Vernon County WIC Program

03/25/2026

Who is eligible for WIC?
• Missouri residents.
• Household income at 185% or below the federal poverty income guidelines.
• Pregnant women, women breastfeeding an infant up to the infant's first birthday, postpartum women up to six months after delivery or end of pregnancy, infants up to their first birthday and children up to their 5th birthday.

Still unsure? Complete the online interest form and an agency will contact you. https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yOkwmd0Zv93emO

01/06/2026

Zip Milk is a great resource to use if you're looking for breastfeeding support and information. Follow the link below to find breastfeeding support in your area. ⬇️

Enter your zip code to find support near you. The breastfeeding resources for each state are kept current by those who know them best.

12/03/2025

that breastfeeding lowers your baby's risk of having asthma? It's true! Breastfeeding your baby can also lower their risk of having:
• Ear infections.
• Lower respiratory infections.
• Diarrhea and vomiting.
• Childhood obesity.
• Eczema.
• Type 2 diabetes.
• Childhood leukemia.
• Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
For more information on the health benefits of breastfeeding, visit https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/breastfeeding-benefits.

11/07/2025

Missouri WIC is here to help you feed your family!

Want to learn more? Look at the blue pins on https://mohealth.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=d8d6ec13febb4a45919a66aab55a6b90 to find a WIC local agency near you. Call to set up an appointment.

Already a participant? Keep attending your appointments and shopping with your WIC card.

10/29/2025

Keep on shopping, Missouri WIC!
Missouri WIC participants can continue to redeem WIC benefits in November! Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards.

10/25/2025

Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards until further notice.

Missouri WIC is still working with USDA to determine the status of November WIC benefits.

10/23/2025

Reminder that WIC is still open and remaining October benefits are available to use before the end of the month.

10/21/2025

Do you know how to safely freeze and thaw your breastmilk? Luckily, the USDA has a great article explaining just that! https://wicbreastfeeding.fns.usda.gov/storing-and-thawing-breast-milk

10/02/2025

Did you know about our Milk Depot where you can donate extra breast milk to help fragile NICU babies?
"Milk donations are more than just nutrition, it is life-saving medicine" - The Milk Bank
If you are a registered donor donate today! If you'd like to become a donor or are interested in more information follow the link below.⬇️
https://www.themilkbank.org/donate-milk/

10/02/2025

The WIC Approved Food List changed October 1. Check the approved food list at https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php and on the WICShopper app before shopping.

WIC participants will receive the same amount of food with the same nutritional value each month. You will continue to receive the higher dollar amount for fruit and vegetable purchases each month! $26, $47, $52 or $78, depending on category.

10/01/2025

During the federal government shutdown, there will be no immediate impact on Missouri WIC families. Missouri WIC families should continue to attend appointments and shop with their WIC cards until further notice. We will post any additional information here and at WIC.Mo.Gov.

https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/

09/03/2025

Not sure if you qualify for WIC benefits? Many people are surprised to find that they qualify! Look at the income guidelines to see if you are income-eligible.
https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/income-guidelines.php