Women Infants Children | Arkansas Department of Health
Women Infants Children
Program seeks to improve the nutrition of eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and young children during periods of critical growth. Program provides: Electronic benefit cards (eWIC) for specific foods that participants redeem at local grocery stores Nutrition education Referrals to other servicesFoods provided to women and children may include: Milk Eggs Cheese Whole grains Juice Fresh or frozen fruits Iron-fortified cereal and vegetables Dried or canned beans Peanut Butter or peas Canned fish Foods provided to infants may include: Special food packages for breastfeeding mothers AND/OR Iron-fortified infant formula Infant cereals Infant foods
Categories
Physical Address
1622 Campus Drive, Harrison, AR 72601
Hours
Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm; Tue 9:30am - 6:00pm; Wed 8:00am - 4:30pm; Thu 8:00am - 4:30pm; Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm; Please call location to verify hours due to COVID-19 precautions.
Voice
Voice
Application process
Website, phone, appointment
Fee
No fees
Eligibility
Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five are eligible for Arkansas WIC if they:Live in Arkansas: No waiting period needed to meet residency requirement Meet income guidelines: be at 185% of FPL(please call for information or speak with your Community Resource Advisor). Recipients of Medicaid, ARKids First, TEA and/or SNAP (Food Stamps) may be automatically income eligible for WIC.Are nutritionally eligible: Assessment will be performed by a nurse, nutritionist, or physician at the local County Health Unit.
Languages
Spanish
English
Marshallese
Service area
AR
Agency info
Arkansas Department of Health
Statewide agency that provides public health programs. Community Services Environmental Health Family Planning HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunizations Maternity Public Health Preparedness TB Program WIC Women's Health