W. I. C.

All WIC agencies have transitioned from providing checks to using electronic benefit transfer (EBT) to deliver WIC food benefits. This transition to EBT, referred to as eWIC, will create an easier shopping experience. WIC families will be able to purchase products over multiple trips to the store rather than purchasing everything at one time during the month. To learn more about eWic, click https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/families/ewic/

WIC is a supplemental nutrition program that helps women, infants and young children eat well and stay healthy by providing:

• Nutritional education
• Breastfeeding education & support
• Health screening
• Community referrals and
• Supplemental foods

WIC approved foods are:

• Milk 
• Cheese
• Eggs
• Tuna (Fully Breastfeeding Women Only)
• Cereal and Juice (Women-Tomato/Vegetable & Children-All juices)
• Peanut Butter or Dried Beans or canned beans
• Vegetables & Fruits
• Whole Wheat Bread, brown rice, or whole wheat or soft corn tortillas
• Infant formula (Infant to 1 year)

For a complete list of pictured items, click here

WIC encourages women to seek early prenatal care which promotes a positive health outcome for mom and baby. WIC encourages all prenatal women to breastfeed because the results include fewer ear infections for the baby, less respiratory illness, less diarrhea and constipation, saves money, and improves post-partum weight loss.

All persons applying or re-applying for WIC must show proof of identity, residence, and income for all members of the applicant’s household. Examples include:

Failure to provide these necessary items may cause your appointment to be rescheduled at a later time.