Oregon WIC Benefits for Single Mothers: The No‑Fluff, 2025 Guide

Last updated: September 2025

This is a straight‑to‑the‑point guide for single moms in Oregon who want WIC fast, with exact 2025 numbers, links, and phone contacts that work.

Quick help box

• Call WIC now: 211 (or 1‑866‑698‑6155) to connect to your local clinic and get booked. Interpreters available. 211info contact and hours. (211info.org)
• Apply online: Use Oregon’s WIC Interest Form if your county is listed, or find your clinic by county with the Oregon WIC Clinic Finder. (oregon.gov)
• Income limits (effective July 1, 2025): Example monthly gross income caps: household of 1 $2,413\ast \ast ;2\ast \ast$3,261; 3 $4,109\ast \ast ;4\ast \ast$4,957. Full table below. Oregon WIC Eligibility. (oregon.gov)
• 2025 fruit & veggie benefit (CVB) each month: children $26\ast \ast ;pregnant/postpartum\ast \ast$47; mostly/fully breastfeeding $52. These FY 2025 amounts are unchanged from FY 2024. USDA FY 2025 CVB amounts. (fns.usda.gov)
• Lost WIC card or need your PIN? Call eWIC Customer Service 1‑844‑234‑4946 or check your balance at ebtEDGE. Oregon’s WICShopper app also shows your balance. OHA: Shopping for WIC. (oregon.gov)
• Extra summer produce: WIC Farm Direct gives most families $28 in farmers market checks per eligible person, valid June 1–November 30, 2025. Details and directory linked below. OHA WIC Farm Direct facts and participant page. (oregon.gov)

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What this guide adds (after reviewing top search results)

Most top results explain WIC, but they often skip: current 2025 income chart, FY 2025 CVB amounts, exact eWIC help numbers, Farm Direct spend‑by date, and step‑by‑step “what to do today.” Below you’ll find all of that plus checklists, mistakes to avoid, real examples, timelines, Plan B options, and Oregon‑specific links to click through immediately. Sources are official state and federal pages.

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Who qualifies in Oregon (start here)

• Live in Oregon.
• Be pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding; or have a baby/child under 5.
• Meet income guidelines at or below 185% of the federal poverty level; or be currently on OHP (Medicaid), SNAP, TANF, or FDPIR (automatic income‑qualifier).
• Have a nutrition need (decided by WIC staff; includes common things like low iron, limited food access, or growth concerns). Eligibility & adjunct rules. (oregon.gov)

Reality checks:

• You don’t have to be a U.S. citizen. WIC verifies where you live, not immigration status. Policy on proofs and residency. (oregon.gov)
• 71% of Oregon WIC families are working. If you’re employed, you can still qualify. OHA eligibility page. (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If you’re told you’re slightly over income, ask about adjunct eligibility (OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR). If you’re pregnant, ask the clinic to count your unborn baby in household size if needed, as allowed by Oregon policy. Eligibility chart note on pregnancy and household size. (oregon.gov)

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2025 Oregon WIC income limits (gross monthly) — Effective July 1, 2025

Source: Oregon WIC Eligibility Guidelines. (oregon.gov)

Notes:

• If pregnant, you may be counted as two (or more for multiples) if needed to meet income rules—ask the clinic. (oregon.gov)
• If you’re on OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR, you’re automatically income‑eligible (you still complete WIC steps). (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• Just over the limit? Confirm every person in your household is counted correctly and that only gross income types listed by WIC are included. If you truly can’t qualify, call 211 to locate food pantries and other supports while you plan next steps. 211info hours and contacts. (211info.org)

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How to apply today (fastest actions first)

