Lafayette County WIC

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

Try this delicious Peach Crisp recipe when you're craving something sweet. https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/peach-crisp

10/23/2025

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

10/17/2025

October is National SIDS awareness month 💜
SIDS stands for Sudden Infant Death Syndrome.
Did you know breastfeeding can decrease the risk of SIDS by as much as 50% if continued for at least two months?
For more educational tips for keeping your baby safe visit: https://safetosleep.nichd.nih.gov/

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

10/16/2025

Moving (PCSing) is a part of life for many military families, and your WIC benefits can move with you. You can even set up benefits before your household goods arrive at your new home! Many WIC offices are located on or near military bases, making it easier to get support. WIC is also available overseas through the WIC Overseas Program; wherever you're stationed, support is within reach.
Enroll anytime at www.signupwic.com. And don't forget: National WIC Enrollment Week is October 13-17!

10/14/2025

Is your family in need of a Chromebook, free wrap-around services, or work-from-home opportunities?
Essential Families is a nonprofit helping bridge the digital divide — already supporting over 665 households in the greater Kansas City area and beyond!
📍 Lafayette County Health Department
🗓️ Thursday, October 24 | 10 AM – 12 PM
📞 Call 816-816-4140 or scan the flyer to register!
Don’t miss this chance to get connected and learn about free resources for your family! 💙

10/13/2025

10/09/2025

The White House will temporarily support the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) using tariff revenue. While this short-term measure helps, critical details like the funding amount, distribution timeline, and duration remain unclear. The National WIC Associa...

10/06/2025

Today is National Child Health Day in the United States. This day focuses on raising people’s awareness about how they can protect and develop children’s health.
WIC is proud to celebrate this day as WIC is proven to improve the overall health of participants by providing nutrition education, health care referrals, healthy foods and breastfeeding support!
Ways to celebrate:
• Take a walk.
• Try a new, healthy recipe.
• Schedule your child’s next checkup.
• Update your child’s vaccinations.
Learn more about how WIC can help your family at WIC.Mo.Gov.

10/04/2025

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.

10/03/2025

Just a reminder to check your app for the new food list effective October 1st 2025.

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.

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.
https://health.mo.gov/living/families/wic/