Joplin City WIC- Women, Infants, and Children

10/24/2025

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.

10/24/2025

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

10/23/2025

Do you know how to safely freeze and thaw your breastmilk? Luckily, the USDA has a great article explaining just that! https://bit.ly/4hlLa3b

10/21/2025

The Safe Cribs for Missouri program provides portable cribs and safe sleep education to low-income families who have no other resources for obtaining a crib.

10/17/2025

Get ready to record! At a year old, most children will begin to wave "bye-bye," call a parent "mama" or "dada" and understand "no" (will pause briefly or stop when you say it).

What other milestones can you expect? Visit https://bit.ly/4ntHmPn to find out.

10/15/2025

Not sure if you qualify for WIC benefits?

Many people are surprised to find that they do qualify! Look at the income guidelines to see if you are income-eligible: https://bit.ly/4nrgM9y

10/09/2025

Today is International Walk to School Day - a reminder that we share our streets and neighborhoods with our most vulnerable road users, kids! Take some time today to talk to the children in your life about being safe while walking to and from school. Remind them to look left, right, and left again before crossing the street. Always walk on sidewalks or paths, cross at street corners, and use traffic signals and crosswalks.

10/09/2025

WIC staff are trained to listen, support and connect families to experts.

Need breastfeeding help? Contact your WIC local agency for support. https://bit.ly/4mOrmr2

10/08/2025

October is , a reminder of how important safe sleep is for every baby. In 2022, the CDC reported an estimated 3,700 sudden unexpected infant deaths. These tragic losses make safe sleep education one of our highest priorities, helping parents and caregivers know how to create a sleep environment that keeps babies safe every nap and every night.

10/07/2025

Before shopping for your WIC items:

• Check the approved food list at https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php or on the WICShopper app.

• Know your benefits by checking the WICShopper app or asking your WIC local agency.

10/06/2025