• Call 211 (or 1‑866‑698‑6155) and say “I want to apply for WIC.” You’ll get routed to your local clinic and told what to bring. Interpreters available. 211info contact page. (211info.org)
• Or fill the Oregon WIC Interest Form (many counties have their own quick forms linked there). Someone from WIC will reach out. (oregon.gov)
• Prefer to pick your clinic? Use the WIC clinic and store map and call directly. (oregon.gov)
• Set up your eWIC card PIN before shopping. Call 1‑844‑234‑4946 or visit ebtEDGE. (oregon.gov)
• Download the free WICShopper app (Oregon supports balance checks and barcode scan). It helps you avoid checkout issues. OHA: Shopping for WIC. (oregon.gov)

Timeline reality:

• Clinics say they will “reach out soon” after you submit the interest form; actual callback times vary by county. If you don’t hear back within a few business days, call 211 or your clinic to nudge the process. OHA WIC page. (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If phones are jammed or you can’t get through, email or call the Oregon WIC state office at 971‑673‑0040 for help getting connected locally. OHA WIC Contact. (oregon.gov)

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What you get each month in 2025 (food packages at a glance)

WIC food benefits depend on your stage (pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding) and child’s age. Oregon follows the 2024 federal food package updates (with a big boost to fruits and veggies). USDA confirms FY 2025 CVB amounts stay the same as FY 2024.

Source overview: USDA final rule & Q&A and FY 2025 CVB amounts; detail tables from WIC Works. (fns.usda.gov, wicworks.fns.usda.gov)

Details: WIC Works—Women summary and Children summary. (wicworks.fns.usda.gov)

Oregon‑specific 2025 update: More choices on the shelves (gluten‑free breads, sliced/shredded cheeses, plant‑based milks/yogurts, nut/seed butters, fresh cut herbs). See Oregon’s new 2025 Food List and vendor stocking updates. OHA: 2025 WIC Food Package Changes. (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• Trouble finding approved brands? Open WICShopper before you enter the store, scan barcodes, and always keep your last receipt (it prints your remaining benefits). If an item won’t scan but should be allowed, ask the store or report it via the app, and call your clinic. OHA: Shopping for WIC. (oregon.gov)

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Your fruit & veggie Cash‑Value Benefit (CVB) in FY 2025

USDA sets and updates CVB amounts each October; for FY 2025 they did not change.

Source: USDA FY 2025 CVB announcement. (fns.usda.gov)

Extras and substitutions:

• You can swap your 64 oz juice for a $3 extra CVB in 2025. USDA juice substitution amounts. (fns.usda.gov)
• Infants 6–11 months can swap jarred fruits/veggies for CVB: half substitution $11\ast \ast ;fullsubstitution\ast \ast$22 in FY 2025. Ask your clinic. USDA infant CVB substitution FY 2025. (fns.usda.gov)
• Lactose‑free milk must be offered; states can offer plant‑based milks/yogurts. Oregon does. USDA Q&A on food packages. (fns.usda.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If your app shows a different CVB than expected, it’s usually a system timing issue. Check your beginning balance at customer service or call 1‑844‑234‑4946. OHA: Checking your balance. (oregon.gov)

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WIC Farm Direct (extra produce June–Nov)

Oregon’s WIC Farm Direct Nutrition Program (FDNP) gives most WIC families an extra booklet of checks—called “Farm Direct Dollars.”

• Amount: $28 per eligible WIC participant.
• Season: June 1 – November 30, 2025. Spend by November 30, 2025.
• Denominations: $4 checks; no change given.
• Where: Authorized farmers at participating farmers markets and farm stands (not grocery stores). Use the directory at myoregonfarm.org. OHA WIC Farm Direct—participants & facts and Program fact sheet, revised 3/2025. (oregon.gov)

Quick table:

Program note: Farm Direct brings “more than $1.5 million” each year to Oregon farmers. FDNP fact sheet (3/2025). (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• Lost checks cannot be replaced. If you didn’t receive them, ask your WIC clinic before markets close for the season. If you need help finding a market, call the Farm Direct team at 877‑807‑0889 (option 2). OHA FDNP resources. (oregon.gov)

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Using your eWIC card without headaches

