The state WIC office and the USDA have given temporary guidelines to follow in the wake of COVID-19. The Howell County Health Department has temporary waivers (until further notice) to avoid face-to-face WIC appointments. Instead, the department will be doing WIC appointments over the phone as allowed. This includes certs, mid-certs and new participants. Until further notice, our Mountain View and Willow Springs clinics will be closed.
There are some temporary changes and substitutions that can be made on you WIC checks. All checks still expire the last day of the month at midnight as usual.
Starting March 23, the examples below can be allowed for some food substitutions. For example:
- Milk: Substitutions of half gallons or quarts to equal the number of gallons is allowed if gallons of milk are not available. You still can only get the variety of milk printed on your checks (whole, 1%, etc.)
- Peanut butter: Substitutions of Jif, Peter Pan, and Skippy in 16-18 oz containers of creamy, crunch, regular, or smooth peanut butter is allowed IF participants cannot locate store brand peanut butter.
- Eggs: Substitutions of medium eggs for large eggs.
- Formula checks will be printed with fewer cans per individual check
If you cannot locate formula, please call the department Monday through Friday 8am -12pm, 1-5pm: 417-256-7078
If you phone number has changed or is not active, please contact us. If you have any further questions, please call us at 417-256-7078
