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WIC

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

ANNOUNCEMENT: Farmers Market season is here! WIC staff will be at the Missoula Farmers’ Market and Clark Fork River Market throughout July to support families in using the Famers Market benefit. More information about Farmers Market below.

Check with the market information booth for directions to the WIC table where WIC staff can issue your market benefit and help you use it while shopping.

See you at the market!

Missoula Farmers’ Market
📍 North End of Higgins Avenue, Downtown Missoula
🗓️ Tuesdays (5:00–7:00 PM): July 7, 14, 21, & 28
🗓️ Saturdays (8:00 AM–12:30 PM): July 11, 18, & 25
Clark Fork River Market
📍 225 S Pattee St., Downtown Missoula
🗓️ Saturdays (8:00 AM–1:00 PM): July 11, 18, & 25

What is WIC?

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is the nation’s most successful public health nutrition program. WIC provides monthly healthy food benefits, nutrition education, and community support.

Who can participate?

Income eligible individuals and families can participate in WIC.

If you receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF benefits you may automatically qualify for WIC!

Eligible WIC participants include:

  • Pregnant people
  • Breastfeeding people
  • People who have recently been pregnant
  • Infants
  • Children 0-5
  • NOTE: Fathers, Custodial Grandparents, Foster Parents or Guardians may apply
How do I sign-up for WIC?

There is no application to fill out!

  • Identification
  • Proof of Montana residency
  • Income documentation (if you do not receive Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF)
How will I receive my benefits?

Participants receive monthly food benefits on an EBT card that can be used at WIC authorized retailers across Montana.

WIC appointments are done every three months. Additional food benefits may be added at that time.

WIC Participants

Download the Healthy Together App!

Search for WIC retailers near you

Farmers Market Nutrition Program

This program provides access to fresh and local produce for WIC families.

Eligible participants can receive $30.00 to use from June 1st through October 17, 2026.

Purchase at farmers’ markets, farm locations, and roadside stands. Look for the WIC approved farmers.

Follow these steps to qualify for the program:

Locations

Lolo

Spirit of Christ Mission

2nd Tuesday of the Month
9:00AM to 3:30PM

Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule and appointment.

Seeley Lake

Faith Chapel Church

1st Tuesday of the Month
10:00AM to 3:00PM

Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule an appointment.

Missoula

Missoula Public Health

301 West Alder Street

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
8:00AM to 5:00PM

Friday
8:00AM to 5:00PM

Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule an appointment.

Missoula Food Bank

Every Monday and Thursday from 8:30AM to 5:00PM

Walk-ins welcome or call to schedule and appointment.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider