Women, Infants, and Children - W.I.C. (Pearl River County Health Department)

Agency	Women, Infants, and Children - W.I.C. (Pearl River County Health Department)
Address	7547 Hwy. 11 North, Carriere, MS 39426
Website	msdh.ms.gov
Phone	(601) 798-6212
Hours of Operation	Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.
Eligibility Requirements	To be eligible for the program, a woman, infant, or child must meet the income guidelines and be at medical or nutritional risk. Low iron levels in the blood (anemia), underweight, overweight, or poor diet are typical examples. A nurse or nutritionist will determine if an applicant is eligible for the WIC program.
Documents Required	What to bring to your WIC appointment: Applicants must bring proof of income, residence, and identification to their WIC appointment. Examples of proof of income: A current pay stub less than 60 days old A signed statement from an employer indicating gross income earnings for a specified pay period Current W-2 forms An income tax return for the most current year Proof of Medicaid, TANF, or Food Stamps Examples of proof of residence: Pieces of mail that include the client's current address (e.g. current utility bill, bank statement, etc.) A valid driver's license with the current address A mortgage/rental agreement Examples of proof of identification: A valid driver license A social security card A valid U.S. passport A current shot record A military ID A newborn crib card.
Description of Services	A monthly package of delicious, nutritious foods Valuable tips on healthy eating Health care referrals *Misc. Information: Many working people qualify for the WIC program, for children at nutritional risk.