Breastfeeding Support Programs | University Health WIC Programs - Independence
529 E US Hwy 24, Independence, MO 64050
Eligibility
Must be a pregnant or postpartum/breastfeeding person, non-breastfeeding person up to six months after birth of the baby, person who has lost a pregnancy within the past six months, have an infant or child under 5, or be legal guardian of child under 5. Must have a nutritional need (WIC staff can help you determine this), and have a family income less than WIC guidelines (185% of poverty level). If you currently receive TANF or SNAP you are automatically income eligible.
Required documents
Picture ID for guardians and adult participants, identification for children, current income and proof of address
Hours
M-Th 7:30am-5pm
To access this service, contact:
Main Email
816-404-6460
Voice·
Main Phone
816-404-6467
Fax·
Fax
Websitehttps://uhwic.org
Languages
Access to interpretation
Application process
By appointment only
Fees
None
Service area
Jackson County, MO
WIC is a program that provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, healthy foods and other services to improve health care access and referrals at no cost. WIC's goal is to help pregnant people, new parents and young children learn about nutrition, eat well and stay healthy.
Last Assured
10/15/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
UNIVERSITY HEALTH WIC PROGRAMS
WIC is a program that provides nutrition and breastfeeding education, healthy foods and other services to improve health care access and referrals at no cost. WIC's goal is to help pregnant people, new parents and young children learn about nutrition, eat well and stay healthy.