WIC Eligibility

WIC ​​is for families

Dakota County WIC is for:

• Infants
• Children up to age 5
• People who are:
  • Pregnant
  • Breastfeeding or chestfeeding
  • Or recently had a baby

WIC welcomes all parents and caregivers. If you are a dad, grandparent, foster parent or any caregiver of a child under 5 years of age, you may get WIC for your child.

You do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be eligible for the WIC program.

Qualify for WIC

Families qualify for WIC if they live in Minnesota and:  

• Meet the WIC income guidelines
  OR​
• Participate in one of the following programs:
  • Medical Assistance (MA)
  • SNAP (Food Stamps)
  • Minnesota Family Investment Program (MFIP)
  • Energy Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Reduced or Free School Lunch
  • Head Start

If you have questions about your income or eligibility, call WIC at 952-891-7525.​