Mississippi WIC Office

Get help with your Mississippi WIC benefits. The Mississippi State Department of Health manages the WIC program in the state. Their job is to help improve, promote and protect the health of adults and children in the state. The primary focus of WIC is educating families about proper nutrition for expectant and new mothers, babies and young children.

If you have questions or issues about the Mississippi WIC program, then use the information below to contact them. We include the WIC office number, hours of operation and their office address. The WIC director for Mississippi is Lela Carter. You can also access the official MS WIC website, msdh.ms.gov, by clicking here.

I need to apply for WIC

If you are looking to get on the Mississippi WIC program, the first step is to see if you meet the Mississippi WIC eligibility requirements. In general, to qualify you need to meet the Mississippi WIC Income Guidelines, live in state and be seen by a health professional at the clinic. If you feel you qualify, then you need to call your local Mississippi WIC clinic to schedule an appointment.

You will be required to bring specific documentation to help the staff determine if you qualify. To find out the full process view how to apply for MS WIC. If you still have questions about the application process, please use the contact information on this page to call the Mississippi WIC office.

  • WIC Office Location

    Mississippi State Department of Health
    805 S. Wheatley St Suite 400
    Ridgeland, MS 39157

  • WIC Office Phone Number

    The MS WIC number to this clinic is 800-338-6747 or 601-991-6000. You can also fax them at 800-338-6747 or 601-991-6000.

  • WIC Office Hours

    Monday - Friday: 8:00am to 5:00pm
    Saturday: Closed
    Sunday: Closed

Below is a list of additional departments that handle WIC benefits in this state:

Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians
210 Hospital Circle
Chocktaw, MS 39350
Phone: 601-389-4510
Fax: 601-389-4511
Website: choctaw.org
WIC Director: Iva Denson

Map of the Mississippi State Department of Health