WIC – Women, Infants & Children

WIC is a free program for Women, Infants, and Children that help families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, healthy foods and referrals to health care and other community services. WIC is a federally funded supplemental food program through USDA.

You are eligible for the POI WIC program if you:

• Live in New Mexico and
• Are pregnant, a new mother, or have a child under five year of age and
• Have a medical or nutritional need and
• If you or your family members are on Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) that could mean that your family already meets WIC income guidelines or
• Meet the income eligibility guidelines below:

 

Number of Household Members*	Gross Monthly Household Income
1	$0 up to $2,248
2	$0 up to $3,041
3	$0 up to $3,833
4	$0 up to $4,625
5	$0 up to $5,418
6	$0 up to $6,210

 Find out if WIC can help your family by calling 505-869-2662.

 

Bring these items to your first WIC appointment:

• Each person applying for WIC.
• Identification for all family members applying for WIC.
• Proof of where you live.
• Proof of income for everyone in the household.
• Immunization records for infant and children, if available.

 

 

WIC Supports Breastfeeding

WIC is here to help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Our breastfeeding staff are here to answer your questions and address your concerns before and after your baby is born. We know breastfeeding can sometimes be challenging in the beginning, but it gets easier. WIC can help you through these challenges and keep you breastfeeding. For breastfeeding help after hours call or text: 505-917-0159.

Nutrition Education through WIC

Get ideas for feeding your family and staying active. You can schedule one-on-one appointments with a nutritionist.

WIC offers online classes to make it easier for you to learn about a variety of topics.

 

Use your Pueblo of Isleta WIC card at these Authorized Locations

Albuquerque:
Albertson’s 1625 Rio Bravo Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 505-873-2758	Jerry’s Market 7553 Isleta Blvd SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 505-873-1688
Smith’s Food & Drug 3701 Constitution Ave NE Albuquerque, NM 871105 505-256-9423	Smith’s Food & Drug 111 Coors Blvd NW Albuquerque, NM 87121 505-831-5545
Los Lunas:
Albertson’s 2351 Main St NE Los Lunas, NM 87031 505-865-3313	Smith’s 2580 Main St NE Los Lunas, NM 87031 505-865-3330

 

COVID-19 Update:

WIC is open for business and wants you and your family to stay healthy and safe. Please call if you have any questions or concerns 505-869-2662.

 

WIC NEWS

• Starting April 17 – Pueblo of Isleta WIC is launching the new myWIC app. Find out more details at your next WIC appointment or by calling the WIC office at 505-869-2662.

 

Additional Resources

• Isleta WIC Medical Request for Formula/Food Form
• Feedback / Comment Form

Contact Information:

Whether you have a general question or want to talk about a specific area of the WIC program, our staff are ready to listen.

Pueblo of Isleta WIC Program 4 Sagebrush Street SW Albuquerque, NM 87105 Office: 505-869-2662 Fax: 505-869-7571 Hours Monday          8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday         8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. First & last Tuesday of each month we offer late clinic. Wednesday   8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Thursday       8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday             8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. *Hours are subject to change.

 

 This institution is an equal opportunity provider.