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The WIC Program is for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5.
Do I qualify?
To take part in WIC, you must live in Nebraska, meet income guidelines and be determined to have a nutrition risk by a WIC professional. Please call us at (308) 385-5188 for questions on whether you qualify.
What are the income guidelines?
Income guidelines are how much money you make. WIC is for those with who might not have access to nutritious food. Below are the current guidelines.
Nebraska WIC INCOME GUIDELINES
Effective June 1, 2026
|
Family Size |
Annual Income |
Monthly Income |
Twice Monthly Income |
Bi-Weekly Income |
Weekly Income |
|
1 |
29,526 |
2,461 |
1,231 |
1,136 |
568 |
|
2 |
40,034 |
3,337 |
1,669 |
1,540 |
770 |
|
3 |
50,542 |
4,212 |
2,106 |
1,944 |
972 |
|
4 |
61,050 |
5,088 |
2,544 |
2,349 |
1,175 |
|
5 |
71,558 |
5,964 |
2,982 |
2,753 |
1,377 |
|
6 |
82,066 |
6,839 |
3,420 |
3,157 |
1,579 |
|
7 |
92,574 |
7,715 |
3,858 |
3,561 |
1,781 |
|
8 |
103,082 |
8,591 |
4,296 |
3,965 |
1,983 |
|
9 |
113,590 |
9,466 |
4,733 |
4,369 |
2,185 |
|
10 |
124,098 |
10,342 |
5,171 |
4,773 |
2,387 |
|
11 |
134,606 |
11,218 |
5,609 |
5,178 |
2,589 |
|
12 |
145,114 |
12,093 |
6,047 |
5,582 |
2,791 |
|
13 |
155,622 |
12,969 |
6,485 |
5,986 |
2,993 |
|
14 |
166,130 |
13,845 |
6,923 |
6,390 |
3,195 |
|
15 |
176,638 |
14,720 |
7,360 |
6,794 |
3,397 |
|
Each add’l family member add |
+ $10,508 |
+ $876 |
+ $438 |
+ $405 |
+ $203 |
|
These income guidelines are 185% of the Office of Management and Budget’s income guidelines (same as for reduced price school meals), in accordance with Sec. 17 of the Child Nutrition Act of 1996 and Federal Regulation 246.7 (d). |
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How do I sign up?
Call us at (308) 385-5188 or stop by our offices at 1137 South Locust Street in Grand Island. We are open from 8 am - 5 pm Mondays through Thursdays and 8 am - 4:30 pm on Fridays. We are closed Saturdays, Sundays and certain holidays.
What do I need to bring with me?
You will need to bring three things:
-Identification (such as a driver's license or social security card)
-Proof of residency (such as mail from the last 30 days)
-Proof of income (such as a pay stub or SNAP/EBT card)
What if I have questions?
We are here to help! Please call (308) 385-5188 and we will gladly answer all your questions.