Georgia WIC Program

Georgia WIC is the fifth-largest WIC program in the country, administered by the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) and delivered through county and district health departments, community health centers, and other local sites across all 159 Georgia counties. Over 1,400 authorized vendors accept Georgia WIC benefits statewide.

Who WIC Serves in Georgia

WIC is open to pregnant women, women up to six months after giving birth (or up to a year if breastfeeding), infants, and children up to their 5th birthday. Fathers, foster parents, grandparents, and other guardians can apply on behalf of an eligible child — a father cannot receive benefits for himself, but can enroll and manage benefits for his children. To qualify, a household needs to meet income guidelines and show a nutrition-related risk, which a WIC staff member or your doctor can help confirm at your appointment.

What Your Benefits Include

Once approved, benefits are loaded onto a Georgia eWIC card, which works like a debit card at more than 1,400 authorized vendors statewide for foods like milk, eggs, whole grains, fruits and vegetables, cheese, beans, peanut butter, and infant formula. In the summer months, many Georgia WIC participants can also use their eWIC card at participating local farmers markets. The program also connects families to breastfeeding support, nutrition education, and referrals to dentists, childcare and preschool programs, doctors, and other specialty health professionals. The free Georgia WIC Mobile App (iOS and Android) lets you manage benefits and appointments in one place.

How WIC Works in Georgia

Georgia WIC is delivered through your local county or district health department rather than a single statewide office, so the fastest way to get started is to apply through the Georgia Gateway website or contact your local clinic directly. Georgia Gateway (gateway.ga.gov) offers a full online application — after you submit it, your county WIC clinic contacts you to schedule a nutrition assessment appointment. Many districts also offer virtual appointment options and let you submit documents in advance; availability varies by county, so it's worth asking your local clinic what's offered near you.

Staying Enrolled

Pregnant participants stay on WIC through delivery and six weeks postpartum, non-breastfeeding postpartum participants continue for up to six months, and breastfeeding participants can remain enrolled for up to a year after delivery. Children are reassessed for eligibility every six months. Your local WIC clinic will notify you before your certification period ends — don't wait until the last week to schedule, especially at busier metro Atlanta clinics.