Meet Income Guidelines Guidelines are set at 185% of poverty. Applicants must provide proof of income. Examples of proof of income are: current check stubs, W-2 forms, income tax return for the most recent calendar year, unemployment letter/notice, proof of eligibility of Medicaid, ARKids First, TEA, Food Stamps etc.
	Are Nutritionally Eligible Conditions such as anemia, certain medical disorders, weight (underweight, overweight, pattern of gain or loss, weight in relation to height, etc.), number and frequency of pregnancies, and inadequate diet are some of the factors considered in a nutritional assessment. A nurse, nutritionist, or physician in the local county health unit performs this assessment.
	Live in Arkansas Applicants must provide proof of residency which can include any one of the following: a current telephone, utility, or cable bill, current mortgage or rent receipt, Medicaid card, proof of Arkansas TEA, food stamps, etc. There is no waiting period to meet the residency requirement.

If you have questions, or need more information regarding eligibility, please contact your local county health unit or you can call the State WIC Office at 501-661-2473, fax at 501-661-2004 or by e-mail to wic.program@arkansas.gov 

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at 202-720-2600 (Voice and TDD),

To file a complaint of discrimination write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.