South Carolina WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for South Carolina 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 South Carolina
South Carolina WIC benefits are loaded onto an eWIC card accepted at authorized grocery stores displaying the "SC WIC Accepted Here" sign, covering categories like milk, cheese, eggs, yogurt, whole grains, peanut butter, beans, canned fish, and infant formula and foods. Benefits are issued for one, two, or three months at a time and don't roll over once a benefit period ends. Use the free South Carolina WIC App to scan barcodes in the store, check your balance, and find WIC-authorized stores near you.
The Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables
Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) loaded onto the eWIC card for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables — $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. The CVB can be used at authorized grocery stores and, in participating counties, at approved farmers' markets. Benefits do not roll over month to month, so use them before the end of each benefit period.
Farmers' Market Benefits — SoliMarket
Eligible participants in participating counties receive an annual Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) benefit, separate from the monthly CVB, to buy fresh South Carolina-grown fruits, vegetables, and cooking herbs. Since 2023, South Carolina has delivered FMNP electronically through the SoliMarket Mobile App or a SoliMarket Shopper Card with QR code, rather than paper vouchers. Because funding is limited, FMNP is issued only at select health departments — contact your local county health department or visit dph.sc.gov/wic for the current list of participating counties.
Shopping Tips
Small stores can accept up to 32 WIC-approved items per transaction, while larger corporate stores can accept up to 50 — split larger purchases into separate transactions to avoid a decline at checkout. Swipe your eWIC card before other forms of payment, and use coupons or store loyalty discounts alongside it to stretch your benefits further. If an item won't scan as approved, check it against the South Carolina WIC App or ask your local WIC clinic for the current approved foods list.
South Carolina WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the South Carolina 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 South Carolina WIC offer a farmers' market benefit?
Yes. Eligible participants in participating counties receive an annual Farmers' Market Nutrition Program benefit, delivered through the SoliMarket app or shopper card, to buy South Carolina-grown produce at approved farmers' markets. Availability depends on funding, so check with your local health department.
Is there a limit on how many WIC items I can buy in a single transaction in South Carolina?
Yes. Small stores can accept up to 32 WIC-approved items per transaction, while larger corporate stores can accept up to 50. If you're buying more than the limit, split your purchase into separate transactions to avoid a decline.
Helpful Resources
South Carolina WIC Program
Contact information, benefits, and how the South Carolina WIC program works.
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See the current household income limits to qualify for South Carolina WIC benefits.
Learn more →How to Apply for South Carolina WIC
Step-by-step instructions, required documents, and what to expect at your South Carolina WIC appointment.
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