Kentucky WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for Kentucky 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 Kentucky
Kentucky WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card that works like a debit card at WIC-authorized grocery stores across all 120 counties. Your specific monthly food package — covering categories like milk, eggs, cheese, whole grains, cereal, fruits and vegetables, and infant foods — depends on your participant category and is set at your certification appointment. Use the free WICShopper app to confirm which specific brands and sizes are currently approved before you shop.
Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables
Every participant gets a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) to spend on fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or sauces. 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.
Kentucky's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Kentucky WIC has run the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) continuously since 1992. Each summer, local health departments issue $30 in vouchers to eligible WIC recipients to spend on locally grown fresh fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs. Vouchers are currently accepted at over 100 farmers' markets across dozens of Kentucky counties — ask your local health department about distribution dates. Some markets also participate in the Kentucky Double Dollars program, which matches FMNP vouchers dollar-for-dollar, effectively doubling your summer produce budget.
Shopping Tips for Kentucky WIC
Use the WICShopper app to scan barcodes at the store and instantly check whether a product is approved, view your current balance by food category, and find WIC-authorized stores near you. If an item won't scan as approved at checkout, check the brand and package size against the app or ask your local health department for the current approved food list. Your local WIC clinic can also confirm whether an item you're not sure about is covered under your food package.
Kentucky WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the Kentucky 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 Kentucky WIC have a farmers' market benefit?
Yes. Since 1992, Kentucky's WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program has issued eligible participants $30 in summer vouchers for locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs at participating farmers' markets. Some markets also take part in the Kentucky Double Dollars program, which matches your vouchers dollar-for-dollar.
How do I check if a specific brand is approved under my Kentucky WIC benefits?
Use the free WICShopper app to scan barcodes in the store — approved items are kept current in the app. You can also ask your local health department for the current approved food list if an item is not scanning as expected.
Helpful Resources
Kentucky WIC Program
Contact information, benefits, and how the Kentucky WIC program works.
Learn more →Kentucky WIC Income Limits
See the current household income limits to qualify for Kentucky WIC benefits.
Learn more →How to Apply for Kentucky WIC
Step-by-step instructions, required documents, and what to expect at your Kentucky 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 Kentucky WIC Clinic
Locate WIC clinic offices near you in Kentucky, with addresses and phone numbers by city.
Learn more →