Lafayette County WIC

12/18/2025

Altruism, Inc. is hosting a Mommy and Me Gently Used Clothing Pop Up on Monday, December 22 at the Lafayette County Health Department (547 S. Business Highway 13) from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Stop in and pick up clothing from newborn to size 16 for boys and girls. These items will be donated on a first-come, first-served basis.

For anyone who needs support with diapers, come and sign up for our HappyBottoms.org program. You’ll receive free diapers monthly through this program.

Also, ask us about our free blood pressure self-monitoring training program that includes helpful resources and a blood pressure cuff. Pregnant women are encouraged to join.

To learn more about our programs and services, visit altruism-inc.org or call 660.259.2402.

12/11/2025

Do you follow your WIC local agency's page? If not, you should! WIC local agencies share useful information about pregnancy, breastfeeding, parenting and overall wellness, as well as information that is specific to their community.

12/08/2025

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight side dish? We've got you covered! Try these baked cauliflower tots, which are full of flavor and good for you, too! Find the recipe at https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/baked-cauliflower-tots.

12/04/2025

WIC will be closed today for staff meetings. We will resume Monday, December 8th, 2025.

12/03/2025

Please check your shredded cheese!

RECALL: A massive cheese recall across 31 states includes brands of cheese sold in popular stores in Missouri and Kansas: https://fox4kc.com/news/shredded-cheese-sold-in-states-including-missouri-kansas-recalled-due-to-metal-fragments/

12/02/2025

WIC will have another late start in Higgisville tomorrow 12/2/2025.
We will reach out to all clients scheduled before 10:00 a.m.
If you have any questions please give us a call! 660-259-1782

12/01/2025

WIC will be closing today 12/1/2025 at 2:30 p.m. due to the weather!
Stay safe and stay warm. ❄️☃️

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving!
We will resume normal business hours Monday, December 1st. See you then!

11/26/2025

At two years old, children may begin to:
• Hold something in one hand while using the other. For example, holding a container and removing the lid.
• Try to use switches, k***s or buttons on a toy.
• Play with more than one toy at a time, like putting food on a toy plate.

For more information about developmental milestones, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/2-yeaFor more information about developmental milestones, visit https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones/2-yea .html.

11/24/2025

Holiday Food Drive! 🎄
The Lafayette County Health Department is collecting non-perishable food items now through December 18th to support our local food pantries. Every donation helps a Lafayette County family in need this season. 💙

Drop off items Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM at the Lafayette County Health Department.

Let’s come together and make a difference!

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

11/19/2025

Come join us for Weigh-In-Wednesday from 2 to 3 p.m. ✨🤱🏽✨

Located in the Lafayette County Health Department basement.
Park in the back of the building.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

11/18/2025

Join us for Weigh-In-Wednesday!

Have breastfeeding questions?
Come ask our WIC Breastfeeding Peer Counselor.
✨We will have free nursing bras and milk catchers.✨

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.