WIC is...
- A public health nutrition program working to improve the health and nutritional status of women and children.
- An educational program focusing on maternal and child health issues.
- Other services provided include:
- Lead poisoning and anemia screenings.
- Growth monitoring.
- Breast feeding education and support.
- Child passenger safety seats.
- Administration of age-appropriate immunizations.
- Voter registration.
WIC is not…
- A welfare program.
- Just a bag of groceries.
WIC provides many nutritional benefits that improve health outcomes, including a supplemental food package designed especially for each participant, nutritional education and counseling (including breastfeeding promotion and support), and referrals to other health care and public assistance agencies.
Who is eligible for WIC?
Women who are pregnant, breast feeding, or six months postpartum, and infants & children up to age five (5) who meet income, health, and nutrition guidelines. To find out if you are eligible for WIC stop by our office or call 451-3743.
Missouri WIC Income Guidelines
April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007
Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Weekly |
1 |
18,130 |
1,511 |
349 |
2 |
24,420 |
2,035 |
470 |
3 |
30,710 |
2,560 |
591 |
4 |
37,000 |
3,084 |
712 |
5 |
43,290 |
3,608 |
833 |
6 |
49,580 |
4,132 |
954 |
7 |
55,870 |
4,656 |
1,075 |
8 |
62,160 |
5,180 |
1,196 |
9 |
68,450 |
5,705 |
1,317 |
10 |
74,740 |
6,229 |
1,438 |
11 |
81,030 |
6,753 |
1,559 |
12 |
87,320 |
7,277 |
1,680 |
13 |
93,610 |
7,801 |
1,801 |
14 |
99,900 |
8,325 |
1,922 |
15 |
106,190 |
8,850 |
2,043 |
16 |
112,480 |
9,374 |
2,164 |
Each additional family member |
Plus 6,290 |
Plus 525 |
Plus 121 |
Pregnant women are counted as two family members. Income guidelines are based on 185% of poverty level.
In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write to USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW , Washington DC , 20250-9410 or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
NCHD offers the following WIC services:
Nutrition Education Click Here
Breastfeeding Education/Lactation Consultation/Breast Pumps Click Here
Infant and Booster Car Seats Click Here
Office hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Two late clinics are offered each month by appointment only.
We are here to help any way we can. Please call or stop in and learn more about the services we have to offer. For detailed Contact Information Click Here.