Oregon WIC Approved Foods

Oregon WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card accepted at WIC-authorized grocery stores and pharmacies across all 36 counties. Your specific food package depends on your category — pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant, or child — and is set by a WIC-certified professional at your appointment. A recent statewide food list update brought more variety and flexibility, including gluten-free, vegan, and allergen-free options, so families can better match WIC foods to cultural and dietary needs.

Food Categories

• Dairy: Milk, cheese, and yogurt, with lactose-free and soy-based options for eligible participants.
• Eggs: Any color, whole or liquid pasteurized.
• Whole grains: Iron-fortified cereals, whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole grain tortillas, and whole wheat pasta.
• Fruits and vegetables: A monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) loaded to your eWIC card for fresh, frozen, and canned produce without added sugar.
• Legumes and peanut butter: Dried and canned beans, peas, lentils, and peanut butter.
• Tofu: Calcium-set tofu as a protein alternative for eligible participants.
• Juice: 100% fruit or vegetable juice, unsweetened.
• Infant foods: Iron-fortified infant cereal, jarred baby food, and WIC-approved formula. Medical formulas require documentation from a healthcare provider.

Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables

Every participant gets a monthly Cash Value Benefit to spend on fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables: $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. This benefit does not roll over month to month, so use it before your benefit period ends.

Farm Direct Nutrition Program

Oregon runs its own state-administered farmers' market benefit — the Farm Direct Nutrition Program — separate from your regular monthly eWIC benefits. Enrolled WIC participants receive Farm Direct Dollars, paper checks worth $4 each, to spend on fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, and cut edible herbs at participating farm stands and farmers' markets from June 1 through November 30. Only Oregon-grown produce qualifies (no bananas, oranges, or pineapples), each check must be spent in full since farmers can't make change, and lost or stolen checks can't be replaced. In 2025, Oregon WIC families spent more than $630,000 in Farm Direct Dollars at 752 participating farms. Find authorized farm stands and markets at myoregonfarm.farm.

Shopping Tips

Use the free WICShopper app to scan barcodes in the store, confirm an item is approved, and check your current benefit balance by category. Keep a copy of your WIC Food List handy, and ask your local clinic if an item you expect to see isn't scanning as approved.