WIC offices throughout Puerto Rico are administered by the state health department through a network of local clinic agencies — including county health departments, hospitals, community health centers, and nonprofit organizations — that are authorized to certify participants and provide nutrition services. Puerto Rico's WIC program follows USDA federal guidelines while operating its own approved food list and vendor management system.
Pregnant women, new mothers, and families with young children in Puerto Rico who think they may be eligible for WIC are encouraged to apply even if they are unsure — income eligibility is based on household size and WIC serves families up to 185% of the federal poverty level. Applying does not affect other public benefit programs.
Puerto Rico WIC participants can find their nearest authorized WIC vendor — the grocery stores and pharmacies where their EBT benefits can be used — through the state WIC program's vendor locator tool. If you move within Puerto Rico, contact your current WIC clinic to transfer your case to the new local agency without losing your current certification period.