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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 3, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in the District of Columbia, we recommend that you visit D.C.'s COVID-19 Recovery Resources or Food Resources.
Description of Program and Relief
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (“WIC”)
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the United States Department of Agriculture has approved the waiver of certain requirements and extended the waiver until June 30, 2020. Additionally, effective April 1, 2020 D.C. WIC has temporarily expanded its approved food list during the COVID-19 epidemic in response to food shortages at grocery stores.
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Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
You are eligible to apply for D.C. WIC if you:
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Are pregnant, breastfeeding, just had a baby, or are a mother, father, grandparent, foster parent, step-parent, or other legal guardian of a child under the age of 5
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Are a resident of D.C.
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Meet income guidelines or medical risk for your family or are participating in Medicaid, DC Healthy Families, School Lunch Program, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (“TANF”), or SNAP; and/or
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Have a nutritional or medical risk (determined by a nutritionist or other health professional)
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