Women, Infants & Children Food Program

WIC is a nutrition education, health promotion and supplemental food program to assist women, infants and children who have nutritional needs.

Who can qualify?

• Women/Teens who are pregnant
• Infants
• Women/Teens who are breastfeeding
• Children up to age five
• Women/Teens who have had a baby less than six months ago

The benefits of WIC include:

• Nutritional education and guidance for you and your children, no cost
• Breastfeeding education and support at no cost
• Nutritious foods to supplement your diet
• Referrals for health care

To see if you are eligible please contact this office for an appointment
WIC services are provided by appointment only except on Wednesdays
WIC services are provided every Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday of each month along with the last Saturday of the month.

Missouri WIC Income Guidelines–April 1, 2023

Guidelines reflect gross (pre-tax) income.

Pregnant women may be counted as two family members.

Income guidelines are based on 185% of the poverty level.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Reglas de Ingresos del Programa de WIC en Missouri–1 Abril, 2023

Las pautas reflejan el ingreso bruto (antes de impuestos).

Las mujeres embarazadas pueden contarse como dos miembros de la familia.

Las reglas del ingreso se basan el 185% del nivel de pobreza.

Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

The program, commonly known as WIC, seeks to improve the health of low- and moderate-income families by providing access to nutritious foods and helping to develop healthy habits. The program is provided at no cost to eligible mothers, babies and children.  WIC also provides information about healthy eating, nutrition and breast-feeding and refers participants to other health-related services.

The program is limited to families with incomes of up to 185 percent of the federal poverty level, which is adjusted annually based on the cost of the living. Families must also meet other eligibility guidelines to participate.

The income limits are based on family size. To be eligible for the WIC program, the family’s maximum income cannot exceed the following amounts:

Missouri residents can find out if they qualify for the program by making an appointment at a local WIC office. Local offices throughout Missouri can be found at http://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/locations.php or in the phone book under county services.

During the appointment, applicants need to provide family income information and proof of residency and identity. They also need to answer questions about past and current health, have their height and weight taken, have a finger-stick blood test done (except for babies up to 9 months old), and talk with a health professional about nutrition education and health needs. If eligible, families will receive vouchers to buy specified food items at authorized grocery stores.

The program, formally known as the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, is funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

For more information, contact a local WIC provider or visit the state health department’s WIC Web site at http://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/

If you would like to be contact from a WIC agency, you may fill out the Online Interest Form here.

USDA Non-Discrimination Statement
 
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 (800) 877-8339.

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:

mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or

fax:

(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or

email:

program.intake@usda.gov

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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