Joplin City WIC- Women, Infants, and Children

09/04/2026

💙🍼 Holiday Closure Reminder

The Joplin WIC Office will be closed in observance of Labor Day, along with other City offices.

We hope you and your family enjoy a safe and happy holiday weekend. Whether you're gathering with loved ones, traveling, or enjoying some extra time together, we wish everyone a healthy Labor Day!

🩵 We will reopen and be ready to serve our families on September 8.

📢 City Holiday Closure – Labor Day
🗓 Monday, September 7

In observance of Labor Day, City facilities will be closed.

Closed:

City Hall, Recycling Center, Trolley & MAPS, and Joplin History & Mineral Museum

Always Open / Essential Services:
🚓 Police Department
🚒 Fire Department
✈️ Airport
🦺 Wastewater Division

🕘 Facilities will reopen: Tuesday, September 8

ℹ️ Have questions or need details in the meantime? Visit us at: http://www.joplinmo.org

09/03/2026

Have you tried grilled avocado with strawberry and honey? Well, you should!

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08/31/2026

🦩Let Us Help Nourish You

You're spending a lot of time making sure your baby is fed and healthy.

Don't forget about yourself.

WIC and other community programs can help support you during your postpartum journey:

✅ Grocery assistance for all postpartum mothers for six months, and up to a full year for breastfeeding moms

✅ Postpartum Medicaid coverage for up to one year

✅ Medicaid programs may also offer maternal nutrition education, cooking classes, and grocery support

Breastfeeding takes energy. Recovery takes energy. Eating regularly and caring for yourself helps support both your health and your milk supply.

Remember, flamingos eventually regain their bright pink coloring as they recover and replenish their nutrients.

🩷 You are pouring so much into your baby. Don't forget to pour into yourself, too. Let's get your pink back. 🦩

📞 Contact Joplin City WIC for additional information: 417-623-1928 and select option 3 for WIC services

08/26/2026

Recommended intake:

🐟Pregnant and breastfeeding women: Aim for 2–3 servings (8–12 ounces or 225–340 g) of low-mercury fish each week.

🐟 Children: Offer 1–2 servings per week, with portion sizes appropriate for the child's age (smaller portions for younger children).

Tips:

🐟 Choose canned fish with lower sodium when possible.

🐟 Fish packed in water is a good everyday option; fish packed in olive oil can also be nutritious.

🐟 Canned fish and sardines with edible bones are excellent sources of calcium, which is important for both mothers and growing children.

🐟 Ensure children receive fish that is mashed or flaked into small pieces to reduce choking risk.

👀🍴Including low-mercury canned fish as part of a varied diet can support healthy pregnancy, maternal recovery, breastfeeding, and early childhood growth and development. For a canned fish recipe, and even more recipes on how to use your canned fish benefits, click on the link below. 🍔🐟📲

https://www.wichealth.org/Member/HealthEKitchen/Recipe?resourceId=4549

📞 Contact Joplin City WIC for additional information: 417-623-1928 and select option 3 for WIC services

08/24/2026

Staff from the Jasper County MU Extension office will be in our lobby on Tuesday, August 25th to help with SNAP applications. Drop by between 9am and noon to visit with them. No appointment needed.

Personal de la oficina de Extensión de MU del condado de Jasper estará en nuestro vestíbulo el martes 25 de agosto para ayudar con las solicitudes de SNAP. Pase a verlos entre las 9:00 a. m. y el mediodía. No se necesita cita.

https://mydss.mo.gov/food-assistance/apply-for-snap



MU Extension in Jasper County

08/17/2026

Staff from the Jasper County Health Department Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will be in our lobby on Tuesday, 8-18-26. Drop by between 11am and noon to visit with them, no appointment needed.

https://www.jaspercountymo.gov/childhood-lead
https://health.mo.gov/prevention/environmental-factors/lead-poisoning

Jasper County Health Department - MO

08/13/2026

🦩Flamingo Parenting

Did you know flamingos lose their bright pink color after becoming parents?

The hormone prolactin helps flamingos produce milk for their young, using nutrients from their own bodies to nourish their babies. The same hormone helps mothers produce breastmilk, and just like colostrum, flamingo milk is packed with immune-supporting benefits.

For a time, flamingos look a little less like themselves (less pink) because they're giving so much to their young.

Parenthood can feel that way, too.

👑You're learning a new routine, caring for a new life, and adapting to a whole new world. Give yourself grace. Be patient with yourself and your baby.

🩷 You will get your pink back, too.

📞 Contact Joplin City WIC for additional information: 417-623-1928 and select option 3 for WIC services

08/12/2026

Staff from the Jasper County Health Department Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Program will be in our lobby on Tuesday, August 18th. Drop by between 11am and noon to visit with them, no appointment needed.

https://www.jaspercountymo.gov/childhood-lead
https://health.mo.gov/prevention/environmental-factors/lead-poisoning

Jasper County Health Department - MO

08/11/2026

💭🐟Canned fish can be a nutritious, affordable, and convenient food for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and young children when you choose varieties that are low in mercury and packed in water or healthy oils.

🐟 Prenatal Women - Supports baby's brain and eye development with omega-3 fats (especially DHA) & provides high-quality protein for fetal growth.

🐟 Postpartum women - Helps with recovery through high-quality protein, replenishes important nutrients such as iron and supports overall health during the recovery period.

🐟 Breastfeeding women - DHA from fish is transferred into breast milk and supports infant brain and eye development.

🐟 Children up to 5 years - Supports healthy brain development, vision, growth, and immune function.

📞 Contact Joplin City WIC for additional information: 417-623-1928 and select option 3 for WIC services