WIC at Caldwell County Health Dept

09/24/2025

**WIC approved Food List does have some changes starting October 1st.**

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.

08/04/2025

Every breastfeeding journey is unique and we’re here for yours! Caldwell County WIC is ready with guidance, resources, and a listening ear.

World Breastfeeding Week is the first week of August every year. This year, we will show you the different ways Missouri prioritizes breastfeeding by informing, supporting, engaging and inspiring mothers in our community. https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/breastfeeding/breastfeedingwic/

08/01/2025

Head over the the Caldwell County Health Department-Missouri page to comment and enter to win a photo shoot.
** Please note comments on this post will NOT be entered to the drawing.

07/14/2025

Wrap up your morning right! Add beans to your breakfast burrito for a tasty boost of protein and fiber.

07/02/2025

Got a minute? Share your thoughts and help us make WIC even better!

Missouri WIC would like YOUR help as a WIC participant!
WIC participants, please take a few minutes to complete the 2025 Participant Satisfaction Survey. Thank you for your help!! Missouri WIC appreciates you!

Survey link: https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2lvH9E8b7vPI898.

05/05/2025

Have you heard??? The new WIC cards are active!

• If you have a card and set your PIN, you are ready to shop!
• If you do not have your new card, contact your WIC local agency ASAP.
• If you do not have your PIN set, call 866-248-7553 before shopping.

Find out more about the new WIC card at https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/card/.

03/19/2025

02/19/2025

Before heading to your first WIC appointment, you’ll want to make sure you have proof of identity, proof of residency and proof of income. A few examples of each are listed below. For the full list of examples, please visit WIC.Mo.Gov.

Proof of identity:
• Infants and children: immunization record, birth certificate, hospital records.
• Adults: driver license, passport, school ID card, military ID card, naturalization record.

Proof of residency:
• Most recent or current utility bill or personal bill mailed to residence.
• Voter registration card.
• Pay stub that displays name and physical address.

Proof of income:
• Current pay stubs (paper or electronic) noting the pay frequency (e.g., weekly, bi-weekly).
• Unemployment letter or notice.
• Recent Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) for military personnel.
• Foster child placement letter or foster parent award letter.

01/28/2025

We know there’s been some confusing news recently, but we want to reassure you that WIC benefits are still available, and WIC local agencies remain open. Please continue using your benefits, going to your appointments and accessing services as usual. Your health and well-being are our top priority.

01/14/2025

All Missouri WIC participants have a free subscription to nutrition help and yummy recipes with wichealth.org.

11/27/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from all your friends at Missouri WIC!