WIC Benefits — What Does WIC Provide?

WIC Food Benefits

WIC participants receive a monthly food package delivered via a WIC EBT card (or vouchers in some states). The food package includes specific nutritious foods selected by USDA to address common nutrient gaps among the populations WIC serves — including pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.

For the complete list of covered categories, see WIC Approved Foods.

Nutrition Education

WIC provides nutrition counseling and education at each certification and recertification appointment. A WIC nutritionist or registered dietitian reviews your dietary needs, health conditions, and goals. Education may cover topics such as healthy eating during pregnancy, infant feeding, introducing solid foods, and managing childhood obesity.

Breastfeeding Support

WIC is one of the largest providers of breastfeeding support in the United States. Services include peer counseling, lactation consultations, and access to breastfeeding education materials. Many state WIC programs also provide breast pumps to eligible mothers who are separated from their infants or returning to work. Breastfeeding mothers receive an enhanced food package with more food and a longer certification period than non-breastfeeding postpartum women.

Referrals to Other Services

WIC staff connect participants with other healthcare and community services they may need, including prenatal care, immunizations, dental care, mental health services, and other federal and local food assistance programs such as SNAP and school meal programs.

WIC Food Packages by Category

WIC food packages are tailored to each participant type — pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding, infant, or child under 5. Main food categories included across participant types:

Specific items and quantities depend on your participant category. Approved brands vary by state.

WIC Benefits by Participant Type

Select your category to see exactly what WIC provides for you:

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