{"id":377328,"date":"2026-06-27T16:09:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/377328\/"},"modified":"2026-06-27T16:09:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-27T16:09:19","slug":"new-wic-income-guidelines-expand-food-assistance-for-oakland-county-families","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/377328\/","title":{"rendered":"New WIC Income Guidelines Expand Food Assistance for Oakland County Families"},"content":{"rendered":"

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New WIC Income Guidelines Expand Food Assistance for Oakland County Families<\/p>\n

(Oakland County, June 27, 2026)<\/p>\n

Oakland County, MI \u2014 The U.S. Department of Agriculture has set new income guidelines to help families receive more nutritious food. Since June 1, 2026, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program<\/a> for Women, Infants & Children <\/a>(WIC) income limits have been increased, and more Oakland County families may now qualify for benefits.<\/p>\n

\u201cWIC helps parents and families access food, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and valuable community resources,\u201d said Kate Guzm\u00e1n, Oakland County\u2019s health officer. \u201cWIC helps families build healthier futures. If your family may not have qualified in the past, I encourage you to reach out to us to learn whether you are now eligible for these important benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

A family of four may now qualify with an annual gross income level of $61,050 ($29.35 per hour) or less. Families who receive Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families are automatically eligible for WIC. The updated income guidelines<\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n

Michigan WIC Eligibility Guidelines: 2026-2027<\/p>\n

(Effective June 1, 2026)<\/p>\n

\u00a0Size of Family
\n\u00a0Hourly
\n\u00a0Weekly
\n\u00a0Biweekly
\n\u00a0Monthly
\n\u00a0Annually<\/p>\n

\u00a01
\n$14.19
\n$568
\n$1,136
\n$2,461
\n$29,526<\/p>\n

\u00a02
\n$19.24
\n$770
\n$1,540
\n$3,337
\n$40,034<\/p>\n

\u00a03
\n$24.29
\n$972
\n$1,944
\n$4,212
\n$50,542<\/p>\n

\u00a04
\n$29.35
\n$1,175
\n$2,349
\n$5,088
\n$61,050<\/p>\n

\u00a05
\n$34.40
\n$1,377
\n$2,753
\n$5,964
\n$71,558<\/p>\n

\u00a06
\n$39.45
\n$1,579
\n$3,157
\n$6,839
\n$82,066<\/p>\n

\u00a07
\n$44.55
\n$1,781
\n$3,651
\n$7,715
\n$92,574<\/p>\n

\u00a08
\n$49.55
\n$1,983
\n$3,965
\n$8,591
\n\u00a0$103,082<\/p>\n

*If you are pregnant, include the number of infants you are expecting<\/p>\n

In March, the WIC food packages were updated<\/a> to include more plant-based, whole grain and nut\/seed butter options. WIC continues to provide 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 package selections.<\/p>\n

WIC improves the wellness of pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children up to 5 years old by offering nutritious food, nutrition education, breastfeeding education and support, client-centered services, health screenings and referrals to healthcare providers and other community resources. Oakland County WIC provides food assistance to an average of 11,300 participants monthly. In 2025, the program issued $10,297,648 for food to support Oakland County families and businesses.<\/p>\n

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Oakland County has eight WIC offices to serve you:<\/p>\n

CARES of Farmington (Colette\u2019s Place) \u2014 27840 Independence St., Farmington Hills
\nEasterseals \u2014 1010 E. West Maple Rd., Walled Lake
\nHolly Presbyterian Church \u2014 207 E. Maple St., Holly
\nLakepoint Community Church \u2014 1550 W. Drahner Rd., Oxford
\nMadison Heights \u2014 711 W. 13 Mile Rd., Madison Heights
\nOakland County North Oakland Health Center \u2014 1200 N. Telegraph Rd., Bldg. 34E, Pontiac
\nOakland County South Oakland Health Center \u2014 27725 Greenfield Rd., Southfield
\nOakland Livingston Human Service Agency \u2014 196 Cesar E. Chavez Ave., Pontiac<\/p>\n

With questions and to see if you are eligible for the program, call Oakland County WIC at 248-858-1272.<\/p>\n

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