Louisiana · WIC
Free food and support for Louisiana families
WIC helps people who are pregnant, raising a baby, or caring for a child under 5. Louisiana sends millions of WIC dollars back unused every year. This free guide helps you get what you qualify for.
Do I qualify for WIC in Louisiana?
If you have SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, you already meet WIC's income rules.
You still need to be pregnant, a new parent, breastfeeding, or caring for a child under 5, and live in Louisiana. A clinic confirms the rest.
Who WIC is for
You may qualify if all of these are true:
- You are pregnant, recently had a baby, are breastfeeding, or care for a child under age 5.
- You live in Louisiana.
- Your household income is at or below the limit below or you already get SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF.
WIC income limits
185% of the federal poverty level. 2026–2027 guidelines, effective July 1, 2026.
| People in household | Monthly income at or below | Yearly income at or below |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $2,461 | $29,526 |
| 2 | $3,337 | $40,034 |
| 3 | $4,212 | $50,542 |
| 4 | $5,088 | $61,050 |
| 5 | $5,964 | $71,558 |
| 6 | $6,839 | $82,066 |
| 7 | $7,715 | $92,574 |
| 8 | $8,591 | $103,082 |
Add about $876 per month for each additional person. Count an unborn baby as part of your household.
Nothing you enter is saved or sent anywhere. This is a quick self-check, not an application. Your local WIC clinic makes the final decision.
Find a WIC clinic
You apply and pick up benefits at a local clinic. We list clinics with confirmed details so you do not call a wrong number or show up at a closed door.
Jump to your parish: East Baton Rouge , Jefferson , Orleans
Plain-language guides
Short, plain guides for every step: what to bring, how to use your benefits, extra produce money, and other Louisiana help.
- What is WIC? WIC is free food and support for pregnant people, new parents, babies, and kids under 5 in Louisiana. Here's how it works.
- What to bring to your WIC appointment A simple checklist for your Louisiana WIC visit: who to bring, your ID, proof of where you live, and proof of income.
- How to use your WIC benefits How to use your WIC card at the store, what you can buy, and how to use all of your benefits so nothing goes to waste.
- WIC foods, explained A plain-language look at the foods WIC covers, the brand and size rules, and easy swaps so your family actually eats them.
- Extra money for fresh produce (FMNP) Many WIC families qualify for extra benefits to buy local fruits and vegetables at Louisiana farmers markets. Here's how it works.
- Other help for Louisiana families If WIC isn't a fit, or you need more, here are other free Louisiana programs for food, health, child care, and support.
Official Louisiana WIC links
- Apply with myWIC / Louisiana WIC
- Call Louisiana WIC: 1-800-251-2229