Ohio WIC Approved Foods
Food List & Approved Groceries
Ohio WIC Agency
Ohio WIC Food List
Ohio WIC's authorized food list is published by the Ohio Department of Health and updated periodically. The current list is available at odh.ohio.gov/wic. Your local WIC clinic can also provide a printed copy of the authorized food list in English and Spanish.
Ohio WIC Food Package Overview
Milk and dairy: Ohio WIC provides milk, cheese, and yogurt. Participants receive whole milk for children under 2 and low-fat or nonfat options for older children and women.
Whole grains: Ohio approves whole grain bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, oatmeal, and other whole grain options. Your monthly whole grain benefit is measured in ounces — you can mix and match approved grain products.
Fruits and vegetables: Fresh, frozen, and canned produce are all eligible. The cash value benefit (CVB) is $26 per month for children, $47 per month for pregnant or postpartum women, and $52 per month for breastfeeding women.
Canned fish: Breastfeeding women receive canned tuna or salmon on their Ohio WIC benefits. Check the current authorized food list for approved brands and package sizes.
Infant formula: Ohio manages a competitive bid contract for infant formula. The contract brand is issued by default. Medical documentation from a healthcare provider is required for non-contract or specialized formulas. Ohio has a dedicated WIC Prescribed Food and Formula Request Form for healthcare providers prescribing special formulas — available at odh.ohio.gov/wic.
Baby food: All infants over 6 months receive baby food and infant cereal. Rice cereal is no longer approved due to concerns about heavy metal content — oatmeal and other grain cereals are approved instead.
Ohio WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Ohio participates in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), which issues $5 coupons that eligible WIC participants can use at contracted Ohio farmers and markets to purchase fresh, unprocessed fruits, vegetables, and herbs. The program runs approximately June 1 through October 31 each year. Vouchers are issued on a first-come, first-served basis — ask your local WIC clinic about availability.
Ohio FMNP restrictions: Coupons cannot be used for citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, limes, grapefruit, tangerines) or tropical fruits (bananas, pineapples, mangos), as these crops are not grown in Ohio. Coupons also cannot be used for baked goods, processed foods, jams, honey, apple cider, or maple syrup. FMNP coupons are separate from your monthly WIC fruit and vegetable cash value benefit — you can use both.
To find participating farmers and markets, contact your local WIC office or call the Ohio Department of Health WIC Farmers' Market program line at 1-800-282-3435.
