Massachusetts WIC Approved Foods
Updated September 2026
Once you're approved for Massachusetts 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.
Quick Answer
Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts Department of Public Health. See the full Massachusetts list below.
Approved WIC Foods in Massachusetts
Massachusetts WIC benefits are loaded monthly onto a WIC card accepted at hundreds of authorized grocery stores and pharmacies statewide. The specific foods and quantities you receive depend on your participant category — pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant, or child — and are set at your certification appointment with a WIC nutritionist. Your WIC Shopping List shows exactly which items and brands are currently approved; the free WICShopper app lets you scan a barcode in the aisle to confirm an item before you buy.
The Produce Cash Value Benefit
Every participant receives 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.
Ordering WIC Groceries Online
Massachusetts WIC participants can use their WIC card to order WIC-approved groceries through the Walmart app or at Walmart.com for pickup or home delivery at participating Walmart Supercenter locations across the state — no need to shop in person.
Farmers' Market Coupons
Each summer, eligible Massachusetts WIC participants receive separate WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons to spend on fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables at approved farmers' markets and farmstands. These coupons are entirely separate from your regular monthly benefits and can only be used at participating markets, not grocery stores. Contact your local WIC office in early summer for current benefit amounts and distribution dates in your area.
Shopping Tips
Use the WICShopper app to scan barcodes at the store and instantly check whether a product is approved, view your balance by food category, and locate nearby WIC-authorized stores. Look for WIC shelf stickers for brand-specific items. If something won't scan as approved at checkout, check your current WIC Shopping List or ask your local WIC office for help — they can also request a review if an item seems to be missing from the approved list.
Massachusetts WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the Massachusetts 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 I order Massachusetts WIC groceries online?
Yes. Massachusetts WIC participants can use their WIC card to order WIC-approved groceries through the Walmart app or Walmart.com for pickup or home delivery at participating Walmart Supercenter locations across the state.
Does Massachusetts WIC offer a farmers' market benefit?
Yes. Each summer, eligible participants receive separate WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program coupons to spend on fresh, locally grown produce at approved farmers' markets and farmstands. These are separate from your monthly benefits — contact your local WIC office for amounts and dates in your area.
Compare Other States
Approved foods, brands, and package sizes are set state by state. These share Massachusetts's census region — useful if you're moving, or comparing how another state runs the same program.
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