Added Benefits Program for Parents of Young Children Ends December 31

Just in time for the holidays, eligible Harris County families can purchase more fruits and vegetables for their dinner table through the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC).

WIC clients must visit a WIC office to receive the following additional monthly benefits:

• Pregnant, postpartum and some breastfeeding: $43
• Fully and partially breastfeeding clients: $47
• Children: $24

This additional funding for the temporarily increased benefits was made possible by the U.S. Congress. In January 2022, the benefits will return to their original amount of $11 for pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and $9 for children ages one to five years old.