About

WIC was established as a permanent program in 1974 to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutritional risk. This mission is carried out by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, nutrition education (including breastfeeding promotion and support), and referrals to health and other social services. Also, we offer seasonal Farmer's Market to WIC participants. Tribal Members are able to get assistance as long as they are enrolled in the Choctaw Health Center system and meet income guidelines.

Services Provided

• Nutrition assessments and education
• Referrals (immunization, dental, social service programs, counseling etc.)
• Breastfeeding education and support
• Access to WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselors
• Breast pumps (BF women only)
• Summer Farmer's Market benefits
• Nutritious foods

Certification Periods

• Prenatal Women - through pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after the birth of an infant or the end of the pregnancy
• Postpartum Women - up to 6 months after the birth of the infant or the end of the pregnancy
• Breastfeeding Women - up to one year after the birth of the infant
• Infants - up to the infant's first birthday
• Children - up to the child's fifth birthday, recertified every 12 months

How to Certify for WIC

• Please call the WIC Department to request an appointment.
• Provide proof of income, proof of residency, and proof of identification.
• Nutrition assessment must be completed before receiving WIC food benefits.

Examples of Proof of Income

Please provide only one proof of income

• Pay stub(s) showing income for the past 30 days
• Paid Monthly - 1 pay stub
• Paid Bi-weekly - 2 pay stubs
• Paid Weekly - 4 pay stubs
• Proof of current eligibility in other public assistance or welfare programs
• Medicaid, SNAP, Food Distribution, TANF
• Social Security Benefits
• Unemployment compensation

Examples of Proof of ID

Please provide only one proof of ID

• Tribal ID, driver's license, student ID,social security card, birth certificate, health information sheet, immunization record, hospital crib card (for infants)

Examples of Proof of Residency

Please provide only one proof of residency

• Utility bill
• Rent or mortgage statement
• Receipts of lodging or housing
• State, local or tribal document showing residency mailing address and name.

WIC Foods

• Whole Grains (whole wheat bread, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat or corn tortillas)
• Canned Fish (for BF women only)
• Milk / Chocolate Milk
• Cheese
• Yogurt
• Juice
• Eggs
• Beans/Peas
• Cereal
• Peanut Butter
• Fruits and Vegetables
• Infant Foods (fruits and vegetables, cereal)

WIC Authorized Vendors

Breastfeeding

Breastmilk is one of the best things your baby needs to grow and develop. It even meets your baby's needs as they grow. Breast milk is rich in vitamins, minerals help your baby grow strong and healthy!

Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Baby

• Fewer ear infections
• Less risk of asthma
• Less gas, constipation, and diarrhea
• Less risk of pneumonia
• Less risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS)
• Less risk of developing diabetes
• Less risk of childhood obesity

Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Mom

• Helps you recover from childbirth more quickly
• Less risk of certain breast or other cancers
• Less risk of postpartum depression
• May help lose weight after birth of the baby

Do you have more questions about breastfeeding?

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