WIC Program

WIC Approved Foods — Complete Food List by Category

WIC food packages are tailored to each participant type — pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, infants, and children — and organized into food categories like milk, cereal, and produce. The specific approved brands and sizes vary by state based on contracts between your state WIC agency and food manufacturers.

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Milk & Dairy

Fluid milk, cheese substitutions, and yogurt for adults and children

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Eggs

Large eggs in various quantities depending on participant type

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Infant Formula

State-contracted formula brands for formula-fed infants

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Fruits & Vegetables

Cash Value Benefit for fresh, frozen, and canned produce

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Cereal

Iron-fortified breakfast cereals meeting USDA whole grain requirements

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Bread & Whole Grains

Whole wheat bread, brown rice, oatmeal, soft corn tortillas

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100% Juice

Single-strength or reconstituted 100% fruit or vegetable juice

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Beans & Legumes

Canned or dried beans, peas, and lentils; also peanut butter

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Canned Fish

Canned tuna, salmon, sardines, and mackerel for children and breastfeeding participants

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Find Your State's Approved Foods List

Approved brands and package sizes vary by state. Select your state below to see the specific approved foods list for your area.

Alabama Alabama Department of Public Health Alaska Alaska Department of Health Arizona Arizona Department of Health Services Arkansas Arkansas Department of Health California California Department of Public Health Colorado Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment Connecticut Connecticut Department of Public Health Delaware Delaware Health and Social Services D.C. DC Health Florida Florida Department of Health Georgia Georgia Department of Public Health Hawaii Hawaii Department of Health Idaho Idaho Department of Health & Welfare Illinois Illinois Department of Human Services Indiana Indiana Department of Health Iowa Iowa Health and Human Services Kansas Kansas Department of Health and Environment Kentucky Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services Louisiana Louisiana Department of Health Maine Maine Department of Health and Human Services Maryland Maryland Department of Health Massachusetts Massachusetts Department of Public Health Michigan Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Minnesota Minnesota Department of Health Mississippi Mississippi State Department of Health Missouri Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services Montana Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services Nebraska Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services Nevada Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health New Hampshire New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services New Jersey New Jersey Department of Health New Mexico New Mexico Department of Health New York New York State Department of Health North Carolina North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services North Dakota North Dakota Health and Human Services Ohio Ohio Department of Health Oklahoma Oklahoma State Department of Health Oregon Oregon Health Authority Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Department of Health Rhode Island Rhode Island Department of Health South Carolina South Carolina Department of Public Health (DPH) South Dakota South Dakota Department of Health Tennessee Tennessee Department of Health Texas Texas Health and Human Services Utah Utah Department of Health and Human Services Vermont Vermont Department of Health Virginia Virginia Department of Health Washington Washington State Department of Health West Virginia West Virginia Department of Health Wisconsin Wisconsin Department of Health Services Wyoming Wyoming Department of Health

How WIC Food Packages Work

Your WIC food package depends on your participant category and, for infants, on whether you're breastfeeding or formula-feeding. Package amounts are set by USDA in federal regulation and may be adjusted for participants with certain dietary needs or medical conditions.

Benefits are loaded onto your WIC card each month. At the store, you scan your card and purchase only WIC-approved items in the approved quantities. If an item doesn't scan as approved, check your state's approved foods list or ask your WIC agency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy any brand with my WIC benefits?

No. WIC is limited to specific approved brands in each category, and approved brands vary by state. Your state WIC agency maintains an official approved foods list — check your state's approved-foods page for the current list. Many WIC stores have shelf tags marking WIC-approved items.

What is the WIC Cash Value Benefit?

The Cash Value Benefit (CVB) is a dollar amount loaded on your WIC card for purchasing fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables. The amount varies by participant type, and you can mix and match approved items up to the benefit amount at any WIC-authorized store that carries produce.

Can I get organic foods with WIC?

In some states, certain organic items are on the approved foods list if they meet WIC's criteria. WIC does not provide a separate organic food benefit — you can only buy organic versions of foods that are already on your state's approved list.

What happens if a WIC item is out of stock?

You may be able to substitute a similar approved item in the same category. Substitution rules vary by state — some allow flexibility, while others require you to wait for restock or try another store.

Does WIC cover baby food?

Yes. Food packages for infants 6 months and older include jarred baby food fruits and vegetables and infant cereal. Formula is covered separately and is contracted by brand at the state level.