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Women, Infants & Children Nutrition Program
(WIC)
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You are invited to see if you are eligible for services through a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.
Please don’t hesitate to apply as income guidelines are broad. (See table below.)
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Improve the nutritional health status of financially eligible women, infants and children in Missouri who are at nutritional risk by providing nutrition education, supplemental foods and referrals to health care.
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WIC (Women, infants, and children) is a federally funded program designed to help mothers and young children eat well and stay healthy.
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- Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or whose pregnancy recently ended
- Infants under 12 months old
- Children under 5 years of age
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Some of the services provided to eligible clients at no cost include:
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- Nutrition education and guidance.
- Health screenings which include height/weight and BMI (Body Mass Index) charting as well as hemoglobin testing.
- Breastfeeding education and support.
- Issuance of vouchers/checks to purchase nutritious foods at local grocery stores to supplement your diet. Some of these foods are milk, cheese, infant formula, iron-fortified cereal, eggs, beans, and peanut butter.
- Referrals for health care.
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To schedule an appointment call 417/256-7078.
Services are provided at our three locations:
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West Plains
Mountain View
Willow Springs
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For additional information on these services, contact
Phyllis Akers
WIC Coordinator
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Missouri WIC Income Guidelines
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April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009 |
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Family Size |
Annual |
Monthly |
Weekly |
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1 |
19,240 |
1,604 |
370 |
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2 |
25,900 |
2,159 |
499 |
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3 |
32,560 |
2,714 |
627 |
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4 |
39,220 |
3,269 |
755 |
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5 |
45,880 |
3,824 |
883 |
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6 |
52,540 |
4,379 |
1,011 |
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7 |
59,200 |
4,934 |
1,139 |
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8 |
65,860 |
5,489 |
1,267 |
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9 |
72,520 |
6,044 |
1,395 |
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10 |
79,180 |
6,599 |
1,523 |
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11 |
85,840 |
7,154 |
1,651 |
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12 |
92,500 |
7,709 |
1,779 |
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13 |
99,160 |
8,264 |
1,907 |
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14 |
105,820 |
8,819 |
2,035 |
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15 |
112,480 |
9,374 |
2,164 |
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16 |
119,140 |
9,929 |
2,292 |
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Each additional family member |
Plus 6,660 |
Plus 555 |
Plus 129 | |
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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 USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building , 1400 Independence Avenue, SW , Washington , DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-795-6382 (TTY). USDA is an equal opportunity provider. |
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