WIC Food Packages

WIC provides foods high in nutrients (calcium, vitamin D, vitamin C, and protein) that are important for mothers and young children. WIC's goal is to ensure the health of participants and families by providing healthy foods and supporting breastfeeding. The monthly WIC Food Package provides participants with the following:

Women and Children

  • Low fat (1%) or nonfat (skim) milk for women and children two years of age or older
  • Whole milk for children one to two years of age
  • Cheese, yogurt, evaporated milk, evaporated goat's milk, or dry milk as milk substitutions
  • Soy beverage and tofu as milk alternatives
  • Dry beans, canned beans or peanut butter options
  • Whole wheat bread or other whole grain options (whole wheat tortillas, brown rice, whole wheat pasta) for children and pregnant and mostly or fully breastfeeding women
  • Cash value benefit for fresh, frozen or canned vegetables and fruits
    • Women receive $11.00-$16.50 depending on breastfeeding status
    • Children receive $9.00
  • Eggs
  • Whole grain cereals
  • 100% unsweetened fruit juice
  • Canned fish for fully breastfeeding women

Infants

  • Jarred baby vegetables and fruits for infants six months up through less than twelve months of age
  • Jarred baby meats for fully breastfeeding infants six months up through less than twelve months of age
  • Infant cereal for infants six months up through less than twelve months of age
  • Cash value benefit option for fresh vegetables and fruits for infants nine months up through less than twelve months of age
    • Fully breastfed infants receiving no formula through WIC may receive $8.00
    • All other infants may receive $4.00
  • Infant formula based upon the infant's breastfeeding status

Organic, lactose free, and kosher products are available for some food items.

Modified food packages are available for participants with medical documentation from their health care provider.

Additional information about the WIC food packages is available at the United States Department of Agriculture WIC website and below under General WIC Program Information.

General WIC Program Information