The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in Hugoton, KS, is dedicated to fostering healthy eating habits among low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children from birth to five years old. We offer vital nutrition education, supplemental food packages to meet dietary needs, and comprehensive breastfeeding support, ensuring families have access to the resources they require for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, WIC connects participants with essential health care referrals, empowering families to thrive and grow stronger together.

The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), operated by the Kansas Department for Children and Families, is dedicated to alleviating food insecurity for low-income households in Hugoton and across Kansas. By distributing free USDA commodity foods, TEFAP ensures that essential nutritional needs are met with a variety of items including canned vegetables, fruits, juices, meats, cereals, peanut butter, nonfat dry milk, and pasta. Food shipments occur five to six times a year, providing each participating household with between four to ten essential food products. We invite residents to apply through their home county to access this vital food assistance, helping to nourish our community with care and support during challenging times.

In Hugoton, Kansas, Homelessness Assistance is dedicated to providing vital support to students and families facing homelessness through comprehensive services that align with the McKinney-Vento Act. Our mission is to ensure that all homeless students find immediate enrollment and educational stability, regardless of documentation. We offer free meals and textbooks, assistance with obtaining immunization records and birth certificates, and transportation back to their school of origin. Our program also connects families to essential community resources, including counseling, medical, dental, and mental health services. Additionally, we facilitate participation in before- and after-school programs and provide school supplies, ensuring that every child has the opportunity to thrive academically and personally.

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in Hugoton, KS, is dedicated to fostering healthy food habits among low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to five years old. Our mission is to equip families with essential nutrition education, provide access to supplemental foods, promote and support breastfeeding, and facilitate referrals to necessary health care services. WIC is here to support your family's nutritional needs and create a healthier future for our community's youngest members.