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How Do I Apply for Free Infant Formula in Mississippi?

The Mississippi State Department of Health operates health-promotion programs for low-income and high-risk individuals and families; the cost of these programs is split between the state and federal government. Among these programs is the Women, Infants and Children's Nutitional Program, or WIC, which provides free supplemental food, including infant formula, to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under five.

Things You'll Need

  • Proof of income (current pay stub, signed letter from employer, W-2 form, income tax return, Medicaid, food stamp or TANF form)
  • Proof of residence (recent bank statement or utility bill, driver's license, mortgage or rental agreement)
  • Proof of identification (driver's license, social security card, passport, shot record, military ID, newborn crib card)
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Instructions

  1. Apply for WIC

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      Determine your eligibility for the WIC program. To be eligible, you must have low or no income, and your infant must be considered at medical or nutritional risk. Maximum income level is determined based on household size and ranges from $20,000 per year to over $80,000 per year. If you are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), food stamps, or Medicaid, you automatically meet the income qualification for WIC in Mississippi. Examples of infants at medical or nutritional risk include those who are anemic, overweight, or underweight.

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      Call or visit your local WIC clinic to make an evaluation appointment. You may call the WIC main office toll-free at 1-800-721-7222. A complete list of Mississippi WIC clinics is available on the Mississippi WIC website.

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      Visit the clinic at your appointed time to apply for WIC benefits. You must bring with you proof of income, Mississippi residence, and identification. You will have an interview with a WIC official to confirm your eligibility.

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      Bring your infant to the WIC clinic within 60 days of your appointment to have her evaluated for medical and nutritional risk. If your baby has a pediatrician, you may choose to provide the clinic with his contact information.

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