WIC Income Guidelines
2024 WIC Income Guidelines
How do I get on WIC?
To apply for WIC benefits, you must visit a WIC agency near you.
For the STONE County WIC agency Call:
Galena – 417-357-6134 ext: 1
Reeds Spring – 417-272-0050 ext: 1
For additional assistance finding a WIC agency, please contact TEL-LINK at 1-800-TEL-LINK or 1-800-835-5465.
What benefits does WIC offer?
The WIC program provides breastfeeding education and support, nutrition education, referrals to appropriate health agencies, and nutritious foods for eligible applicants.
Who is eligible to receive WIC benefits?
WIC serves pregnant women, non-breastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after delivery or termination of the pregnancy), breastfeeding women (up to 1 year after delivery as long as they are breastfeeding the baby), infants from birth up to 1 year of age, and children up to their 5th birthday.
All applicants must meet income guidelines.
Individuals who meet income and category guidelines will be assessed for nutritional risk factors during the certification process.
“This institution is an equal opportunity provider“
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