Central Healthcare Center
WIC services for the Albuquerque area are available at Central Healthcare Center. Below: direct phone, address with map, and the four documents that make your first appointment a one-visit process.
Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.
Before you go: quick prep
- Call first — certifications are by appointment; mention if you're pregnant or applying for an infant (priority scheduling).
- Bring four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income or your Medicaid/SNAP/TANF card, and the children applying.
- Expect 30-60 minutes: paperwork, a free health check (height, weight, iron), and in most states the eWIC card issued the same day.
- Income near the line? A pregnancy adds a household member, and Medicaid enrollment qualifies you automatically — check before ruling yourself out.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an appointment at Central Healthcare Center?
WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (505) 308-8060 to book. Pregnant women and infants get priority scheduling (federal rules cap their wait at 10 days).
What should I bring to apply?
Four things: photo ID, proof of address, proof of income (recent pay stubs — or your Medicaid, SNAP or TANF card, which counts by itself), and the children applying. Full walkthrough in our application guide.
What are the income limits right now?
For July 2026-June 2027: $40,034/year for a household of 2, $50,542 for 3, $61,050 for 4 (gross income, 185% of poverty). A pregnancy counts as at least one extra household member — and Medicaid, SNAP or TANF enrollment qualifies you automatically.
Can fathers or grandparents bring the kids?
Yes — any parent or legal caregiver can apply for and manage WIC benefits for an eligible child. WIC is not limited to mothers.
Other WIC clinics in Albuquerque
First Choice South Valley
2001 North Centro Familiar Southwest · (505) 873-7416
All Nations Wellness and Healing Center
6416 Zuni Road SE · (505) 717-2704
First Nations Community Healthsource
5608 Zuni Southeast · (505) 262-6531
Zuni Healthcare Center
5608 Zuni Road SE · (505) 262-2481
New Futures
5400 Cutler Northeast · (505) 883-5680
Related guides
What WIC covers
Formula, the food package and produce dollars.
The appointment
Minute by minute, so nothing surprises you.
WIC vs SNAP
How they stack, and which to apply for first.