WIC is an income based supplemental nutrition program. This program is intended for women - prenatal and post-partum - infants, and children to the age of five.

We also provide breastfeeding support, supplies, classes, and counseling. If questions or concerns arise after hours, please feel free to call Carlene Williams, our Breastfeeding Coordinator, at (573)359-1656.

WIC is also a referral program partnered with the Missouri Safe Crib Program. This is an educational process that assists with safe sleeping for infants and to raise awareness for SIDS. Qualifications for this program are as follows:

  • Must be a WIC participant.
  • If prenatal, must be 35 weeks prenatal or more.
  • If post-partum, infant must be 3 months or younger.

Also, if you are receiving services with Building Blocks in-home program, you may not qualify for these cribs.

WIC ELIGIBILITY
WIC applicants must meet eligibility requirements under the following Categorical, Residential, Income, and Nutrition Risk considerations...
Who is eligible?

Categorical

Pregnant women Women who are breastfeeding a baby under 1 year of age Women who have had a baby in the past six months Children under the age of 5

Residential

Applicants must live in Missouri to receive Missouri WIC.  Applicants can choose to pick up in any county of their choice.

Income

Applicants must have gross income at or below the standards in the table below.WIC counts all of the members of a household.Pregnant women are counted as two family members.Some applicants who receive MO Health Net may automatically meet income eligibility.Applicants who receive food stamps or TANF are automatically income eligible.

Pregnant Women are counted as two family members. Income guidelines are based on 185% of poverty level.

Missouri WIC Income Guidelines–April 1, 2023
Guidelines reflect gross (pre-tax) income.
Family Size                             Annual              Monthly    Twice-Monthly    Bi-Weekly          Weekly
        1                                       $26,973            $2,248          $1,124               $1,038              $519
        2                                       $36,482            $3,041          $1,521               $1,404              $702
        3                                       $45,991            $3,833          $1,917               $1,769              $885
        4                                       $55,500            $4,625          $2,313               $2,135              $1,068
        5                                       $65,009            $5,418          $2,709               $2,501              $1,251
        6                                       $74,518            $6,210          $3,105               $2,867              $1,434
        7                                       $84,027            $7,003          $3,502               $3,232              $1,616
        8                                       $93,536            $7,795          $3,898               $3,598              $1,799
        9                                       $103,045          $8,588          $4,294               $3,964              $1,982
      10                                       $112,554          $9,380          $4,690               $4,329              $2,165
      11                                       $122,063          $10,172        $5,086               $4,695              $2,348
      12                                       $131,572          $10,965        $5,483               $5,061              $2,531
      13                                       $141,081          $11,757        $5,879               $5,427              $2,714
      14                                       $150,590          $12,550        $6,275               $5,792              $2,896
      15                                       $160,099          $13,342        $6,671               $6,158              $3,079
      16                                       $169,608          $14,134        $7,067               $6,524              $3,262
Each additional family member Plus $9,509      Plus $793     Plus $397        Plus $366       Plus $183

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

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

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

Tamaño de la familia                       Anual            Mensual      Dos veces al      Cada dos      Semanal

        1                                                $26,973            $2,248          $1,124               $1,038              $519
        2                                                $36,482            $3,041          $1,521               $1,404              $702
        3                                                $45,991            $3,833          $1,917               $1,769              $885
        4                                                $55,500            $4,625          $2,313               $2,135              $1,068
        5                                                $65,009            $5,418          $2,709               $2,501              $1,251
        6                                                $74,518            $6,210          $3,105               $2,867              $1,434
        7                                                $84,027            $7,003          $3,502               $3,232              $1,616
        8                                                $93,536            $7,795          $3,898               $3,598              $1,799
        9                                                $103,045          $8,588          $4,294               $3,964              $1,982
      10                                                $112,554          $9,380          $4,690               $4,329              $2,165
      11                                                $122,063          $10,172        $5,086               $4,695              $2,348
      12                                                $131,572          $10,965        $5,483               $5,061              $2,531
      13                                                $141,081          $11,757        $5,879               $5,427              $2,714
      14                                                $150,590          $12,550        $6,275               $5,792              $2,896
      15                                                $160,099          $13,342        $6,671               $6,158              $3,079
      16                                                $169,608          $14,134        $7,067               $6,524              $3,262
Cada miembro adicional de la familia Plus $9,509      Plus $793    Plus $397        Plus $366      Plus $183
Las reglas del ingreso se basan el 185% del nivel de pobreza.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Nutritional Risk

WIC participants height and weight are measured and blood work is taken to check for anemia at certification appointments every 6 months.WIC participants meet with a Nutritionist for a health and nutrition screening to determine nutritional risk.  There are two main categories of nutritional risk:medically-based risks such as a history of prematurity, underweight, or iron deficiency anemia, and nutritional-based risks such as poor eating habits that can lead to poor nutritional and health status.

WIC BENEFITS
Nutritious Foods                              

WIC participants receive checks to   purchase specific foods at the grocery store each month which are designed to   supplement their diets.  WIC food is high in one or more of the   following nutrients:
protein,calcium, vitamins A, B6, C, D, soy, folate, iron, zinc, whole grains

Different food packages are   provided for different categories of participants.  WIC foods include

Milk, Eggs,Cheese,Juice,Cereal,Beans, or canned Bush's beans,Soy milk

Baby food fruit & vegetables

Disclaimer & Nondiscrimination Statement
https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/frauddatalinks/nondiscrimination/