North Dakota WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for North Dakota 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 North Dakota
North Dakota WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card, redeemable at authorized grocery stores statewide. The free WICShopper app helps you check your balance and confirm which products are approved before you check out — download it once you're enrolled.
The Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables
Every participant gets a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) to buy fresh fruits and vegetables — $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. North Dakota also participates in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), which issues separate coupons to certified WIC participants for fresh, unprepared, locally grown produce and herbs at participating farmers' markets during the growing season. Ask your local clinic whether FMNP coupons are currently available.
Whole Grains, Dairy, and Protein
Approved staples include whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and corn or whole wheat tortillas, along with iron-fortified cereal. Dairy and protein options include milk, cheese, and yogurt, eggs, peanut butter, and dried or canned beans. Approved brands and package sizes can change, so check the WICShopper app or the North Dakota WIC food list before you shop.
Infant Foods
Formula-fed infants receive iron-fortified infant formula, while breastfed infants receive an enhanced food package. Once infants reach about 6 months, the package adds iron-fortified infant cereal and jarred baby food fruits and vegetables.
Shopping Tips
Use the WICShopper app to scan items at the store and confirm they're approved before you reach the register — this saves time and avoids surprises at checkout. Your monthly benefits don't roll over, so plan to use your full CVB and food package each month. If an item won't scan as approved, ask your local WIC clinic to check the current food list for that brand and size.
North Dakota WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the North Dakota 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.
Does North Dakota WIC offer a farmers' market benefit?
Yes. North Dakota participates in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), which provides coupons — separate from your monthly eWIC benefits — for fresh, locally grown produce at participating farmers' markets. Ask your local clinic about availability.
How do I check if a product is approved under my North Dakota WIC benefits?
Use the free WICShopper app to scan barcodes and confirm approved items, or check the North Dakota WIC food list on the HHS website. Your local WIC clinic can also help if an item won't scan as approved.
Helpful Resources
North Dakota WIC Program
Contact information, benefits, and how the North Dakota WIC program works.
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Learn more →How to Apply for North Dakota WIC
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