District of Columbia WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia
DC WIC food benefits are loaded onto an eWIC card redeemable at authorized grocery stores and pharmacies throughout the District. The full DC WIC Approved Product List is available at dcwic.org/foods-formulas. Use the free EzWIC app to scan barcodes in the store and confirm whether a specific item is approved before you buy — approved foods include milk, eggs, cheese, yogurt, whole grains, peanut butter and other nut and seed butters, beans, canned fish, and infant formula and foods.
The Fruit and Vegetable Benefit
Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) loaded onto their eWIC card to buy fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or oil. The current monthly CVB 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.
Farmers' Market Benefits
DC WIC participates in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), giving eligible participants seasonal paper benefits — currently $30 — to buy fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs at authorized farmers' markets across the District. Benefits are distributed at DC WIC clinics each season; ask your clinic for current distribution dates and a list of participating markets, or check the DC farmers' market map. DC also offers WIC farmers' market home delivery through a local grocery partner for participants who can't easily get to a market in person.
Shopping Tips for DC WIC
Use the EzWIC app to scan barcodes at checkout and instantly confirm whether an item is approved, and to check your remaining balance by category. Look for WIC shelf tags at participating stores, and check dcwic.org for the current authorized vendor and store list before you shop. If an item won't scan as approved, check the Approved Product List or ask your WIC clinic for help — or contact DC WIC at info.wic@dc.gov.
District of Columbia WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the DC 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.
Can DC WIC participants use their benefits at farmers' markets?
Yes. DC WIC participates in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), providing eligible participants with seasonal benefits — currently $30 — to buy fresh, locally grown produce and cut herbs at authorized farmers' markets. Benefits are distributed at your WIC clinic each season, and home delivery is also available.
How do I check if a specific item is approved under DC WIC?
Use the free EzWIC app to scan barcodes in the store and confirm whether an item is approved, or check the DC WIC Approved Product List at dcwic.org/foods-formulas. If an item won't scan, ask your local clinic or email info.wic@dc.gov for help.
Helpful Resources
District of Columbia WIC Program
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