Nutrition Education to Keep Gila Bend Families Happy and Healthy

A cornerstone of healthy living is a nutritious diet, which is why Adelante Healthcare partners with the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program in Gila Bend and across the nation. WIC is instrumental in assisting pregnant individuals, breastfeeding parents, and children under age 5 with access to nutritious foods at absolutely no cost, ensuring the well-being of Gila Bend families.


Who qualifies for WIC?

The WIC program, available throughout the United States, including Gila Bend, AZ, offers nutrition and health education, wholesome foods, and other essential services at no charge to qualifying families. Eligibility for WIC includes residing in Arizona, having a nutritional need (our friendly staff are on hand to assist with this), and being:

  • Pregnant
  • Have delivered a child within the last six months
  • Breastfeeding a child within the last year
  • Infants and children under the age of five, including foster children

What does WIC offer?

  • Nutrition education
  • Breastfeeding support
  • Experts who specialize in nutrition for mothers and their children
  • EWIC card to buy healthy food
  • Referrals to health care, immunizations and other community services

Who is eligible for WIC

WIC Income Eligibility Table By Family Size Effective April 1, 2023

Family Members in HouseholdWeekly Household Gross IncomeMonthly Household Gross IncomeYearly Household Gross Income
2$702$3,041$36,482
3$885$3,833$45,991
4$1,068$4,625$55,500
5$1,251$5,418$65,009
6$1,434$6,210$74,518
Each Additional Member$183$793$9,509
* A pregnant woman is considered two family members

Apply to WIC today!

Getting started with WIC is straightforward. You just need to submit the required documents to begin. For assistance with applying to WIC or to schedule a follow-up appointment, click here.

Applying for WIC is easy. Simply submit the necessary documents to get started. Here is what you’ll need:

  • Your driver’s license or photo ID
  • Identification for everyone enrolling in the program. For children, that may be a birth certificate, crib card, or shot card/immunization record
  • Proof of address (ex. electric bill)
  • Proof of income (ex. pay stub or letter from AHCCCS or SNAP)

Flexible Care Tailored to Your Needs

Adelante Healthcare in Gila Bend is committed to providing WIC program services tailored to the unique needs of our community. We offer same-day services at your nearest Adelante Healthcare center, ensuring support is always within reach. Whether you prefer in-person visits or need phone and virtual appointments, we’re here to accommodate your lifestyle and ensure you receive the care and support you need.


WIC forms

WIC Rights and Responsibilities
WIC Rights and Responsibilities Spanish
Voter Registration
Pump Loan Agreement
Statement of Documentation
Statement of Documentation Spanish
Change of Authorized Rep
Change of Authorized Rep Spanish
Language Access Waiver
Language Access Waiver Spanish
Notice of Ineligibility
Notice of Ineligibility Spanish
Proxy Certification
Proxy Certification Spanish
AZ Referral & physical presence Exemption Form

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Para todos los demás programas de asistencia de nutrición del FNS, agencias estatales o locales y sus subreceptores, deben publicar la siguiente Declaración de No Discriminación


In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.

Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at 480-964-2273.

To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:

  1. mail:
    U.S. Department of Agriculture
    Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
    1400 Independence Avenue, SW
    Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
  2. fax:
    (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
  3. email:
    [email protected]

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.