Resources and Recipes
Veterans Resources
The Missouri Veterans Commission works with Missouri Military Veterans and their families to secure benefits. Visit their online portal to discover free available resources for Veterans.
Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
This program is available to certain MO HealthNet-eligible participants and provides non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) services to and from covered MO HealthNet services, including WIC appointments. Visit the Division of Social Services (DSS) NEMT webpage for more information or view the NEMT flyer.
NEMT Flyer
This flyer explains NEMT covered services and how to schedule a ride.
Videos
Welcome to WIC
How to Use Your eWIC Card at the Register
WIC Information
How to Read Your eWIC Receipt
This handout explains the different eWIC receipts received with each transaction.
Fresh Fruits & Vegetables: The Retailer Side of Things
This handout explains how fresh fruits and vegetables are mapped at a retailer and why there are sometimes problems purchasing these items with the eWIC card.
WIC is for You
This flier provides basic information on what the WIC program provides and who is eligible.
Pregnancy
Depression and Anxiety During and After Pregnancy
This handout alerts women and their family and friends to the symptoms and seriousness of depression and anxiety during and after pregnancy along with tips on how to get help.
Tips for Pregnant Moms
This handout reviews healthy eating choices and provides a daily food checklist for each trimester.
Spanish
Relief from Common Problems of Pregnancy
This handout is designed to provide information about some of the most common complaints during pregnancy, such as nausea, vomiting, heartburn and constipation. It also provides women with specific remedies to minimize the discomfort and complaints.
Choose MyPlate for Pregnant, Breastfeeding and Nonbreastfeeding Women
This handout provides nutrition information needed to help mom and baby stay healthy.
Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, Farsi, French, Hindi, Hmong, Korean, Nepali, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Exercise During Pregnancy
This brochure provides guidelines for exercising safely during pregnancy.
Infants and Children
A Healthy Smile for Your Young Child
This brochure provides information on how to keep a child’s teeth healthy through cleaning and proper nutrition.
Food To Grow On: Birth - 12 months
A guide to provide nutrition information for parents and caregivers of babies.
Spanish
Food To Grow On: 12 - 18 months
Provides information about feeding WIC children 12 to 18 months of age, including weaning from a bottle and a sample menu plan.
Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Hmong, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Food To Grow On: 19 - 24 months
Provides information about feeding WIC children 19 to 24 months of age, including tips for happy mealtimes, healthy habits and a sample menu plan.
Arabic, Bosnian, Burmese, Chinese, English, Farsi, French, Hmong, Korean, Romanian, Russian, Somali, Spanish, Ukrainian, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Healthy Tips for Active Play
This handout provides information on the importance of raising an active child and gives tips for using both indoor and outdoor play activities.
Spanish
Reducing the Risk of Choking in Young Children at Mealtimes
This resource provides tips on how to prepare foods to reduce the risk of choking in young children.
Spanish
Healthy Living
CDC Marijuana Use and Pregnancy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has published a website with guidance about avoiding marijuana while pregnant or breastfeeding.
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
Email: WICinfo@health.mo.gov