Gateway WIC
This is one of Portland's WIC locations: Gateway WIC. New applications, recertifications and breastfeeding support all start with a phone call to the number below.
Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.
What to have ready
- 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 Gateway WIC?
WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (503) 988-3503 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 Portland
North Portland WIC
9000 N Lombard Street · (503) 988-3503
Multnomah County Health Department - North
5329 Northeast Martin Luther King · (503) 988-3503
Oregon Health Authority WIC
800 NE Oregon Street, Suite 865 · (971) 673-0040
Multnomah County Health Department - Nativ
5135 Northeast Columbia Boulevard · (503) 988-3503
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.