Lafayette County WIC

02/19/2026

⚠️ Recall Alert for Parents & Caregivers ⚠️
We want to make our community aware of a recall involving Tippy Toes Infant Puree – Apple Pear Banana Baby Food.
If you have this product at home, please check the label and discontinue use immediately. A photo of the recalled product is included below to help with identification.
For full details, including affected lot numbers and next steps, please visit the FDA website:
🔗https://www.fda.gov/.../if-copack-llc-dba-initiative...

02/18/2026

Select the "Get Help!" icon on the WICShopper app to find helpful phone numbers, email addresses, FAQs and more! Find the answers you're looking for or get in contact with someone who can help!

Do you need help with the WICShopper app or using your WIC card, or have questions about WIC? Select the "Get Help!" icon on the WICShopper app to find helpful phone numbers, email addresses, FAQs and more! Find the answers you're looking for or get in contact with someone who can help!

02/17/2026

This Black History Month, challenge yourself to learn more about the century-long celebration of generations who contributed to the U.S. Learn more at https://www.blackhistorymonth.gov/.

02/17/2026

Calling all businesses 📣

Show families you care by taking the Missouri Breastfeeding Welcome Here pledge!

It’s free, easy, and tells parents your business is a safe, welcoming space for feeding babies.

Let’s make Missouri more family-friendly, one business at a time.

👉 Take the pledge | 🔁 Tag a business to join us
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02/17/2026

Here is our Weigh-In-Wednesday schedule for 2026✨🤱✨

02/08/2026

Do you like to 2-step? Try this yummy 2-step chicken recipe to see how it compares to the 2-step: https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/2-step-chicken.

02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow this morning, predicting six more weeks of winter.

Worried about your utility bills? Call TEL-LINK at 1-800-835-5465 to find help in your area.

01/29/2026

With winter illnesses going around, it's always a good idea to boost your immune system! These delicious, WIC-approved foods will help support your immune system in fighting off sickness. Try incorporating them in a meal today!
• Red bell peppers.
• Citrus fruits.
• Spinach.
• Broccoli.

On wichealth.org, participants can find lots of recipes using these ingredients!

01/28/2026

Do you qualify for WIC?
Complete a short online form, and a WIC local agency will contact you to find out! https://moexperience.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_9yOkwmd0Zv93emO

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01/26/2026

The Lafayette County Health Department will open at 10:00 a.m. tomorrow (1/26) due to the weather.
See you then!

01/24/2026

Have you downloaded the free WICShopper app yet? Get it on Google Play or the App Store today so you can:
• Register your WIC card and track your benefits.
• Scan to check for WIC-approved food.
• Locate a WIC local agency.
• Access great recipes.
• Locate an authorized WIC retailer.
• View the WIC-approved food list.
• And much more!

01/23/2026

❄️ Cold Temperatures Ahead – Stay Warm, Lafayette County ❄️

With dangerously cold temperatures expected, it’s important to know where to go if you need a warm place to stay.

The following locations in Lafayette County may serve as warming centers during extreme cold:

📍 Concordia Senior Center
📍 Higginsville Senior Center
📍 Margaret Gray Center (Lexington)
📍 Odessa Senior Center

⚠️ Please note:
Warming center availability and hours may vary. Always check directly with each location for current hours and open status before going.

If you are unable to find a warming center near you, please call 2-1-1 for assistance and additional resources.

Let’s look out for one another and stay safe and warm. 💙
— Lafayette County Health Department