Missouri WIC Office

The Missouri WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program is handled by the Department of Health and Senior Services. This state agency can help you with questions or issues with WIC including how to apply, what is required to be eligible for Missouri WIC benefits or if you need to schedule an appointment. If you will be meeting with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, we suggest you verify what documents you should bring with you to make sure they have all the information they need to help determine your eligibility. This page provides the Missouri WIC office number and office hours.

The Missouri WIC program aims to assist low-income and nutritionally at risk women who are pregnant, women who are currently breastfeeding (up to infant's 1st birthday), nonbreastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends), infants (up to 1st birthday) and children up to their fifth birthday. Benefits that are provided to participants through the Missouri WIC program includes supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling at WIC clinics, screening and referrals for other health reasons, welfare and social services.

If you are planning to move out of state, Missouri WIC participants can still receive their benefits until the certification period expires as long as there is proof that they received WIC benefits in Missouri. Before you move, it is recommended that you contact the local WIC office. In most cases, the state agency will provide you with a special card that proves you participated in the Missouri WIC Program. When you have moved, the next step would be to call the WIC office in the state you moved to and schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring the special card to your appointment to show proof you received benefits from the Missouri WIC program.

What is the Missouri WIC office?

The WIC Missouri office is where you must go as a MO resident who wants to apply for the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program. These facilities are located in all parts of the state, so they are easily accessible, no matter where you live. Generally, these offices serve as resource centers when you apply for WIC. Every state in the country manages its own WIC benefits program. However, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) provides funding for this program. As a result, each state has similar enrollment guidelines.

How do I apply for WIC in Missouri?

There are specific Missouri WIC guidelines for submitting your application that you must follow. First, you need to contact a WIC office near you and schedule an appointment. You must apply for WIC at an office, and the case worker you talk with will tell you when you can apply. When it is your time to report to the clinic, make sure your dependents come with you. Also, be sure to bring proof of:

• Identity.
• Residency.
• Income.

What benefits can I receive once I apply for WIC Missouri?

If you meet the WIC Missouri qualifications, you could receive various benefits. This program is designed to help you and your dependents gain access to healthier lifestyles. The WIC services you may be eligible to receive are intended to help you improve your overall wellbeing. Some of the services you could obtain include:

• Breast pumps, if you are a woman who is breastfeeding.
• Funds to purchase healthy foods.
• Referrals to public benefits programs and social service initiatives.
• Nutrition consultations.
• Healthy eating guidelines.