WHAT IS THE WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN (WIC) PROGRAM? WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that helps mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy. WIC’s goal is to improve health by informing families about good health practices and by providing nutritious foods to eligible clients.
Who is WIC for?
WIC services are for women who are pregnant, breastfeeding or whose pregnancy recently ended and for infants and children up to their 5th birthday.
How do I qualify for WIC?
Clients must meet the WIC income guidelines and have a nutritional risk.
WIC Income Guidelines
What foods do clients receive from WIC?
WIC food packages are based on the type of client (woman, infant, or child). The food packages approved for use in the Missouri WIC program are designed to help meet infants' developmental needs and current pediatric feeding recommendations and to complement the eating patterns of preschool children. WIC foods also supplement the special requirements of pregnant and breastfeeding women and help to replace nutrients that are lost during pregnancy.
Missouri WIC Approved Food List - Women & Children 2011-2012
Missouri Approved Infant Food List (English) 2011-2012
Programa WIC Lista de Alimento Aprobados 2011-2012
Missouri WIC Approved Fruits & Vegetables (English) 2011-2012
Programa WIC de Misouri Frutas y Verdura 2011-2012
Missouri WIC Approved Breads & Tortillas (English) 2011-2012
Programa WIC Panes y Tortillas Autorizados 2011-2012
What services does WIC provide?
Clients may receive the following:
- Checks to buy nutritious food
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Nutrition and health education
- Personalized nutritional counseling
- Referrals to other health programs
- Recipes
- Breast pump rentals to qualifying clients.
How do I make an appointment?
Monday-Thursday
7:45 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. By appointment ONLY
Friday
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. By appointment ONLY
APPOINTMENTS can be made by calling (816)595-4358. Our fax number is (816) 595-4390.
What is expected from our WIC clients?
- It is important that clients keep their appointments and arrive on time. If you will be late or will not be able to keep your appointment, please call to reschedule before this happens.
- Inform WIC staff of any changes in your contact information such as your name, address and phone number.
- Please bring your WIC folder to each WIC appointment.
For frequently asked questions, click here.
What should I bring to my appointment?
The person who is being certified must be present.
Remember to bring your WIC Folder.
Proof of the following MUST be provided for all clients applying or reapplying for WIC:
- Identity - Adults need to bring a photo ID, such as a driver’s license or ID card (work, school, or state), or a passport. For infants and children, a birth certificate, immunization record, or hospital document will be required.
- Residency - For example: a current utility bill, rent or mortgage receipt, or a written statement from a third party.
- Income- A recent pay stub, the previous year’s federal tax form, and any other income source documentation are needed.
What forms do I need?
- Special Formula. To be filled out by the infant's doctor, if they need to be on a special formula: Special Formual Form
- Nutritional Assessment for Infants. To be filled out for an infant (0-12 months of age) and brought to the Certification or a Re-certification appointment: Nutritonal Assessment for Infants
- Nutritional Assessment for Children. To be filled out for a child (12 months and 1 day to 5 years of age) and brought to the certification or a recertification appointment: Nutritional Assessment for Children
- Nutritional Assessment for Women. To be filled out for a woman and brought to the certification or a recertification appointment: Nutritional Information for Women
How long can I stay on WIC?
Clients may stay on WIC as long as they meet income guidelines and have a nutritional risk.
- Pregnant women may stay on WIC during their entire pregnancy.
- Fully breastfeeding mothers may stay on WIC until your baby is twelve months of age.
- Non-breastfeeding mothers until your infant is six months of age.
- Your child can stay on WIC until his or her nutrition risk has improved or until the child’s fifth birthday, whichever comes first.
To file a complaint of discrimination, write U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication and Compliance, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
Helpful links
WIC Family Recipes
WIC Resources and Publication
Welcome to WIC
National Dairy Council
Calculate Your BMI
American Diabetes Association
MyPlate - learn about food groups
Food and Nutrtition Information Center
What are some helpful community resources?
MO HealthNet Application
Northland Community Resources
La Leche League of Greater Kansas City |