Forrest County, MS Health Department WIC

300 Klondyke Street
Hattiesburg, MS - 39401
(601) 583-0291

County: Forrest County

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Hours:

• Monday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Tuesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Wednesday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Thursday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
• Saturday closed
• Sunday closed

** Please call to verify all WIC Hours posted on the website as hours change frequently.

Office Information:

Appointments required on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays

WIC in Mississippi

Eligibility:
    Categorical: Pregnant, breastfeeding postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 years old.
    Income: Meets income eligibility requirements (varies based on household size). You can use the pre-screening tool to check: https://wic.fns.usda.gov/wps/pages/preScreenTool.xhtml
    Residential: Reside in Mississippi.

Application Steps:
    Apply at this local WIC clinic.
    Schedule an appointment: Contact your local clinic and schedule an appointment.
    Gather required documents:
        Proof of income (pay stubs, tax returns, etc.)
        Proof of address (utility bill, lease agreement, etc.)
        Proof of identity (photo ID, birth certificate, etc.)
        Proof of pregnancy (if applicable)
        Immunization records for children (if applicable)
        Proof of participation in other benefit programs (SNAP, Medicaid, etc., if applicable)

Appointment:
    A WIC representative will need to interview you and verify your documents.
    You may also receive a health screening and nutrition counseling.
    If eligible, you'll receive a WIC Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) card to purchase approved food items at authorized grocers.

The WIC benefits in Mississippi consist of two main components: nutritious food packages and nutrition education.

Food Packages:
The specific contents of the food packages vary depending on your individual needs and circumstances, such as whether you are pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, an infant, or a child. However, here's a general overview of the types of foods you can expect to receive:
    Cereals: Whole-wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, and fortified cereals.
    Milk: Whole milk for children 2 years and older, low-fat milk for pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and infant formula.
    Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C.
    Juice: 100% fruit juice for children 1 year and older.
    Eggs: Eggs are provided to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children.
    Cheese: Cheese is provided to children 1 year and older, pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women.
    Peanut butter or other legumes: Dry beans, peas, or lentils are provided to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and peanut butter or other nut butters are provided to children 2 years and older.
    Soybeans: Tofu or tempeh is provided to pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women who are vegetarians or vegans.

The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.