How to Apply for WIC in Mississippi

Step-by-Step Guide

📅 Last reviewed: May 4, 2026 · Last updated: May 4, 2026

Mississippi offers an online WIC application.

Apply online at msdh.ms.gov → or call 1-800-545-6747 to schedule your first appointment.

Mississippi WIC Agency

Agency Mississippi State Department of Health

Phone 1-800-545-6747

Website Official Mississippi WIC Site

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Online Application

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Telehealth Appointments

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Applying for WIC in Mississippi

Mississippi WIC offers both online and in-person application options. The MSDH page prominently promotes applying online from your phone or computer, making Mississippi one of the more accessible states for starting the WIC process digitally. Either way, a certification appointment at a local clinic is required to complete enrollment and receive your eWIC card.

Option 1: Apply Online

Visit msdh.ms.gov/wic and click the online application link. The application takes 15-20 minutes and allows you to upload photos or scanned images of required documents directly through the form.

Important: Partially completed applications cannot be saved. Gather all required documents before starting so you can complete the application in one session.

Option 2: Apply In Person

Apply at your local county health department or WIC clinic. Most Mississippi WIC clinics are located within county health departments. To make an appointment, call the WIC Call Center at 1-800-338-6747.

Required Documents

Whether applying online or in person, you will need:

Proof of identity — a valid U.S. passport, driver's license, state ID, birth certificate, social security card, military ID, or current shot record. For infants, a newborn crib card or hospital birth record is acceptable.
Proof of Mississippi residence — pieces of mail that include your current address, such as a current utility bill, bank statement, or mortgage/rental agreement. A valid driver's license with your current address is also accepted.
Proof of income — a current pay stub less than 60 days old, a signed employer statement of gross earnings, a current W-2 form, or an income tax return for the most recent year. If you receive TANF, SNAP (food stamps), or Medicaid, bring that enrollment documentation — it automatically satisfies the income requirement and no additional income proof is needed.

Your Certification Appointment

At your appointment, a nurse or nutritionist will verify your documents, measure height and weight, check hemoglobin iron levels, and conduct a brief health and nutrition assessment to determine nutritional risk — the federal requirement for WIC enrollment. If eligible, you will receive your eWIC card and first set of food benefits. You will also receive information about the WICShopper app and the Pacify app for free telelactation support.

Mississippi WIC provides free interpretation services for participants with limited English proficiency. If you need language assistance, call 1-800-545-6747 before your appointment to arrange services.

WIC Call Center

If you have trouble making an appointment or have questions about WIC or your benefits, the WIC Call Center can help. The WIC Call Center is listed prominently on the MSDH WIC client tools page — call 1-800-338-6747. For general MSDH WIC program inquiries, call 1-800-545-6747 (outside Jackson) or (601) 991-6000.

Recertification

Pregnant women are certified through pregnancy and six months postpartum (twelve months if breastfeeding). Infants are recertified around six months and approaching their first birthday. Children are recertified every six to twelve months until their fifth birthday. Contact your local WIC clinic before your certification period ends to avoid a gap in benefits.

Application FAQ — Mississippi WIC

You can apply online at msdh.ms.gov/wic from your phone or computer — the application takes 15-20 minutes and allows document uploads. You can also apply in person at your local county health department or WIC clinic. To make an appointment, call the WIC Call Center at 1-800-338-6747. Either way, a certification appointment is required to complete enrollment and receive your eWIC card.

Bring proof of identity (valid passport, driver's license, state ID, birth certificate, social security card, military ID, or current shot record — newborn crib card or hospital records for infants), proof of Mississippi residence (a current utility bill, bank statement, mortgage/rental agreement, or driver's license with your current address), and proof of income. Acceptable income documents include a current pay stub less than 60 days old, a signed employer statement of gross earnings, a current W-2, or a recent income tax return. If you receive TANF, SNAP, or Medicaid, bring that enrollment documentation — it automatically satisfies the income requirement.

No. The online Mississippi WIC application cannot be saved mid-completion. If you stop before finishing, you will need to start a new application. MSDH specifically recommends gathering all your documents — proof of identity, residence, and income — before beginning the online form so you can complete it in one 15-20 minute session.

Mississippi WIC has a dedicated WIC Call Center for participants who have trouble making appointments or have questions about WIC or their benefits. Call 1-800-338-6747. For general MSDH WIC program inquiries, call 1-800-545-6747 (outside Jackson) or (601) 991-6000. Free interpretation services are available for participants with limited English proficiency.