Missouri WIC Approved Foods

Missouri WIC food benefits are loaded onto your WIC card and accepted at authorized grocery stores and pharmacies statewide. Your specific monthly food package depends on your participant category — pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant, or child — and is determined at certification based on a nutritionist's assessment, who can also tailor the package to individual dietary needs.

Food Categories for Women and Children

• Dairy: milk (whole, reduced-fat, low-fat, or fat-free), soy milk, cheese, and lactose-free milk
• Eggs: white eggs, large or medium
• Whole grains: iron-fortified cereal, 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat tortillas, corn tortillas, and whole wheat pasta
• Legumes and protein: dried beans, peas and lentils, canned beans, peanut butter, and tofu
• Fruits and vegetables: fresh, frozen, or canned produce purchased with a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) loaded onto your WIC card
• Juice: 100% fruit or vegetable juice, unsweetened only
• Canned fish: light tuna and sardines, available to fully breastfeeding participants

Infant Food Packages

Formula-fed and partially breastfed infants receive iron-fortified infant formula, plus infant cereal and jarred fruits and vegetables starting around six months. Fully breastfed infants receive infant cereal, jarred fruits and vegetables, and infant meat — an added protein source specifically for exclusively breastfed babies. Special formulas are available with a physician's prescription for infants with documented medical needs.

The Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables

Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) to buy fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables. 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 Nutrition Program

Missouri WIC participants can also receive a seasonal Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefit — a separate voucher amount for fresh, Missouri-grown fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs, redeemable with authorized farmers at participating farmers' markets and roadside stands roughly from early summer through October 31 each year. The benefit amount can vary by year and local agency, so ask your local WIC agency whether FMNP is available in your area and how to enroll.

Shopping Tips for Missouri WIC

Use the free WICShopper app to scan barcodes in the store and instantly check whether a product is approved, view your benefit balance by food category, and find authorized stores near you. If an item won't scan as approved at checkout, check the brand and package size in the app or ask your local WIC agency to confirm the current approved food list.