WIC is an equal opportunity program. Persons who believe they have been discriminated against because of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability, should write to the Secretary of Agriculture, USDA, Washington DC 20250; and/or the Office of Civil Rights, USDA-FCS, 1244 Speer Blvd. #903, Denver, CO 80204.
Eligibility Guidelines
Eligibility guidelines: Low to moderate income 185% of federal poverty level guidelines or Medicaid eligibility. There are no fees or payments for this service.
Program requirements: Certification to WIC requires check of height & weight, diet assessment, finger stick for testing of hemoglobin level. This is done at no cost to you and by appointment only.
What are the Benefits of the WIC Program?
- Nutrition education and guidance for you and your children at no cost
- Breastfeeding education and support at no cost
- Nutritious foods to supplement your diet, such as milk, cheese, iron-fortified cereal, juice, eggs, infant formula etc. at no cost.
Good nutrition will help provide the best possible start in life and is a necessary ingredient for you and your child to grow up healthy and strong.
Missouri WIC Income Guidelines
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- Pregnant women are counted as two family members.
- Income guidelines are based on 185% poverty level.
- In the case of a known multiple birth pregnancy, each fetus will be counted as one family member
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 USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5963 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider.
The Texas County Health Department has announced that a contract to continue to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2007 has been signed with the Missouri Deparment of Health and Senior Services. Under the terms of the contract, the Texas County Health Dept. will be able to serve 771 persons eligible for WIC every month. If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have an infant or child under the age of 5 and meet the income guidelines listed above, you may qualify for the WIC Program. The WIC program issues food instruments you can redeem locally for nutritious foods. Please call the Texas County Health Dept. for the WIC program at (417) 967-4269 to make an appoiontment.
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