St Joe MO WIC

10/22/2026

This month’s WIC-approved food is Nut Butter! 🥜 Nut butters are filled with nutritious fats and are high in protein, making them a great and tasty staple for snacks and meals!

Try creating a fun snack with your choice of nut butter. Make a plate of your family’s favorite fruits alongside a scoop of nut butter as a dip, or add a drizzle of nut butter to yogurt or smoothies for some extra flavor! 🍎🥣

10/22/2026

📣 WIC will be closed Friday, October 23rd from 8am - 9am! We will resume normal business hours at 9am. Please leave a voicemail or message us with any questions or concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/20/2026

📣 WIC will be closed Wednesday, October 21st from 11am - 1pm! We will resume normal business hours at 1pm. Please leave a voicemail or message us with any questions or concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/19/2026

One of the best nutrients for your immune system is ! Selenium is critical for protecting your cells and fighting off infection and illness.🥊Luckily, selenium is found in a wide variety of foods, such as:

🌾Whole-grain items like oatmeal, pasta, and rice
🥚Dairy products like eggs and yogurt, milk, and cheese
🫘 Dried or canned beans, lentils, and peas

Want to learn more about nutritious eating? Connect with your local WIC clinic and visit signupwic.com! 💕

10/15/2026

Losing your baby is an unimaginable loss. WIC honors those navigating this difficult and heartbreaking time, and we are here to support you. 🩵

When you are ready, connect with a WIC clinic for resources and support to help you during this time. You can continue receiving WIC benefits for up to six months following your loss.

You are not alone. WIC is here to care for you during hard times. 💗 also offers helpful resources for families navigating pregnancy and infant loss. Visit www.marchofdimes.org/pregnancyandinfantlossmonth to learn more.

10/12/2026

📣WE ARE CLOSED Thursday, October 15th starting at 1pm!
We will open again Friday, October 16th at 8 AM.
Please leave a voicemail or message us with any questions or concerns. We apologize for any inconvenience.

10/10/2026

At , we are here to help your family be as healthy as possible, which includes mental health! 💗 Parenting comes with many ups and downs, and WIC is here to support you through all of it!

From mom groups to counseling referrals, WIC offers real support during the postpartum period. 🫂Learn what care WIC can offer you or someone you love: www.signupwic.com/news/maternal-mental-health

10/08/2026

St. Joseph WIC is here to support local families! 💜 From nutritious foods to nutrition education and breastfeeding support, our team helps families get a healthy start. Check out this article highlighting our program and its impact in Buchanan County!

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press) — The City of St. Joseph Health Department will continue administering the WIC program in Buchanan County for another year, providing food assistance, nutrition education and

10/06/2026

October is Dental Hygiene Month! Keeping up with your little one's oral care is critical for supporting their overall health! 🦷 Set a strong example for your family by modeling habits that take care of your teeth! 🪥

Looking for ways to make brushing your teeth fun? Check out this blog with a few tips to have fun while keeping up with your family’s oral hygiene!
https://www.healthychildren.org/English/healthy-living/oral-health/Pages/let-the-brushing-games-begin.aspx

10/05/2026

Join us for Tiny Tot Town hosted by Parents As Teachers, tomorrow, October 6, 2026 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the East Hills Mall. We look forward to seeing you there!