Mississippi State Department of Health

Women, Infants and Children's Nutrition Program (WIC)

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WIC is a special supplemental food program for pregnant, breastfeeding, and post-partum women, infants, and children under five years of age. WIC helps you and your baby get healthy foods and healthy advice in the first years of life.

For WIC Clients

How to use your eWIC card and more helpful Information if you already have WIC

About WIC
and How to Apply

Benefits, who is eligible, and how to apply

Other Information

Provider forms, helpful programs, how to contact us, and more

 

Tornado Relief

If your eWIC Card or WIC food items were lost in the March 23 tornadoes in Rolling Fork, Silver City, Winona, or Amory, please contact your WIC certification site.

Sharkey County (Rolling Fork) WIC sites and contact information
Day Location Contact
Thursday, March 29
9:30am - 3:30 pm		 Sharkey County Health Department 297 Race Street, Rolling Fork, MS 39159

Phone: 662-873-6202, select option 3, then 1
Tuesday, April 4
9:30am - 3:30 pm		 Sharkey County Health Department 297 Race Street, Rolling For, MS 39159
Thursday, April 6
9:30am - 3:30 pm		 Sharkey County Health Department 297 Race Street, Rolling For, MS 39159
Tuesday, April 11
9:30am - 3:30 pm		 Sharkey County Health Department 297 Race Street, Rolling For, MS 39159
Monroe County (Amory, Aberdeen) WIC sites and contact information
Amory    
Day Location Contact
Mondays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm		 Monroe County Health Department 1300 Hwy 125 South, Amory, MS 38821

Phone: 662-256-5341, select option 3, then 1
Wednesdays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm		 Monroe County Health Department  
Fridays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm		 Monroe County Health Department  
     
Aberdeen    
Day Location Contact
Tuesdays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm		 MSDH Aberdeen Clinic 302 South Chestnut Street, Aberdeen, MS 39730

Phone: 662-369-8132, select option 3, then 1
Thursdays
8:30 am to 4:30 pm		 MSDH Aberdeen Clinic  
Montgomery County (Winona) WIC sites and contact information
Winona    
Day Location Contact
Mondays
8:00 am to 5:00 pm		 Montgomery County Health Department 707 Alberta Drive, Winona, MS 38967

Phone: 662-283-3655, select option 3, then 1
Wednesdays
8:00 am to 5:00 pm		 Montgomery County Health Department  
Thursdays
(1st and 3rd of each month)
8:00 am to 5:00 pm		 Montgomery County Health Department  
G.A. Carmichael (Yazoo, Belzoni) WIC sites and contact information
Yazoo    
Day Location Contact
Mondays
8:00 am to 4:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center 1547 Jerry Clower Blvd, Yazoo City, MS 39194

Phone: 662-746-9417
Tuesdays
8:00 am to 4:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  
Wednesdays
8:00 am to 7:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  
Thursdays
8:00 am to 4:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  
Fridays
8:00am to 1:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  
       
Belzoni    
Day Location Contact
Mondays
8:00 am to 4:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center 1301 East 1st Street, Belzoni, MS 39038

Phone: 662-247-1226
Tuesdays
8:00 am to 4:00 pm		    
Wednesdays
8:00 am to 7:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  
Thursdays
8:00 am to 4:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  
Fridays
8:00am to 1:00 pm		 G.A. Carmichael Family Health Center  

Forms

For Medical Professionals

Staying Healthy

Immunizations

It is important for you and your children to be up to date on routine vaccinations, so you are protected from infectious diseases like measles, whooping cough, flu, COVID-19, and others. For more information, please see the links below. You may schedule an appointment at any county health department, with your medical provider, or at a pharmacy.

Regular Checkups for Your Child: Well-Child Visits

Regular visits to the doctor, even when your child is not sick, help you keep track of their health and development, check for possible problems, and make sure they're up-to-date on vaccinations. It's also your chance to ask questions and get expert answers about your child's health.

