In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Language Interpreter Services and Other Service Accommodationsĭo you need language interpreter services or other service accommodations? Please let WIC staff know what type of service you need.įor a copy of the annual Arkansas WIC state plan of operations or to send comments, please e-mail Statement If you have questions or need more information about applying for WIC, please contact your local county health unit, or call the State WIC Office at 50 or 1-80, or e-mail.
WIC is available at all Local Health Units in Arkansas, satellite clinics and four WIC-only Clinics. Examples of proof of residency can be a current utility, cable or phone bill, a current mortgage or rent receipt, proof of Arkansas Medicaid, TEA or SNAP (food stamps). Live in Arkansas - Applicants must provide proof of residency.Have a Nutritional Need - At your first appointment, you will meet with WIC staff who will help you identify your nutrition goals.Examples are: current check stubs, W-2 forms, most current income tax return, proof of eligibility for Medicaid (including ARKids), TEA, SNAP (food stamps). Meet Income Guidelines - WIC income guidelines are set at 185% of poverty and are revised each year.Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five are eligible for WIC if they: On Tuesdays, the hours are 9:30am until 6:00pm. Information about WIC can be obtained from any local county health unit between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Information, support, and encouragement for breastfeeding.Nutrition education to improve diet and health habits.Supplemental foods high in nutrients needed for growth and development.Welcome to Arkansas WIC! We are here to help you and your family get healthy food, breastfeeding support, and information on healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle.Īre you eligible? Click here for a pre-screening tool. WIC (Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
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