Alaska WIC Approved Foods

Alaska WIC Food List

Alaska WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card redeemable at authorized grocery stores statewide, including Fred Meyer and Safeway locations. Download the WICShopper app to check your balance, scan barcodes to confirm WIC eligibility, and find authorized stores. You can also manage your card through the ebtEDGE online portal at ebtedge.com or call the eWIC Customer Service line at 1-844-386-3149. The full Alaska WIC Approved Foods Guide is available at health.alaska.gov and through the WICShopper app.

Fruits and Vegetables

All participants receive a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) — the amount is shown on your benefit card — for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, or oils. Eligible participants in participating communities also receive $45 per family member in seasonal FMNP benefits for fresh Alaska-grown produce at authorized farmers' markets.

Whole Grains

Approved options include whole wheat bread (and approved rolls, buns, and thins), brown rice (any brand, 14oz–32oz, boxed or bagged, not microwavable), 100% whole wheat pasta (16oz, any shape), corn or whole wheat tortillas, and approved iron-fortified hot and cold cereals. Check the Alaska WIC Approved Foods Guide for current approved brands and sizes.

Dairy and Protein

• Milk: low-fat (1%), non-fat, lactose-free, dry powdered, or Ultra High Temperature (UHT) milk; no smaller than 1 quart
• Soy beverage: 32oz to 64oz
• Tofu: 16oz; firm, extra firm, medium firm, or silken varieties
• Cheese: Monterey Jack, Colby, Cheddar (mild or medium only), Swiss, Provolone, Mozzarella, or pasteurized process American; 8oz–32oz
• Yogurt: low-fat or non-fat for women and children 2+; whole milk yogurt for children age 1; 8oz–32oz (not Greek or organic)
• Eggs: any size, fresh white or brown; cage-free and organic allowed
• Peanut butter: 15oz–18oz; creamy, chunky, smooth, low sodium, or low sugar varieties (not organic, honey roasted, or grind-your-own)
• Canned fish for women and children ages 2–5: pink salmon (5oz–14.75oz), tuna (5oz–16oz, packed in water, no added flavors), sardines (3oz–15oz, water or oil packed), or mackerel (15oz; Atlantic, Chub Pacific, or Jack Mackerel only); albacore/white tuna and king mackerel are not allowed
• Dry or canned beans, peas, and lentils; refried beans without added sugars, fats, or meats

Infant Foods

• Infant formula for formula-fed infants; breastfed infants receive enhanced food packages
• Iron-fortified infant cereal (barley, oatmeal, or multi-grain) for infants 6–12 months; rice cereal is not allowed
• Jarred infant fruits and vegetables (stages 1, 2, and 2½; 4oz jars or 8oz two-packs) for infants 6–12 months
• Jarred infant meats (single ingredient, 2.5oz) for fully breastfed infants 6–12 months

Juice and Cereal

100% juice with at least 120% Daily Value of vitamin C and no added sugars. Women may purchase 11.5oz–12oz frozen concentrate or 46oz–48oz containers; children may purchase 16oz frozen or 64oz containers. Iron-fortified cereals must meet Alaska WIC specifications — see the Approved Foods Guide for approved brands and sizes.

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