Utah WIC Approved Foods
Updated August 2026
Once you're approved for Utah 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 Utah
Utah WIC food benefits are loaded onto your Utah WIC card and accepted at authorized grocery stores statewide. Your monthly food package is based on your participant category — pregnant, breastfeeding, postpartum, infant, or child — and is set at your certification appointment. Use the free WICShopper app to check your account balance and scan products to confirm they're approved before checkout.
Food Categories
- Dairy: Milk, cheese, and yogurt, with soy-based beverages available as a substitute for eligible participants.
- Eggs: Any color from domestic hens, whole or liquid pasteurized.
- Whole grains: Iron-fortified cereals, whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, and tortillas.
- Fruits and vegetables: A monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fresh, frozen, and canned produce without added sugars.
- Legumes and peanut butter: Dried and canned beans and peas, plus creamy or chunky peanut butter.
- Juice: 100% vitamin C-rich fruit or vegetable juice, unsweetened only.
- Infant foods: Iron-fortified infant cereal, jarred baby food, and WIC-approved infant formula. Special medical formulas require a completed Formula and Food Authorization Form from a healthcare provider.
The Cash Value Benefit for Fruits and Vegetables
Every participant receives a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) to buy fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables without added sugar, salt, or sauces — $26 a month for children, $48 for pregnant or postpartum participants, and $52 for breastfeeding participants. The CVB can be used at any authorized Utah WIC grocery store. Benefits don't roll over month to month, so use them before the end of each benefit period.
Shopping Tips
Use the WICShopper app to scan barcodes at the store and instantly check whether an item is approved, view your current benefit balance by category, and find nearby authorized stores — many of which support WIC purchases at self-checkout. If an item won't scan as approved, check with store staff or contact your local WIC clinic to confirm what's currently on your account.
Utah WIC Approved Food Questions
How much is the Utah 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 from month to month, so use them before the end of each benefit period.
Does Utah WIC support self-checkout?
Yes. Many Utah WIC-authorized stores accept WIC card purchases at self-checkout. Use the WICShopper app or the authorized vendor list at wic.utah.gov to confirm which stores near you support it.
How do I check if a specific food is approved under my Utah WIC benefits?
Use the free WICShopper app to scan a product's barcode in the store — it will confirm whether the item and quantity are approved for your current benefits. You can also ask store staff or contact your local WIC clinic if an item won't scan as approved.
Helpful Resources
Utah WIC Program
Contact information, benefits, and how the Utah WIC program works.
Learn more →Utah WIC Income Limits
See the current household income limits to qualify for Utah WIC benefits.
Learn more →How to Apply for Utah WIC
Step-by-step instructions, required documents, and what to expect at your Utah WIC appointment.
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Learn more →Find a Utah WIC Clinic
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