• Set or reset your PIN: 1‑844‑234‑4946 or ebtEDGE.
• Check balance 4 ways: WICShopper app; your last receipt; 1‑844‑234‑4946; ebtEDGE. Benefits expire at the end of each month—use them before they disappear. OHA: Shopping for WIC. (oregon.gov)
• App tip: Open WICShopper before you enter the store (signal can be weak inside). Scan items to confirm they’re WIC‑approved for you. OHA: Shopping tips. (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• Card lost, stolen, or damaged? Call 1‑844‑234‑4946 right away for a replacement. If the app glitches, your benefits still work at checkout—have the clerk print a beginning balance. OHA: Shopping for WIC. (oregon.gov)

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Required documents (bring these to your WIC appointment)

Bring proof of identity for you and each child, proof of Oregon address, and proof of income—or proof you’re on OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR (adjunct). Oregon’s policy lists accepted proofs and allows limited temporary issuance if certain proofs are missing.

• Identity (adult): driver’s license or state/tribal ID, passport, OHP/Medical Care ID card, birth certificate, Social Security card, pay stub, school/employee ID.
• Identity (infant/child): birth record/certificate, crib card/ankle bracelet, immunization record, OHP/Medical Care ID card, Social Security card, doctor/midwife note.
• Residency: driver’s license or tribal ID with address, current utility bill, lease/rent receipt, mail with your address (not a P.O. box). Citizenship proof is not required.
• Income: current pay stubs, unemployment, benefits statements, W‑2, tax return, letter showing OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR approval. Oregon WIC Policy 610—Required Proofs. (oregon.gov)

If you arrive without some proofs, clinics can sometimes issue one month of benefits and schedule you to return with documents (ask). Policy 610, section 4.1. (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If you can’t get a document (e.g., you’re paid in cash), ask the clinic about acceptable alternatives (written statement from employer/agency). Policy 610—acceptable alternatives. (oregon.gov)

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Real‑world example (stacking benefits)

Maria in Salem is pregnant and has a 2‑year‑old. Each month in FY 2025:

• Child CVB: $26.
• Pregnant CVB: $47.
• Combined produce: $73 a month, plus cereals, milk, eggs, whole grains, beans/peanut butter, and canned fish from their packages. FY 2025 CVB amounts; WIC Works package details and WIC Works Women/Children. (fns.usda.gov, wicworks.fns.usda.gov)

In summer/fall, both may also get Farm Direct checks: $28\ast \ast forMariaand\ast \ast$28 for her child ($56 total) to spend at authorized farmers markets before November 30, 2025. FDNP fact sheet; participant page and FDNP participants. (oregon.gov)

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Timelines and key dates you should know

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Common mistakes to avoid

• Waiting until the month ends to shop—WIC benefits don’t roll over. Spend them before they expire. OHA shopping page. (oregon.gov)
• Not counting your unborn baby in household size (if it helps you qualify). Ask your clinic. Eligibility note on pregnancy. (oregon.gov)
• Skipping the PIN setup—without a PIN you can’t use your card. Call 1‑844‑234‑4946. OHA: eWIC steps. (oregon.gov)
• Assuming your favorite brand is approved—use WICShopper to scan before checkout. OHA: WICShopper. (oregon.gov)
• Showing up without documents—review the list above so you get full benefits right away. Policy 610. (oregon.gov)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If you hit a snag at the store, keep the receipt and call your clinic. For card issues, call 1‑844‑234‑4946. If you need food now, call 211 for pantry options the same day. (oregon.gov, 211info.org)

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Quick Reference Cheat Sheet (save this)

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Application Checklist (print this)

• Photo ID or other accepted ID for you and each child.
• Proof of Oregon address (bill, lease, mail with your street address).
• Proof of income (pay stubs) or proof you’re on OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR.
• Your eWIC card (if you already have one) to load new benefits.
• Any clinic forms or letters you received.
• Your child(ren) for measurements (if asked), or medical records if requested.
• A list of questions you want to ask (breastfeeding pumps, allergies, substitutions).

