North Dakota WIC Approved Foods

North Dakota WIC Food List

North Dakota WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card redeemable at authorized grocery stores statewide. The WICShopper app helps participants find approved products, check benefit balances, and locate authorized stores. Benefits can be used throughout the month as needed.

Fruits and Vegetables

All participants receive a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables without added sugars, fats, or oils. Canned fruits and vegetables are not covered by the CVB in North Dakota — only fresh and frozen items qualify. The amount of your CVB is shown on your Family Food benefit printout, through the WICShopper app, or through the ebtEDGE portal. North Dakota WIC also participates in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) — ask your local clinic about seasonal vouchers for fresh produce at authorized farmers' markets near you.

Whole Grains

Approved options include 100% whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, soft corn tortillas, and whole wheat tortillas. Iron-fortified cereals (hot and cold) meeting North Dakota WIC specifications are also included. Check the WICShopper app or the North Dakota WIC food list for current approved brands and sizes.

Dairy and Protein

• Milk: whole, low-fat (1%), or non-fat; lactose-free and evaporated options also approved
• Soy milk: approved brands in original flavor (Bettergoods and Silk) are a standard option in the ND food package
• Cheese: approved varieties (American, Cheddar, Colby, Swiss, Mozzarella, and others) in 8 oz. or 16 oz. sizes
• Yogurt: low-fat or non-fat in 32 oz. containers; approved brands listed in the food list
• Eggs: one dozen, medium through jumbo; white, brown, and cage-free allowed
• Peanut butter: 16–18 oz. jars, creamy or crunchy; no reduced fat, natural, or organic
• Dried or canned beans, peas, and lentils (any plain variety)
• Canned tuna and salmon for women and children age 2–5 (chunk light tuna and pink salmon in approved sizes)

Infant Foods

• Infant formula for formula-fed infants; breastfed infants receive enhanced food packages
• Iron-fortified infant cereal (rice, oatmeal, or multigrain) for infants 6–12 months
• Jarred baby food fruits and vegetables (single ingredient, Stage 1 or 2) for infants 6–12 months
• Jarred baby food meats (beef, chicken, turkey, or ham) for fully breastfed infants 6–12 months

Juice

100% fruit or vegetable juice in approved brands — 64 oz. plastic containers or 12 oz. frozen concentrate — is available for women and children. No cocktails, lemonade, or refrigerated juice. Use the WICShopper app to verify approved products at the store.

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