The Missouri WIC program will continue to honor WIC-approved food substitutions for milk, eggs, bread, peanut butter, and infant fruit and vegetables through July 31, 2020, at a minimum, if WIC-approved stock is not available at the store at the time of the WIC transaction.
(See the details on these WIC food substitutions HERE)
Due to the unpredictable nature of COVID-19 impacts, WIC-approved food availability is continuously being evaluated.
The WIC program will provide additional information on June 30, 2020, regarding the possibility of continuing to allow some or all of these food substitutions to continue after July 31, 2020, based upon ongoing evaluation of WIC-approved food item availability. Providing notification to retailers, local agencies, and participants by no later than June 30, 2020, will provide a minimum of one month to make any adjustments, if needed.
-Bridgett Henderson
WIC Retailer Manager
573-751-8322
