Hawaii WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for Hawaii 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 Hawaii
Hawaii WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card redeemable at authorized grocery stores statewide. The free WICShopper app — linked directly from the Hawaii DOH WIC site — lets you check your benefit balance, confirm an item is approved before you buy it, and locate authorized stores near you. The Hawaii WIC Approved Food List is updated periodically to reflect current products and local availability; check the app or ask your local clinic for the current version. Benefits expire at the end of each benefit month and do not roll over.
Fruits and Vegetables (Cash Value Benefit)
Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, or oils: $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. Your exact balance is shown in the WICShopper app or on your last store receipt.
Whole Grains, Dairy, and Protein
- Whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, corn or whole wheat tortillas, oatmeal, and approved cereals
- Milk (low-fat, non-fat, or lactose-free) and soy beverage for qualifying participants
- Cheese and yogurt in approved varieties and sizes
- Eggs, peanut butter, and dried or canned beans, peas, and lentils
- Canned fish — tuna, salmon, or sardines — for breastfeeding participants and children ages 2–5
Infant Foods
Formula-fed infants receive iron-fortified infant formula, while breastfed infants receive an enhanced food package. Infants 6–12 months can receive iron-fortified infant cereal and jarred infant fruits, vegetables, and meats, or a CVB for fresh produce, depending on feeding method.
Shopping Tips
Use the WICShopper app to scan a barcode at the store and instantly check whether a product is approved before you get to the register. If an item won't scan, check the current Hawaii WIC Approved Food List or ask your local clinic — Hawaii's food list is reviewed periodically for local market availability across the islands. Remember that CVB and other food benefits expire monthly, so plan your shopping trips before the end of each benefit period.
Hawaii WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the Hawaii 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.
How do I check if an item is WIC-approved in Hawaii?
Use the free WICShopper app to scan a barcode and instantly check whether a product is approved, or check the current Hawaii WIC Approved Food List available through your local clinic.
Where can I use my Hawaii eWIC card?
Your eWIC card is accepted at authorized grocery stores statewide. Use the WICShopper app to find authorized retailers near you, and call eWIC customer service at 1-888-347-5449 with card or balance questions.
Helpful Resources
Hawaii WIC Program
Contact information, benefits, and how the Hawaii WIC program works.
Learn more →Hawaii WIC Income Limits
See the current household income limits to qualify for Hawaii WIC benefits.
Learn more →How to Apply for Hawaii WIC
Step-by-step instructions, required documents, and what to expect at your Hawaii WIC appointment.
Learn more →WIC Approved Foods by Category
Browse WIC-covered foods nationally by category — milk, cereal, produce, and more — with typical quantities and shopping tips.
Learn more →Find a Hawaii WIC Clinic
Locate WIC clinic offices near you in Hawaii, with addresses and phone numbers by city.
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