CNMI WIC
Programs and Services
OUR PROGRAM
The mission of the CNMI Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (CNMI WIC Program) is to promote the health and well-being of the women, infants, and children of the Northern Mariana Islands through nutrition education and services, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, and referrals to appropriate health services delivered with the highest level of efficiency.
OUR VISION
Healthy Mothers, Happy Children, Empowered Families, and a Resilient Community
What WIC Offers
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support and education
- Supplemental foods
- Referrals to social and health services
Become a WIC Participant
Call us at 670-236-8741 or check out our online participant portal at https://www.mycnmiwic.com/en/
What to Bring to Your WIC Appointment
- Identification for adults: Driver’s License or Photo ID
- Child’s identification: Shot Record, Birth Certificate, or Crib Card
- Proof of income: Most recent 30 days of pay stubs, Medicaid card, or NAP card
- Proof of address: Mail from CUC or NAP card
CNMI WIC Authorized Vendors
The EzWIC app is available to help families shop for WIC foods. Shopping for WIC foods can sometimes be confusing, but this app makes it easier.
With the EzWIC app, you can:
- View the WIC Food List to see approved items
- Scan a product’s barcode to check if it is WIC approved
- See what your family benefit balance is and when benefits expire
- View when your next appointment is
- Find the nearest store locations
Authorized WIC Vendors in the CNMI
Saipan Vendors
- Blue Sky Supermarket – Open 24 Hours
- Joeten DanDan Supermarket
Monday–Saturday: 7:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM - Joeten Susupe Shopping Center – 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Everyday)
- Joeten Hafa Adai Shopping Center – 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Everyday)
- New Downtown Market – 6:00 AM – 10:30 PM (Everyday)
- New Kagman Market – 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Everyday)
- New Sara Market – 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Everyday)
- Han Nam Supermarket – 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM (Everyday)
- San Roque – 6:00 AM – 9:00 PM (Everyday)
- LJ’s 1 – 6:30 AM – 11:00 PM (Everyday)
Tinian Vendors
- Lucky Qiang Mart – 6:30 AM – 10:00 PM (Everyday)
- J&J Mart – Monday–Saturday: 6:00 AM
WIC is available to the CNMI’s pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk and who are at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty guidelines below. A pregnant woman is considered two family members. A person or certain family members who participate in other benefits programs, such as the Nutrition Assistance Program (NAP) or Medicaid automatically meet the income requirements.
| Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly Income | Weekly Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 | $557 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 | $753 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 | $949 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 | $1,144 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 | $1,340 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 | $1,536 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 | $1,731 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 | $1,927 |
| Each Add’l Member | +$10,175 | +$848 | +$196 |
Resources
- USDA WIC Site: https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
- Report Fraud: https://complainttracking.mycnmiwic.com/
- Frequently Asked Questions – Provided by the National WIC Association
- National WIC Association Talking Points on Public Charge
- Nutrition Benefits and Public Charge: Effect on Immigration Status
Please note: Because the ACP provides a discounted broadband service and/or device rather than a direct cash benefit, ACP benefits do not count as income for WIC eligibility determination purposes
[7 CFR 246.7(d)(2)(iv)(B)].