Samuel U. Rodgers WIC

10/19/2025

10/10/2025

Calcium is important for developing strong bones and teeth, particularly for young children.

10/08/2025

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Need help with your WIC card? View our webpage full of useful information regarding your WIC card. https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/card/

10/08/2025

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October is National Work & Family Month! Balancing your job with your family and health needs (including breastfeeding!) shouldn't be a luxury – we all deserve the right to care for ourselves and our loved ones without risking our paycheck.

A Better Balance's free and confidential legal helpline can help you understand your rights at work: https://bit.ly/3Xp3D3M

10/06/2025

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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.

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09/30/2025

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The WIC Approved Food List is changing on October 1. But have no fear! WIC participants will receive the same amount of food with the same nutritional value each month!

You will also continue to receive the higher dollar amount for fruit and vegetable purchases each month!
• $26 per month for children.
• $47 per month for pregnant, some and nonbreastfeeding mothers.
• $52 per month for exclusively and mostly breastfeeding mothers and women pregnant with multiples.
• $78 per month for women exclusively breastfeeding multiples.

Discover the changes at https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/approved-food-list.php.

09/05/2025

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A Cochrane review determined that breastfeeding before and during vaccination injections helped to reduce pain in most babies up to the age of one year?

Results showed that breastfeeding reduced crying in babies having vaccinations. On average, breastfed babies cried for 38 seconds less than babies who were not breastfed, and pain scores were significantly lower too.

Similarly breastfeeding during blood tests in newborn babies reduces pain, and it’s likely has similar results for older babies too.

Breastfeeding is a useful tool for breastfeeding parents and babies for so many reasons, not least when it comes to unpleasant procedures; where possible breastfeeding through these can make the whole experience more bearable for both parties.