WIC

WIC, the Special Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants and Children, provides at no cost, specific nutritious supplemental foods and nutrition education to pregnant and breastfeeding women, postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5.  To qualify for WIC, clients must meet certain income guidelines and complete a nutrition assessment form.  During the WIC visit a height, weight and hemoglobin check will be done.  We provide nutritional food instruments (checks) for formula, milk, juice, eggs, cereal, peanut butter, etc. that can be redeemed at the grocery store.

It is held from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays at the Audrain City-County Health Unit in Mexico, MO and from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. in Vandalia, MO on the 2nd Thursday by appointments only.  Call Audrain City-County Health Unit at 573-581-1332 for appointment. 

All women, infants, and children applying or re-applying for WIC must come to the appointment and show proof of identity, residence, and income for all members of applicant's household.  If you do not bring this information, you may be given a new appointment.

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Proof of Identity- Bring a current, valid photo id such as a driver's license, work/school ID card, military card, or passport.  Also, bring proof of identity when participants, guardians or proxies are picking up checks.  For infants and children, bring shot record or birth certificate.

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Proof of Residence - Bring the most recent water bill, phone bill, cable bill, gas bill, electricity bill, monthly rent payment, a letter from DFS regarding Medicaid or food stamps, or mortgage payment.

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Proof of Income - Bring the most recent employment/unemployment pay stubs, DFS benefits award letter, Medicaid card, MC+ card, or Food Stamp card.  If self-employed bring in a copy of federal tax form submitted.  All items that apply need to be provided for all members of applicant's household.

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Shot Record - Bring for infants and children.

ACCHU received grant funding from MODHSS in March 2006 to develop and implement client service enhancements for our WIC program participants.

"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 to the USDA, Director, Office or Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC, 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TTY).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer."

The money that ACCHU received was used to purchase items to create a lactation room to be used for breastfeeding education and for breastfeeding mothers during feedings.

 

MISSOURI WIC INCOME GUIDELINES

APRIL 1, 2008 - MARCH 31, 2009

Family Size Annual Monthly Weekly
1 19240 1604 370
2 25900 2159 499
3 32560 2714 627

4

 39220 3269 755

5

 45880 3824 883
6 52540 4379 1011

7

 59200 4934 1139

8

 65860 5489 1267
9 75520 6294 1452
10 79180 6599 1523
11 85840 7154 1651
12 92500 7709 1779
13 99160 8264 1907
14 105820 8819 2035
15 112480 9374 2164
16 119140 9929 2292
each additional family member Plus 6660 Plus 555 Plus 129

    Pregnant women are counted as two family members.

         Income guidelines are based on 185% poverty level.