The Massachusetts Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) provides vital nutrition care during pregnancy and early childhood. WIC program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
Changes are Coming to Berkshire WIC on July 1, 2026
Due to changes at the Massachusetts state program level, WIC services in Berkshire County are transitioning to a single Berkshire WIC program operated by BHS, effective July 1, 2026.
BHS and CHP are partnering to support WIC participants throughout this program change. We understand this transition may be an adjustment and are committed to supporting you every step of the way.
Please click here to read a formal letter describing these program changes.
What is changing?
Berkshire WIC will be operating as one unified program, with clinics across three locations—North Adams, Pittsfield, and Great Barrington.
- Virtual appointments will be available every day, with extended hours on Mondays.
- Monday 8:00am-6:30pm
- Tuesday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Hours for in-person visits at each of our clinics will be changing. Please be patient with us as we make changes and updates to our hours and physical locations so that we can better provide the care and services you need.
As of June 22, 2026:
- North Adams Clinic: Thursday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm
- Pittsfield Clinic: Monday, 8:00am-6:30pm,
Tuesday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm,
First Saturday of each month, 8:00am- 12:00pm - Great Barrington Clinic: The Great Barrington clinic is temporarily closed during the program transition.
WIC participants can call the main office in Pittsfield at 413-447-3495 to be connected with the northern and southern clinics.
What is Staying the Same?
WIC plays a vital role in supporting community health through nutrition education, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and connections to care. We have served our community at WIC sites in north, central, and south county for decades and are continuing to partner to support WIC families in the Berkshires!
WIC will still offer free access to nutrition and health education, lactation support, nutritious foods, and referrals to other health and human services programs
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at wic@bhs1.org
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
The Massachusetts Women, Infants, and Children Nutrition Program (WIC) provides vital nutrition care during pregnancy and early childhood. WIC program aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
What Does WIC Provide?
- Nutrition and health education
- Lactation support
- Nutritious foods
- Referrals to other health and human services programs
- WIC also offers immunization screenings and referrals, breastfeeding support and nutrition and health workshops on a variety of topics including meal planning, maintaining a healthy weight, picky eaters, caring for a new baby, and shopping on a budget.
- Women who are pregnant can receive WIC benefits before they see their obstetrician. WIC also provides benefits for 6 months for postpartum women who have miscarried.
- Email us today for more information.
Do I have to Pay for WIC?
No, WIC is free to families who qualify.
You can participate in WIC if you:
- Live in Massachusetts
- Have a nutritional need (WIC staff can help you determine this)
- Have a family income less than WIC guidelines (see table below)
- Are a child under 5, a new mom, or a pregnant or breastfeeding woman
If you think you are eligible for WIC, click here to apply now.
Massachusetts WIC Program New Guidelines
June 11, 2026 – June 30, 2027
| household size | yearly | monthly | bi-weekly | weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| For each additional family member add… |
+$10,508 | +$876 | +$405 | +$203 |
About the WIC Program in Berkshire County
The WIC Nutrition Program is a grant-funded initiative of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) and Community Health Programs (CHP) agree that WIC plays a vital role in supporting community health through nutrition education, food benefits, breastfeeding support, and connections to care. We have served our community at WIC sites in north, central, and south county for decades and are continuing to partner to support WIC families as the Massachusetts WIC program begins to make changes to the way it distributes WIC funding across the state.
This year, Massachusetts updated its approach to distributing WIC grants to organize and streamline the way that smaller programs, like the ones in Berkshire County, operate. . As part of this statewide transition, BHS and CHP reviewed the opportunities for maintaining WIC services here in the Berkshires and agreed to move forward with a proposal unifying all three WIC locations under a single umbrella program operated by BHS.
Following the formal approval of this proposal by the Commonwealth earlier this year, WIC will transition to a single Berkshire program operated by BHS, effective July 1, 2026. This transition will expand services across all 32 communities in Berkshire County, strengthening access, equity, and continuity of care – especially for families in rural areas.
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