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Missouri
These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 7, 2020.
For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Missouri, we recommend that you visit the state’s Show Me Strong COVID-19 portal, which includes information for businesses and a resource directory.”
Description of Program and Relief
Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC)
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a federally-funded health and nutrition program that predates COVID-19, but can be used by eligible participants at this time.
WIC helps families by providing nutrition education, breastfeeding support, vouchers for healthy foods, and referrals to healthcare and other community services. WIC serves income-eligible pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
Missouri WIC is working to ensure that families continue to receive WIC benefits at this time. In response to COVID 19, WIC has waived the requirement that employees, participants and applicants are physically present in WIC clinics. In addition, WIC participants may choose from expanded option in food categories to help address ongoing WIC product shortages.
Government or Lead Agency
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
Dates Available
Ongoing
Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions
WIC benefits are available to the following Missouri residents who have a nutritional risk identified through a medical screening:
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Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding a baby under 1 year old, or had a baby or were pregnant in the past six months, and have low to medium income;
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Infants and children under 5 years old living in families with low to medium income; and
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Individuals are income-eligible for WIC if they have a total household income equal to or less than the amounts shown in the WIC Income Guidelines. The current guidelines are available here.
Applicants who participate in the Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) automatically meet the income eligibility by bringing proof of their participation in one of these programs—other income documents are not needed.
Application Deadlines (If Applicable)
N/A.
Contact for More Information
For questions, please reach out to the by email: WICinfo@health.mo.gov, or call 1 (800) 392-8209.
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