The Chickasaw Nation Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program, is a non-discriminatory program serving Native and non-Native applicants, which provides pregnant or postpartum women, infants and children up to the age of five nutritious foods at no charge. WIC educators and nutritionists provide helpful nutrition information and counseling to moms and families. Lactation consultants and breastfeeding peer counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to encourage and support breastfeeding moms through daily challenges. For 24-hour breastfeeding support, contact (888) 439-8970.
WIC is a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funded food and nutrition education program.
WIC food packages have been updated to provide families a wide variety of foods, including: infant foods, infant cereals, adult iron-fortified cereals, milk, fruit or veggie juices, eggs, cheese, peanut butter, dried or canned beans, soy based beverages, tofu, fresh fruits and veggies, whole wheat bread and other whole grain options.
The Chickasaw Nation WIC program issues benefits through an electronic benefit card which makes getting WIC foods easier, more secure and much more convenient. For more information, call your nearest Chickasaw Nation WIC office to see if you and your family qualify.
Eligibility
Women
- Who are pregnant (during pregnancy and up to six weeks after the birth of an infant or the end of the pregnancy).
- Who are postpartum (up to six months after the birth of the infant or the end of the pregnancy).
- Who are breastfeeding (up to the infant’s first birthday).
Infants
- Up to the infant’s first birthday.
Children
- Up to the child's fifth birthday.
Residential Requirements
Applicants must live within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries, or receive health care services at a Chickasaw Nation facility, but are not required to live in the area for a certain period of time in order to receive services. Please call if you have questions regarding the residential requirements.
Income Requirements
WIC applicants can be income eligible, based on income level guidelines or be determined automatically income eligible based on participation in certain programs including:
- Food Distribution Program
- SNAP benefits
- Soonercare, Medicaid
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
Please call if you have questions regarding income requirements.
Nutrition Risk Requirement
Applicants must be seen in the WIC office to determine nutritional risk. This assessment is completed at no cost to the applicant.
Other Information
Hours
Ada
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Ardmore
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
CNMC
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Duncan
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Pauls Valley
Tuesday and Thursday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Purcell
Monday-Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sulphur
Thursday and Friday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Tishomingo
Monday and Tuesday
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Follow us on Facebook! Created in partnership with the USDA, the WIC Facebook page offers parents breastfeeding support, connection with a network of caregivers, parenting tips and resources for healthy eating all in one friendly place. Stay up to date with the latest information about Chickasaw Nation meal programs and nutrition resources for children and families as well.
Follow the Chickasaw Nation WIC Facebook page at Facebook.com/ChickasawNationWIC.
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WIC Mobile Van
The WIC mobile van serves as a mobile office allowing the WIC team to visit locations within the Chickasaw Nation boundaries and provide full service to clients in rural areas where a clinical office is not available. To schedule an appointment on the WIC Mobile Van at one of the upcoming locations, please call (580) 447-4701.
A list of upcoming parking lot locations is below:
- February
- Feb. 8
Homeland
759 W. Grand Ave.
Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Feb. 15
Walmart
1100 S. First St.
Madill, Oklahoma 73446
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Feb. 22
Shelton’s Grocery
203 E. D Ave.
Waurika, Oklahoma 73573
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March
- March 1
Walmart
3300 Tri-City Drive
Newcastle, Oklahoma 73065
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March 8
Homeland
759 W. Grand Ave.
Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March 15
Super C Mart
718 E. Highway 70
Kingston, Oklahoma 73439
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- March 22
Shelton’s Grocery
203 E. D Ave.
Waurika, Oklahoma 73573
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April
- April 5
Walmart
3300 Tri-City Drive
Newcastle, Oklahoma 73065
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April 12
Homeland
(405) 224-2538
759 W. Grand Ave.
Chickasha, Oklahoma 73018
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April 19
Walmart
1100 S. First St.
Madill, Oklahoma 73446
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
- April 26
Shelton’s Grocery
203 E. D Ave.
Waurika, Oklahoma 73573
10 a.m.-3 p.m.
In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency that administers the program or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339.
To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant’s name, address, telephone number, and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by:
- mail:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or
- fax:
(833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
- email:
program.intake@usda.gov
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.