Missouri WIC Income Guidelines
Contact Information
WIC and Nutrition Services
Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570
Telephone: 573-751-6204 or
(toll-free) 800-392-8209
Fax: 573-526-1470
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The Missouri WIC Income Guidelines provide the gross (pre-tax) income amount that a household can make to be income-eligible for WIC. The income guidelines are updated in the late spring.
Effective June 1, 2026
| Family Size | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,858 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each additional family member | Plus $10,508 | Plus $876 | Plus $438 | Plus $405 | Plus $203 |
- Based on 185% of the poverty level.
- Pregnant women may count as two household members.
- Foster children under 5 are automatically eligible for WIC benefits.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance (TA) participants and participants of qualifying MO HealthNet plans are automatically income-eligible for WIC.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.