vermont Food Bank, Help Me Grow, and Vermont 211. Households already enrolled in 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, or Dr. Dynasaur automatically meet WIC's income requirement.
Eligible participants can also join the seasonal Farm to Family program, which provides coupons to buy fresh, locally grown produce at participating Vermont farmers' markets and farm stands.
How to apply
You can start a Vermont WIC application online, text APPLY to 1-844-TEXT-WIC (1-844-839-8942), or contact your local district health office directly. A staff member will help you finish enrollment and schedule your first visit.
Remote appointments
Vermont WIC offers remote appointments for many visits — local offices provide phone and video options in addition to in-person visits, with interpretation services available at no cost for any format. This can make it easier for families in rural parts of the state to stay connected with their WIC nutritionist without traveling to an office.
Vermont WIC Questions
Who is eligible for WIC?
Pregnant women, women up to six weeks postpartum (or up to a year if breastfeeding), infants, and children up to age 5 may qualify, based on income and a nutrition-related risk factor.
Can I get WIC if I already receive 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, or Dr. Dynasaur?
Yes. Participating in 3SquaresVT (SNAP), Reach Up (TANF), or Dr. Dynasaur (children's Medicaid/CHIP) automatically meets WIC's income eligibility requirement, which can speed up your application.
How long do WIC benefits last before I have to recertify?
Certification periods vary by category — pregnant women are certified through pregnancy and up to six weeks postpartum, while infants and children are typically recertified every six months to a year. Your local WIC office will confirm your specific schedule.
Do I need to be a U.S. citizen to get WIC?
No. WIC does not have a citizenship requirement, and applying does not require providing immigration status information for the person applying for benefits.
Can I complete my WIC appointment without visiting an office?
Yes. Vermont WIC offers phone and video appointments in addition to in-person visits, with free interpretation services available for any format, which helps families in rural parts of the state stay connected with their WIC nutritionist without traveling.
What is the Farm to Family Program?
Farm to Family is a Vermont program that gives eligible WIC participants seasonal coupons to buy fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs at participating Vermont farmers markets and farm stands. Contact your local health office for the current distribution schedule.
Compare Other States
WIC eligibility, income limits, and benefit amounts are set state by state. These share Vermont's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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Learn more →WIC Recertification
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