Accepted proofs: see Oregon’s official list. Policy 610—Required Proofs. (oregon.gov)

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Extra breastfeeding help (free)

• Ask your clinic about WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors (texts, calls, local support); many clinics can loan or provide pumps based on need. OHA: Peer Counseling program. (oregon.gov)
• La Leche League of Oregon offers free local groups and 1:1 help. Try the Find Support page or the national helpline 877‑452‑5324. (llloregon.org)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If you can’t reach your clinic, call the Oregon WIC state office at 971‑673‑0040 for a referral or use the LLL helpline above. (oregon.gov)

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Diverse communities: how to get the most from WIC

• LGBTQ+ single mothers: WIC serves pregnant people and parents/guardians of kids under 5, regardless of marital status or gender identity. Ask for a clinic that feels welcoming; Oregon WIC emphasizes equity and inclusion. OHA WIC—equity statement. (oregon.gov)
• Single mothers with disabilities or disabled children: Tell your clinic about access or communication needs in advance; Oregon WIC clinics can arrange accommodations and longer appointments. Use 211 if you need help finding an accessible location. (211info.org)
• Veteran single mothers: You can qualify if you meet normal WIC rules (service status doesn’t change eligibility). Bring proof of income or adjunct eligibility (OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR). Eligibility & adjunct rules. (oregon.gov)
• Immigrant/refugee single moms: WIC does not ask for citizenship or immigration status—only proof that you live in Oregon. Interpreters are available. Policy 610—citizenship not required; residency proof and 211info languages. (oregon.gov, 211info.org)
• Tribal families: You can use county WIC or a tribal WIC agency. Example: Warm Springs WIC serves eligible families locally. Or use the state clinic finder. (warmsprings-nsn.gov, oregon.gov)
• Rural moms with limited access: Ask for phone/video appointments where available and use WICShopper to plan shopping before long drives. Farm Direct vouchers stretch dollars at farm stands. FDNP participants page. (oregon.gov)
• Single fathers & other caregivers: Dads, grandparents, foster parents, and guardians can apply for WIC for eligible children. Oregon WIC Interest Form page. (oregon.gov)
• Language access: Dial 211 for help in your language. Clinics can arrange interpreters. 211info. (211info.org)

What to do if this doesn’t work:

• If you feel you were denied meaningful access or faced discrimination, ask the clinic how to file a complaint or contact the state WIC office: 971‑673‑0040. OHA WIC Contact. (oregon.gov)

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Local organizations and practical backup supports

• Statewide food help: Use 211 or Oregon Food Bank’s Food Finder (linked by ODHS) for free groceries today. ODHS EBT-theft help page with Food Bank link. (apps.oregon.gov)
• Community Action Agencies (rent/utilities, other basics): Find your local agency at caporegon.org (linked by ODHS). ODHS resource page. (apps.oregon.gov)
• La Leche League Oregon (free breastfeeding support, in‑person/virtual): Find Support. (llloregon.org)

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Region‑by‑region: find your WIC office fast

Skip the guesswork—use the official directory and search by county, then call. Oregon WIC serves all 36 counties, with local health departments, nonprofits, tribal programs, migrant health centers, and Head Starts. Oregon WIC clinic & store finder. (oregon.gov)

If directories confuse you, call 211 and ask for your county WIC phone number. Interpreters available. 211info. (211info.org)