Lead Poisoning Prevention

Lead can be very dangerous for you and your children. Three key nutrients – vitamin C, iron, and calcium – may limit the body's absorption of lead. Foods rich in these nutrients can be found in your WIC food package.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs

During pregnancy, women should not use tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, illegal drugs, or prescription medications unless they are for medical reasons. Avoiding these substances and getting regular prenatal care are important to having a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Avoiding these substances after you have a baby is important, too. Counseling and treatment are available if you have hard time quitting unhealthy substances on your own.

Helpful Programs and Information

 

Resources

Contact

Mississippi WIC Program
805 S. Wheatley St
Suite 400
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 991-6000 or call toll-free (800) 545-6747 outside of Jackson

For questions regarding Verification of Certification (VOC) please call either of the phone numbers listed above.

Your input is important. We want to hear from you about maternal and child health needs, the MCH Block Grant, and programs in Mississippi. Take a moment to share your comments, ideas and concerns with us.

For more information about Maternal and Child Health Programs and the MCH Block Grant, call 1-800-721-7222.

Links referenced
Language Assistance    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25335,128.html
Asistencia lingüística    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25335,128.html
Hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25335,128.html
مساعدة لغوية    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25335,128.html
All language assistance    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25335,128.html
Nondiscrimination Statement    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25305,128.html
Declaración de No Discriminación    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25305,128.html
Tuyên Ngôn Không Phân Biệt Đối Xử    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25305,128.html
بيانعدمالتمييز    https://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,25305,128.html
For WIC Clients    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,25322,128,html
   http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,25322,128,html
How to use your eWIC card and more helpful Information if you already have WIC    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,25322,128,html
About WIC    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,25323,128,html
   http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,25323,128,html
Benefits, who is eligible, and how to apply    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,25323,128,html
enfamil.com/prosobee-recall-2023/    https://www.enfamil.com/prosobee-recall-2023/
enfamil.com/prosobee-recall-2023/    https://www.enfamil.com/prosobee-recall-2023/
Full details    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,24408,128,html
Request for Medical Formula for Infants    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,7489,128,pdf/972.pdf
Request for Medical Formula for Women and Children    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,7488,128,pdf/263.pdf
Immunization Schedules    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,0,71,439,html
When to make well-child visits and why they matter    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,19360,128,pdf/Well-child_visits.pdf
More about lead poisoning prevention    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,176,html
Help quitting tobacco    https://www.quitnow.net/mve/quitnow?qnclient=MS
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start    https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/Give_Your_Baby_a_Healthy_Start_English.pdf
Give Your Baby a Healthy Start (Spanish)    https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/Give_Your_Baby_a_Healthy_Start_Spanish.pdf
More about alcohol, tobacco and drugs during pregnancy    https://www.acog.org/womens-health/faqs/tobacco-alcohol-drugs-and-pregnancy
Alcohol and Drug Services    https://www.dmh.ms.gov/service-options/alcohol-and-drug-services/
Partnership to End Addiction: Where Families Find Answers    https://drugfree.org/
Is it safe? Taking medicines, alcohol, herbal products and more during pregnancy    https://www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancy/is-it-safe.aspx
SNAP    https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/snap/
TANF    https://www.mdhs.ms.gov/economic-assistance/tanf/
Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,106,html
Early Intervention    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,74,html
Family Planning Waivers    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,1459,107,html
Breastfeeding assistance    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,144,html
Car Seat Safety    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,1489,98,112,html
Childhood Immunizations    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/14,0,71,html
Dental and Oral Health    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,0,151,html
Tobacco Quitline    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/43,1774,94,html
Lead Poisoning Prevention    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,176,html
Safe Sleep Environments    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/41,0,202,html
Find a county health department    http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/19,0,166,html
Shelters and Emergency Housing    https://www.hud.gov/states/mississippi/homeless/shelters
Jackson Area Social Services Resource Guide    https://www.umc.edu/evers-williams/Focus-Areas/health-care/jackson-area-social-services-resource-guide.html
Find Food Pantries    https://www.foodpantries.org/
Medicaid    https://medicaid.ms.gov/
WIC information from the USDA    https://www.fns.usda.gov/wic
Send us a message online    http://msdh.ms.gov/page/41,0,375.html

Find this page at http://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/index.cfm/index.cfm

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