On February 3, 2026, Congress passed a bill to end the partial government shutdown. In November 2025, Congress passed a bill that fully funded the WIC program through September 30, 2026, as part of a bill passed that month, ensuring that eligible families can continue to rely on the program for support.
What you can do
- Continue to use your WIC benefits
- Attend your WIC appointments
- Stay in contact with your local WIC office
Stay informed
- Visit the California WIC website for full information and regular updates on WIC funding
- Download and check the California WIC App for alerts and reminders
WIC and CalFresh are Better Together!
Families who receive CalFresh/SNAP should expect to get their full amount of benefits this month. Those who participate in CalFresh and qualify for WIC can and should be enrolled in both programs.
WIC continues to enroll eligible families, including those who were impacted by the government shutdown and qualify. Apply online or text ‘APPLY’ to 91997 to get started.
You may be eligible for WIC if you:
- Are pregnant
- Are breastfeeding a baby under the age of one
- Had a baby within the last six months
- Have a child under the age of five
- Experienced a pregnancy loss/termination