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10 Oregon‑specific FAQs

1. What are the exact 2025 CVB amounts in Oregon?
   Children $26\ast \ast ;pregnant/postpartum\ast \ast$47; mostly/fully breastfeeding $52 (FY 2025). USDA FY25 CVB memo. (fns.usda.gov)
2. Do benefits roll over if I don’t shop this month?
   No. WIC benefits expire at the end of each month—use them before the last day. OHA shopping page. (oregon.gov)
3. What is the 2025 income cap for a family of three?
   Monthly gross $4,109. Full table above. OHA WIC income chart—effective July 1, 2025. (oregon.gov)
4. I have OHP (Medicaid). Do I still have to show pay stubs?
   If you prove current OHP/SNAP/TANF/FDPIR participation, you’re automatically income‑eligible. OHA eligibility. (oregon.gov)
5. I’m not a U.S. citizen. Can I apply?
   Yes. WIC requires proof of Oregon residency, not citizenship. Policy 610. (oregon.gov)
6. How long am I considered postpartum?
   If not breastfeeding: up to 6 months; fully breastfeeding: up to 1 year. WIC Works—women’s packages. (wicworks.fns.usda.gov)
7. Can I get a breast pump through WIC?
   Many clinics provide pumps when needed—ask your clinic or a Peer Counselor. OHA Peer Counseling. (oregon.gov)
8. How much formula does WIC cover for partially breastfed infants?
   USDA allows up to 364 fl oz in months 0–3 and 442 fl oz in months 4–5 (tailored to need). USDA Infant Package tables and Maximum Monthly Allowances. (wicworks.fns.usda.gov, fns.usda.gov)
9. When is Farm Direct and how much is it?
   Most WIC families receive $28 per eligible person in checks, valid June 1–Nov 30, 2025. FDNP fact sheet & participant page and FDNP participants. (oregon.gov)
10. Who do I call if I can’t reach my county?
    Oregon WIC state office: 971‑673‑0040 (Mon–Fri, 8–5). OHA WIC Contact. (oregon.gov)

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Tables you can use at a glance

A) 2025 CVB amounts and substitutions

Sources: USDA FY 2025 CVB amounts. (fns.usda.gov)

B) Who can apply (quick rules)

Source: Eligibility page and Policy 610. (oregon.gov)

C) Farm Direct quick facts (WIC families)

Sources: FDNP fact sheet 3/2025; FDNP participants. (oregon.gov)

D) What’s new in Oregon’s 2025 food list

Source: Oregon WIC Food Changes 2025. (oregon.gov)

E) Ways to check your WIC balance

Source: OHA WIC—Shopping. (oregon.gov)

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If you have a problem or complaint

• Start with your clinic.
• If needed, contact Oregon WIC state office: 971‑673‑0040. OHA WIC Contact. (oregon.gov)
• For general help finding food or other services today: 211 or 1‑866‑698‑6155; text your ZIP to 898211. 211info contacts. (211info.org)

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What we heard from single moms (and fixed here)

From scanning top results, we saw missing 2025 numbers, fuzzy contact info, and little on Farm Direct’s deadlines. This guide includes: FY 2025 CVB amounts, July 1, 2025 income chart, the exact eWIC help number, spend‑by Nov 30, 2025, and direct links per task. Sources are official USDA/OHA pages, dated and verified above. (fns.usda.gov, oregon.gov)

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About This Guide

Compiled by the ASingleMother.org Editorial Team
This guide uses official sources from the Oregon Health Authority (OHA), USDA Food and Nutrition Service (FNS), and established nonprofits (211info, La Leche League). It follows our Editorial Standards focused on primary sources, link verification, and rapid corrections. We are independent researchers—not a government agency. We do not guarantee individual outcomes.

Last verified September 2025; next review April 2026.
Questions or corrections? Email info@asinglemother.org.

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Disclaimer

• Program rules, dollar amounts, and processes can change. Always confirm with your local WIC clinic or the Oregon WIC program before making decisions.
• Health information here is general and not medical advice. Talk with your care team for medical questions.
• Security note: For your privacy, never post your WIC card number or PIN online. If your eWIC card is lost or compromised, call 1‑844‑234‑4946 immediately. OHA: Shopping & card support. (oregon.gov)
• This site maintains strong editorial and security practices, but we cannot control third‑party websites linked here.
• If a link is broken or incorrect, please email info@asinglemother.org and we’ll fix it, typically within 48–72 hours per our policy.

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