WIC Program
885 Washington Street, Boston
WIC Program is a WIC clinic serving Boston, Massachusetts, where families can apply for WIC, complete certifications and pick up nutrition support. Phone and address below, plus what to bring.
Details from public sources — hours and walk-in policies vary by clinic, so call before visiting.
Applying at WIC Program: the short version
- 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 WIC Program?
WIC certifications are by appointment at nearly all clinics — call (617) 521-6837 to book. Pregnant women and infants get priority scheduling (federal rules cap their wait at 10 days). Massachusetts also accepts online applications, which shortens the visit.
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 Boston
Dorchester North/Mattapan WIC Program - Hy
1295 River St · (617) 364-4453
Dorchester North/Mattapan WIC Program - Up
547 Columbia Rd · (617) 825-8994
Roxbury/South End WIC Program - Quincy Str
278 Blue Hill Ave, Suite 282-284 · (617) 238-7951
Massachusetts Department Of Public Health
250 Washington Street, 6th Floor · (617) 624-6100
Dorchester South/South Boston WIC Program
409 W Broadway · (617) 825-0805
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.