Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC

The Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Supplemental Nutrition Program is for income-eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum women, and children under the age of 5 who have a nutritional need. WIC is a federally funded program, administered by the California Department of Public Health.

Who is eligible for WIC

Women, Infants, and Children
  • Infants
  • Children under 5
  • Pregnant Women
  • Postpartum Women up to 1 year

Newly pregnant individuals, many working families, including military and migrant families, are eligible for WIC. Dads, foster parents, and guardians caring for children under the age of 5 are encouraged to apply! U.S. citizenship is not a requirement for receiving WIC.

WIC program benefits

WIC services include nutrition and health information, monthly food benefits for healthy foods, breastfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and other community resources.

Eligibility requirements

  • Families who have incomes at 185% or less of the federal poverty level (working families may be eligible) or receive Medi-Cal, CalWORKs (TANF), or CalFresh (SNAP) benefits; participants must reside in California.
  • Check out the WIC Income Guidelines

For more information about WIC, visit the MyFamily website.

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Using your WIC Card at the Farmers’ Markets

Here is how it works: 1. Shop at a WIC authorized farmers' market. 2. Show your WIC card, and the farmer will scan the QR code. 3. Confirm your purchase by entering your PIN, and enjoy fresh produce.

You have the option to spend your monthly WIC fruit and vegetable cash benefit at the Farmers’ Markets year round! Don’t have the new WIC QR code card? Call 707-445-6255 to request one. 
Want to spend your monthly food and vegetable benefit at the grocery store? Swipe your card as usual at any WIC authorized store.

Humboldt County WIC offers a summertime cash value benefit worth $30 to be spent at Farmers’ Markets by scanning the WIC QR code card at a farmers’ booth. You may buy fruits, vegetables and fresh-cut edible herbs with these benefits. These benefits are issued on a first come, first served basis. You can see your seasonal benefit balance on the CA WIC App. WIC usually begins issuing these benefits in June, and they expire at the end of November. 

Farmers that take the CA WIC Card and/or the Farmers’ Market benefits will have a sign that says “WIC and Senior Benefits Welcome Here” at their stall.
You can also check for markets on the CA WIC App or myfamily.wic.ca.gov/Home/WICFarmersMarkets. Do not sell, offer for sale or offer to exchange these benefits. 
Report lost or stolen WIC Cards to your WIC office. 
If needed, you can file a complaint against a farmer or farmers’ market or local agency by completing the farmers’ market complaint form found at cdfa.ca.gov/mkt/meb/complaint_process.html.

Humboldt County WIC 2025 Authorized Farmers’ Markets

Day

Location

Time

Saturday

Arcata Plaza

9 a.m.-2 p.m. until Nov. 22, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Nov. 29 – March. 

Saturday

Humboldt Dockside Market

​Closed for the season​

Monday

Miranda

​Closed for the season​

Tuesday

Shelter Cove

​Closed for the season​

Tuesday

Fortuna

​Closed for the season​

Tuesday

Old Town Eureka

​Closed for the season​

Thursday

Henderson Center

​Ending Nov. 13 ​

Thursday

McKinleyville

Closed for the season

Friday

Garberville

​Ending Nov. 21​

Friday

Eureka Friday Night Market

Closed for the season


Using your WIC Card at the Farmers’ Markets (Printable PDF)