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.
The cash value benefit (CVB) that WIC participants use to purchase fruits and vegetables will change beginning October 1, 2023.
New amounts:
- $10 for child participants
- $12 for pregnant and postpartum participants
- $12 for fully and partially breastfeeding participants
- $18 for fully breastfeeding with multiples
The CVB amounts are based on the current WIC regulations for Federal Fiscal Year 2024 for inflation-adjusted CVB amounts. Please note these amounts may be subject to change.
Forms
For Medical Professionals
- Request for Medical Formula for Infants 972e
- Request for Medical Formula for Women and Children 263e
Helpful Programs and Information
- SNAPFood assistance from the Department of Human Services
- TANFEconomic assistance for low-income families
- Healthy Moms, Healthy BabiesFree help if you or your child have health challenges
- Early InterventionHelp for young children with learning or development problems
- Family Planning Waivers
Resources
- Find a county health department
- Shelters and Emergency Housing
- Jackson Area Social Services Resource Guide UMC.EDU
- Find Food Pantries
- Medicaid
- WIC information from the USDA
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.
For more information about Maternal and Child Health Programs and the MCH Block Grant, call 1-800-721-7222.
