WIC Program

The Pike County Health Department is an approved Missouri WIC provider. Our trained and certified staff are here to help community members get the support they need through this program.

What Is WIC?

WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. The Missouri WIC program provides:

Supplemental healthy foods
Nutrition education
Breastfeeding education and support
Referrals to health care and community services

WIC serves:

Pregnant women
New mothers
Breastfeeding and postpartum women
Infants
Children up to age five

Fathers, grandparents, guardians, and foster parents may apply for WIC benefits for children living in their household.

WIC Benefits

WIC services are free for eligible participants.

Benefits include:

Nutrition education and guidance
Breastfeeding education and support
Healthy foods to support a balanced diet, including:
- Milk and cheese
- Infant formula
- Iron-fortified cereal
- Eggs
- Juice
- Peanut butter
- Dried beans
- Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
Referrals for health care and other services

How WIC Benefits Are Provided

Participants receive benefits on an E-WIC card. The card is easy to use and can be used at participating local grocery stores. Most participants are seen by appointment once each month.

WIC Clinic Locations and Schedules

Bowling Green Location

Pike County Health Department
1 Healthcare Place, Bowling Green, Missouri 63334

Appointments available on:

First and third Tuesdays
First and third Thursdays

Louisiana Satellite Clinic

First Baptist Church
608 South Carolina Street, Louisiana, Missouri 63353

Appointments available on:

Second and fourth Tuesdays

How to Apply for WIC

Applying for WIC is easy. If you are unsure whether you qualify, you are still encouraged to apply. To be eligible for WIC in Missouri, you must:

Live in Missouri
Meet income guidelines
Meet medical or nutritional guidelines

Community Diaper Bank

Since 2018, the Pike County Health Department has offered free diapers once a month to community members in need. This program is made possible through generous community donations. Donations are always needed and are accepted year-round. Thanks to this support, our diaper bank helps keep babies clean, dry, and comfortable.

Missouri WIC Nondiscrimination Statement/Aviso de No Discriminación >>>

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call (866) 632-9992 (voice) or (202) 260-1026 (local). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

Pike County Health Department, Home Health & Hospice is an equal opportunity provider and employer.