
Furthermore, benefits can only be supplied to select groups of individuals, including pregnant women, postpartum women and infants and children who are younger than five years of age. These requirements include residency, income and nutritional risk. The WIC program has numerous eligibility requirements that must be met before you can receive any benefits. During your initial appointment, you will be provided further information regarding program benefits and your eligibility will be determined. Your local WIC office accepts applications in person by appointment as online and by mail applications are not accepted at this time. The program provides numerous benefits, including breastfeeding support, referrals to other social services, a monthly allotment for nutritious foods and personalized nutritional education and guidance. Kentucky WIC is the state’s federally funded nutritional program that seeks to provide numerous benefits to qualifying low-income women, infants and children.
