WIC (Women, Infants and Children)

See website for local offices: www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/ContactsMenu.HTM

Update I called 1-800-545-6747 was informed this is the national main number.
For the state of Mississippi call 1-800-721-7222.
For other phone numbers and additional contact info such as addresses and websites, see the WIC state agency directories.
Main Web address for states info. www.fns.usda.gov/wic/Contacts/ContactsMenu.HTM

If you have updates to this list, please email us at wichq-sfpd@fns.usda.gov .

WIC is a special supplemental food program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants, and children under five years of age. WIC helps you and your baby get healthy foods and healthy advice in the first years of life.

If you're eligible for WIC, you'll receive at no cost:

A monthy package of delicious, nutritious foods
Valuable tips on healthy eating
Health care referrals
Breastfeeding support

WIC food package

The WIC food package provides nutritious foods to supplement your regular meals. You can choose some or all of the following, free of charge:

White and chocolate milks
A variety of hot and cold cereals, including infant cereal
Cheese, Eggs, Beans, Peanut butter
Baby formula
A selection of 100% fruit juices, including infant juices
Canned tuna and carrots for breastfeeding mothers

Who is eligible

To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet the income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. Low iron levels in the blood (anemia), underweight, overweight, or poor diet are typical examples. A nurse or nutritionist will determine if an applicant is eligible for the WIC program.

If you receive TANF, Food Stamps or Medicaid, you automatically meet WIC income guidelines.

Apply in person

USDA policy requires that applicants must apply in person for WIC benefits at their local WIC clinic. Parents not wanting to bring their newborns in to the WIC clinic have a 60-day period during which the newborn must be seen at the WIC clinic.

Documents: What to bring to your WIC appointment

Applicants must bring proof of income, residence, and identification to their WIC appointment.

Examples of proof of income:
A current pay stub less than 60 days old
A signed statement from an employer indicating gross income earnings for a specified pay period
Current W-2 forms
An income tax return for the most current year
Proof of Medicaid, TANF, or Food Stamps

Examples of proof of residence:
Pieces of mail that include the client’s current address (e.g. current utility bill, bank statement, etc.)
A valid driver's license with the current address
A mortgage ⁄ rental agreement

Examples of proof of identification:
A valid driver license
A social security card
A valid U.S. passport
A current shot record
A military ID
A newborn crib card

For More Information see this website:

http://www.msdh.state.ms.us/msdhsite/_static/41,0,128.html

It has links for:

Find a WIC office near you: See our list of county offices by district
WIC Income Guidelines