USDA Tweaks WIC Income Limits for 2025 Family Support
Published Date: 3/10/2025
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The USDA updated the income limits for families who want to join the WIC program in 2025 and 2026. This means more women, babies, and kids might qualify for free healthy food and nutrition help. States will start using these new income rules soon, making sure families get the support they need without delay.
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WIC 2025–2026 Income Limits Updated
The USDA announced adjusted income eligibility guidelines for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) for 2025 and 2026. State agencies will use these new income rules to decide who can join WIC, and more women, infants, and children might qualify for free healthy food and nutrition help under the updated limits.
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