Mississippi WIC
Last updated August 2026
Mississippi WIC serves pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under five. It provides healthy foods on an eWIC card, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support. Apply online at redcap.link/WICOnlineApplication, or call 1-800-338-6747 to schedule an appointment at a county health department or WIC clinic.
The income line is 185 percent of the federal poverty level, well above SNAP's cutoff, so a working family that does not qualify for food stamps may still qualify for WIC.
Here is the income shortcut: if your household already receives TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid, you automatically meet the WIC income guidelines. That skips the extra income proof.
Besides income, there is a health step. You must have a medical or nutritional risk, such as anemia, being underweight or overweight, or a poor diet, as determined by a nurse or nutritionist at the clinic. That evaluation is the point of the visit.
Come to the appointment ready. Bring proof of income, residence, and identification, like recent pay stubs, a utility bill, and a valid driver's license, so one visit can finish enrollment.
WIC adds to the grocery budget; it does not replace it. SNAP carries the core food budget and a household can hold both, and a pregnancy is also the moment to apply for Medicaid.
Phone 1-800-545-6747
Help available in English and Spanish.
Updated August 2026 Program details can change — confirm with the program directly.
Who qualifies
- Pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum women, and infants and children under age 5, who live in Mississippi and have a nutritional need
- Family income within the WIC guidelines; already getting Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF generally meets the income test, and a parent, grandparent, foster parent, or guardian can apply for a child
You may qualify. The program makes the final decision.
How to apply
- 1
Apply online at redcap.link/WICOnlineApplication, or call 1-800-338-6747 to schedule.
- 2
If you are on TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid, you automatically meet the income test.
- 3
Bring proof of income, residence, and ID to the appointment.
- 4
Complete the nutrition evaluation to set up your eWIC benefits.
What to have ready
- Proof of identity (like a driver's license)
- Proof of Mississippi residence (like a utility bill)
- Proof of income (like recent pay stubs), or proof of TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid.
What the application looks like
Common questions
Who qualifies for WIC in Mississippi?
Pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 who have income under 185 percent of poverty and a medical or nutritional risk found at the clinic.
Do I need income proof if I am on other benefits?
Not separately. Receiving TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid automatically meets the WIC income guidelines.
How do I apply?
Online at redcap.link/WICOnlineApplication, or call 1-800-338-6747 to schedule an appointment at a county health department or WIC clinic.
What is the nutritional risk step?
A nurse or nutritionist checks for a medical or nutritional risk like anemia, being underweight or overweight, or a poor diet. It is part of the first visit.
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