Oct 02, 2026

St. Joseph Health Department to continue providing WIC services in Buchanan County

Posted Oct 02, 2026 6:20 PM

By MATT PIKE

The St. Joseph Health Department will continue to provide WIC services in Buchanan County through 2027.  

The St. Joseph Health Department announced the signing of a contract with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to continue providing WIC services for the federal fiscal year 2027.  WIC provides nutrition support to eligible pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to age 5, including healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, screening and referrals.

·Residents interested in WIC services can contact the Health Department at 816-271-4723 or visit the WIC clinic at 904 S. 10th Street in St. Joseph.

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