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WIC Program
Contact Us
- 904-253-1500
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Mailing Address
921 N. Davis St.
Bldg. A, Suite 251
Jacksonville, FL 32209
Service Locations
Central Health Plaza Nutrition Center
515 West 6th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32206
(Services temporarily suspended due to COVID-19)
Emerald Tiger Nutrition Center
3225 University Boulevard South
Jacksonville, Florida 32216
Pearl Nutrition Services
5322-24 North Pearl Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32208
Wesconnett Nutrition Services
5917 105th Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32244
West Jacksonville Nutrition Services
120 King Street
Jacksonville, Florida 32204
(Services temporarily suspended due to COVID-19)
Service Goals
Services Provided
- Healthy foods
- Nutrition education to help families eat better and save money on food
- Breastfeeding information and support
- Referrals to healthcare, immunizations, and community services
Eligibility Criteria
A person must have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines (see below) OR they are already income-eligible if they are currently receiving Medicaid, Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA), or Food Assistance. A person does not have to be on a public assistance program to qualify for WIC.
WIC Income Guidelines
*WIC Eligibility Based on Income Intervals
| Household Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $25,142 | $2,096 | $1,048 | $967 | $484 |
| 2 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,412 | $1,303 | $652 |
| 3 | $42,606 | $3,551 | $1,776 | $1,639 | $820 |
| 4 | $51,338 | $4,279 | $2,140 | $1,975 | $988 |
| 5 | $60,070 | $5,006 | $2,503 | $2,311 | $1,156 |
| 6 | $68,802 | $5,734 | $2,867 | $2,647 | $1,324 |
| 7 | $77,534 | $6,462 | $3,231 | $2,983 | $1,492 |
| 8 | $86,266 | $7,189 | $3,595 | $3,318 | $1,659 |
| If you have more than 8 people in your household, please call 904-253-1500 for details. | |||||
For a pregnant woman, each unborn baby counts as 1 extra person in the household size.
Fees will not be charged for WIC certification or WIC benefits.
*Note: The gross (before taxes) wages on your check stubs based on how often you are paid (income interval) and household size will need to be less than or equal to the amounts in the chart to be income eligible for WIC.
Revised 6/24/2022
Each year, these dollar amounts may increase.
Breastfeeding Education and Support Program
Breastfeeding promotion and support is an integral part of nutrition services. The program strives to increase the initiation and duration of breastfeeding among women. The program provides:
- Home Visits
- Breastfeeding Café
- Breastfeeding Education and Support
- Breastfeeding Support Groups
- Loan of Electric Breast pumps
For more information on breastfeeding initiatives or questions regarding locating a breastfeeding consultant, please call 904-253-2361 or call the Breastfeeding Warmline at 904-253-2083.
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