Ohio WIC Approved Foods

Ohio WIC's authorized food list is published by the Ohio Department of Health and updated periodically to reflect current USDA nutrition requirements. The full current list is available at odh.ohio.gov/wic, and the free WICShopper app lets you scan barcodes in the store to confirm an item is approved. Your local WIC clinic can also provide a printed copy in English and Spanish.

Ohio WIC Food Package Overview

Milk and dairy: Ohio WIC provides milk, cheese, and yogurt, with whole milk for children under 2 and lower-fat options for older children and women.

Whole grains: Approved options include whole grain bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, and other whole grain products, measured in ounces so you can mix and match.

Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, frozen, and canned produce are all eligible under your Cash Value Benefit (CVB) — currently $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. These amounts are set federally and adjusted periodically for inflation.

Canned fish, peanut butter and beans, and eggs round out the package for eligible categories, and infant formula and baby food are provided for infants, with medical documentation required for specialized formulas.

Ohio's Farmers' Market Nutrition Program

Ohio participates in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), which issues seasonal coupons — separate from your monthly CVB — that eligible participants can use at contracted Ohio farmers and markets for fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The program runs roughly June through October, and coupon amounts can vary by county, so check with your local WIC office for the current amount and how to get yours. Ohio has been rolling out electronic FMNP benefits, so ask your clinic whether coupons in your county are still issued on paper or loaded electronically.

Shopping Tips

Use the WICShopper app to scan barcodes and check whether an item is approved before you get to checkout, and look for WIC shelf tags for brand-specific items. Your Cash Value Benefit does not roll over month to month, so use it before your benefit period ends. If an item won't scan as approved, ask the cashier to void it and check the current authorized food list at your local clinic.