Arizona WIC Approved Foods
Once you're approved for Arizona 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.
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Quick Answer
Arizona WIC covers the same national food categories as every state — milk, eggs, cereal, whole grains, fruits and vegetables (via a cash-value benefit), juice, beans, and infant formula — but the specific approved brands, sizes, and quantities are set by the Arizona Department of Health Services. See the full Arizona list below.
Approved WIC Foods in Arizona
Arizona WIC's approved food list is maintained by the Arizona Department of Health Services and is scannable through the EZWIC app (free on iOS and Android). For food and shopping questions, call the dedicated AZ WIC Shoppers Helpline at 866-927-8390, a separate line from the general WIC information number that's specifically for shopping assistance.
Arizona WIC Food Package Overview
Approved categories include milk, cheese, yogurt, soy milk, eggs, whole grains, cereal, fruits and vegetables, and infant formula. Some non-contract or specialty formulas require a completed Food and Formula Request Form from a medical provider before Arizona WIC can issue them. Your WIC Shopping List, issued at your appointment, shows exactly which items and quantities are approved for your household.
The Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables
Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables — currently $26 a month 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. The CVB can be spent at authorized grocery stores statewide.
Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Arizona runs its own Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), separate from the monthly CVB, through the Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Once a year, eligible WIC households can apply for a coupon booklet — 10 coupons worth $5 each, up to $50 total — to buy fresh, Arizona-grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Applications typically open March 1 and close September 30 each year, and coupons are mailed directly to approved households on a first-come, first-served basis while funding lasts. Apply online at azfmnp.org or call 833-836-8253 ext. 4.
Shopping Tips for Arizona WIC
Use the EZWIC app to scan barcodes at checkout and instantly confirm whether an item is approved, check your balance, and find nearby WIC-authorized stores. If an item won't scan as approved, check your current WIC Shopping List or contact the AZ WIC Shoppers Helpline at 866-927-8390 or by email for assistance.
Arizona WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the Arizona 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 from month to month, so use them before the end of each benefit period.
Does Arizona WIC offer a farmers' market benefit?
Yes. The Arizona Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) gives eligible WIC households a coupon booklet — 10 coupons worth $5 each, up to $50 total — once a year for fresh, Arizona-grown produce at participating farmers markets and farm stands. Applications typically run March 1 through September 30 at azfmnp.org.
How do I check if an item is approved under my Arizona WIC benefits?
Use the free EZWIC app (iOS and Android) to scan barcodes in the store and check your eWIC balance. If an item won't scan as approved, check your current WIC Shopping List or call the AZ WIC Shoppers Helpline at 866-927-8390.
Compare Other States
Approved foods, brands, and package sizes are set state by state. These share Arizona's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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