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Women Infants Children

6601 Phoenix Ave., Fort Smith, AR 72903

Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and children under age five are eligible for Arkansas WIC if they:Live in Arkansas: No waiting period needed to meet residency requirement Meet income guidelines: be at 185% of FPL(please call for information or speak with your Community Resource Advisor). Recipients of Medicaid, ARKids First, TEA and/or SNAP (Food Stamps) may be automatically income eligible for WIC.Are nutritionally eligible: Assessment will be performed by a nurse, nutritionist, or physician at the local County Health Unit.
Mon 8:00am - 4:30pm Tue 9:30am - 6:00pm Wed 8:00am - 4:30pm Thu 8:00am - 4:30pm Fri 8:00am - 4:30pm Please call location to verify hours due to COVID-19 precautions.
(800) 462-0599

Voice - Statewide Information Line

(479) 478-3069

Fax - Sebastian County - Fort Smith WIC Clinic

(479) 478-3069

Voice - Fax Sebastian County - Fort Smith WIC Clinic

(479) 478-3062

Voice - Sebastian County - Fort Smith WIC Clinic

(501) 661-2136

Voice - Headquarters - Little Rock

https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/wic

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Description

Program seeks to improve the nutrition of eligible pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants and young children during periods of critical growth. Program provides: Electronic benefit cards (eWIC) for specific foods that participants redeem at local grocery stores Nutrition education Referrals to other servicesFoods provided to women and children may include: Milk Eggs Cheese Whole grains Juice Fresh or frozen fruits Iron-fortified cereal and vegetables Dried or canned beans Peanut Butter or peas Canned fish Foods provided to infants may include: Special food packages for breastfeeding mothers AND/OR Iron-fortified infant formula Infant cereals Infant foods

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WIC

Providing organization

Arkansas Department of Health

Statewide agency that provides public health programs. Community Services Environmental Health Family Planning HIV/Sexually Transmitted Diseases Immunizations Maternity Public Health Preparedness TB Program WIC Women's Health