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Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC) announces continued WIC contract
 
Hillsboro, MO – Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation announces a contract continuance to provide WIC services for federal fiscal year 2026 has been signed with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) is a special supplemental nutrition program providing services to pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children up to their 5th birthday based on nutritional risk and income eligibility. The primary services provided are healthy, supplemental food, risk assessment, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding promotion and support, health screening and referrals to health care. To be eligible for WIC, applicants must have an income of less than or equal to 185% of the poverty level and be at nutritional risk.
WIC supplemental food packages are specially chosen to provide foods high in protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C. Eligible women and children receive fortified milk and cheese, eggs, whole grain bread products, hot or cold cereals, 100% fruit juices, and fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables. The WIC program recommends breastfeeding, provides breastfeeding support, baby foods, and infant cereal. For women who cannot or choose not to breastfeed, infants may receive supplemental, iron fortified formula. WIC participants obtain their foods by using their WIC cards for specific items at participating local grocery stores and pharmacies.
Studies confirm that pregnant women who enroll in WIC during the early months of pregnancy have fewer low birth weight babies, experience fewer infant deaths, see the doctor earlier in pregnancy and eat healthier.
WIC is administered in Jefferson County by Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC). Persons interested in applying or who are in need of more information should contact JFCAC at 636-789-2686 Option 5. WIC clinics are offered at 105 Municipal Drive Hillsboro, MO. 63050 on Mondays and Thursdays from 8 am to 5:30 pm and at 1818 Lonedell Road Arnold, MO. 63050 on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 8 am to 5:30 pm. Both locations close from noon to 12:30 for lunch. JFCAC WIC clinics are closed on Fridays and State holidays.
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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 based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity.
 
 
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the state or local agency that administers the program or contact USDA through the Telecommunications Relay Service at 711 (voice and TTY). Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/ad-3027.pdf and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Mail Stop 9410, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: [email protected].
 
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC) is conducting our 2026 Community Needs Assessment, and we want to hear from you!

Every three years, JFCAC surveys residents across Jefferson and Franklin Counties to understand what local families need most — from housing and childcare to transportation and employment opportunities. Your feedback directly helps shape the programs and services we provide.

Many of our most impactful programs began with community input collected through surveys like this one. For example, our EZMO Transportation Program — which now provides thousands of miles of rides at no cost to eligible residents — was created in response to identified transportation barriers in our last assessment.

Today, your voice can help guide the next wave of services in key areas including:

• Behavioral Health – Access to counseling and mental wellness resources
• Community Services – Support for families and individuals in need
• Housing – Assistance for safe, affordable, and stable living
• WIC (Women, Infants & Children) – Nutrition support for families with young children
• Head Start & Early Head Start – Early education programs building school readiness
• Weatherization – Energy efficiency improvements that reduce household costs

Our work is data-driven, and every response matters. The survey is open to all residents of Jefferson and Franklin Counties. Results will be published in September 2026 and will inform not only JFCAC’s program development and strategic planning but also assist community leaders across the state in understanding local priorities.

➡️ Take the Survey Now: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STLT9MP

Once you complete the survey, you’ll have the option to register to be contacted for additional participation — either through a short interview (by phone or email) or an upcoming Focus Group. Focus Groups will be scheduled from January through April, with sessions planned at across both counties. Completing your contact information at the end of the survey ensures you’ll be notified when registration opens for a Focus Group near you.

​Thank you for helping us make our communities stronger — together.

Giving Tuesday, celebrated on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, is a Global Day of Generosity that flips the focus from consumerism on Black Friday and Cyber Monday to a powerful moment of giving back. On this day, individuals, nonprofits, businesses, and communities come together to make donations, volunteer time, or amplify causes they care about.

Jefferson Franklin Community Action Corporation (JFCAC) is proud to participate in Giving Tuesday’s mission to uplift families and strengthen communities across Jefferson and Franklin Counties. JFCAC is inviting supporters to engage in two key ways: donate at https://www.jfcac.org/donate , or volunteer at https://www.jfcac.org/volunteer.

Your contributions or volunteerism directly support vital programs including:

• Behavioral Health services for youth, adults, and seniors
• Child nutrition and early childhood education
• Free EZMO transportation to medical appointments, work, and essential needs
• Emergency housing assistance and other programs not funded by federal or state funding.

​By taking part this Giving Tuesday, donors and volunteers can help ensure access to mental health services, nutritious food for struggling families, provide safe housing in family emergencies, and offer dependable transportation to those in need, and more. JFCAC’s broad network of programs is aimed at creating long-term impact, your support isn’t just a donation, it’s an investment in stronger, healthier families and a more resilient community.

Mark your calendar for December 2 and join JFCAC in turning generosity into action. Every gift of time or resources matters in changing lives.