Alabama WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for Alabama WIC, your benefits are loaded monthly onto a WIC card that works like a debit card at authorized stores. Here's what's covered, how to check whether a specific brand or item is approved, and how the cash-value benefit for fruits and vegetables works.
Approved WIC Foods in Alabama
Alabama WIC food benefits are loaded onto an eWIC card and accepted at authorized grocery stores in all 67 counties, covering items like milk, eggs, cheese, whole grains, cereal, fruits and vegetables, canned fish, tofu, and infant formula. Your exact food package is set at your certification appointment. Download the free WIC Shopper app (App Store or Google Play) to scan barcodes or search by item to confirm what's approved, check your benefit balance, and find nearby authorized stores.
Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables
Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) to buy fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or sauces — currently $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. Look for WIC shelf stickers at authorized stores, and use the WIC Shopper app if a fresh item doesn't scan as approved — most fresh produce qualifies even when the app initially flags it.
Shopping and Self-Checkout
Alabama has approved eWIC at self-checkout lanes at select Walmart, Kroger, S&S Foods, and Target locations, with more stores added as they complete testing — check alabamapublichealth.gov/wic/ewic.html for the current list. At any authorized store, use your eWIC card first and pay for non-WIC items separately; review the receipt before approving the transaction to confirm all WIC foods are listed correctly.
Alabama does not currently operate a WIC-specific Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, so farmers' market purchases aren't part of your regular WIC benefit — use your monthly CVB for fresh produce at authorized grocery stores instead.
Shopping Tips for Alabama WIC
Monthly benefits are tied to a specific benefit period — check your balance before shopping through the WIC Shopper app, your last register receipt, WicConnect.com, or by calling eWIC Customer Service at 1-855-279-0683, since unused benefits expire at the end of each period and do not roll over. Your local WIC clinic can confirm exactly which brands and package sizes are currently approved for your household.
Alabama WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the Alabama WIC Cash Value Benefit for fruits and vegetables each month?
The monthly Cash Value Benefit is $26 for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. Benefits do not roll over month to month, so use them before the end of each benefit period.
Does Alabama WIC offer a farmers' market benefit?
No, Alabama does not currently operate the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Your monthly Cash Value Benefit for fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables can still be used at any authorized WIC grocery store.
Can I use my Alabama eWIC card at self-checkout?
Yes, at approved locations. Alabama WIC has authorized eWIC at self-checkout lanes at select Walmart, Kroger, S&S Foods, and Target stores, with the approved list updated as more stores complete testing. Standard staffed checkout lanes accept eWIC everywhere WIC is authorized.
Helpful Resources
Alabama WIC Program
Contact information, benefits, and how the Alabama WIC program works.
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See the current household income limits to qualify for Alabama WIC benefits.
Learn more →How to Apply for Alabama WIC
Step-by-step instructions, required documents, and what to expect at your Alabama WIC appointment.
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