Women, Infants, & Children (WIC)

In Arkansas City, KS, the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program works to foster healthy nutrition practices among low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and young children from birth to five years old. This vital program offers comprehensive services including nutrition education, access to nutritious supplemental foods, breastfeeding support, and guidance on substance abuse alongside referrals to essential health services. To qualify for WIC, participants can be recipients of Medicaid, TANF, or SNAP, and care providers such as fathers and grandparents are also welcome to enroll their young children in this supportive initiative, ensuring families receive the nourishment they need to thrive.