Updated WIC Income Guidelines Help More Oakland County Families Qualify for Nutritious Food

Pontiac, Mich. - The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has set new income guidelines for a vital program which helps families receive nutritious food. Beginning June 1, 2025, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC) broadened the income limits and more Oakland County families may now qualify for the program.

Under the new guidelines, a family of four may now qualify with an annual gross income level of $59,478 ($28.59 per hour) or less. Families who receive Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families already meet the income qualifications for WIC. Updated income guidelines by family size are as follows:

Michigan WIC Income Eligibility Guidelines - 2025-2026

^{*If you are pregnant, include the number of infants you are expecting.}

"WIC ensures that parents and families receive nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and referrals to community resources", said Kate Guzmán, Oakland County health officer. "I encourage families who have not qualified in the past to reach out to a local WIC office to see if they are eligible for these great benefits now."

WIC provides benefits through the Michigan WIC EBT card to buy specific supplemental foods such as milk, yogurt, eggs, bread, whole wheat pasta, fresh fruit and vegetables and infant formula at certain grocery stores and pharmacies. The monthly food package can range from $70 to $250, depending on family size, life stage and food package selections.

WIC's mission is to improve the health of pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5 by providing healthy food, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, client-centered services, and health screenings and referrals to health care providers and other community resources. In the United States, WIC serves almost 40% of infants according to USDA.

Oakland County has eight WIC offices to serve the community:

• C.A.R.E.S. of Farmington (Colette's Place) - 27840 Independence St., Farmington Hills, 48336
• Easterseals - 1010 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake, 48390
• Holly Presbyterian Church - 207 E. Maple St., Holly, 48442
• Lakepoint Community Church - 1550 W. Drahner Rd., Oxford, 48371
• Madison Heights - 711 W. 13 Mile Rd., Madison Heights, 48071
• Oakland County North Oakland Health Center - 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 34E, Pontiac, 48341
• Pontiac OLHSA - 196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac, 48343
• Oakland County South Oakland Health Center - 27725 Greenfield Rd., Southfield, 48076

For questions, and to see if you are eligible for the WIC program, call 248-858-1272.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Bill Mullan, Oakland County Public Information Officer, 248-202-9668