Lyon County WIC

05/15/2026

04/20/2026

If you are a family receiving Similac Total Comfort, please be aware they have changed the name to Similac Gentle Comfort!

02/26/2026

Real moms. Real kitchens. Real support. 💙

Life gets chaotic🤣 — but keeping utensils on clean surfaces helps protect your family’s meals.

Need more practical tips? Your WIC team is here for you.

01/29/2026

We are ✨excited✨ to announce the recommencement of our breastfeeding support group!
Our first group of the year will take place next Wednesday, February 4th from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the Jones Conference Room.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at (620) 342-4864 option 4.

11/18/2025

To find the most up-to-date food list, look at the WICShopper App or check out the new digital list online:

Explore the Kansas WIC Approved Food List effective July 1, 2025. Find eligible fruits, vegetables, proteins, cereals, and more. Check updates or download the complete list using the WICShopper App.

10/10/2025

We've had a lot of questions about Lyon County WIC's temporary closure, so we wanted to take some time to answer them.

Why is WIC closing and for how long?
In response to the federal government shutdown, which began on Oct. 1, 2025, our office is temporarily closing. We had enough funding to staff our office until today, Oct. 10th. This means there will be no staff on site to assist with WIC services. While we are uncertain about the time frame of this closure, we hope the break is minimal. Once the government has reopened, we will return to regular business.

Are your benefits going to be affected?
Your benefits should not be affected by this temporary closure. We have worked to ensure all benefits are extended through November.

What if I have an upcoming appointment?
We have tried to contact as many families with future appointments as possible. If we were unable to contact you, we still issued benefits to prevent a lapse in services. Once we are back in the office, we will attempt to call all families to reschedule.

What if you want to apply for WIC services?
If you need to reapply (recertification) or apply for the first time for WIC services, we are referring you to Johnson County WIC for a remote appointment. Please keep in mind they have a large caseload, so they may not be able to get you in as quickly and can only help those who are in danger of benefits lapsing. Their phone number is 913-715-5000.

Who do you contact if you need help?
Please direct all questions to our state agency housed within KDHE. Their phone number is 785-296-3683.

What happens if WIC is closed longer than your benefits extend to?
The state agency has access to our appointment book and client information. If the shutdown does last longer than anticipated, please be assured the state agency will issue lapsing benefits when possible. This is an uncertain time for all, but WIC is doing all we can to ensure your family's food security.

How can I find out when you are reopened?
For information on the Lyon County WIC's office reopening, please follow the Lyon County WIC page or the CareArc pages. We will update the community with more information when provided to us.

10/09/2025

Official announcement regarding CareArc's WIC department.
✨Please note: this does not impact your benefits at this time! The state agency advises to continue using your benefits as usual.

As the federal government shutdown approaches it second week in effect, local impacts are starting to evidence...

10/03/2025