Connecticut WIC

Review your Family Benefits List or a receipt to check your available benefit balance.
Know your Fruit & Vegetable cash value benefit amount.
Check the dates of the benefit period.

While You Shop:

Look for the Connecticut WIC approved shelf tags to help you identify items.
Choose only WIC approved items from the Food Guide and make sure you have the correct quantities on your Benefit List or receipt.

Checkout:

Request and review the mid transaction receipt before you choose Yes.
Use your store savings card.
Tell the cashier you have coupons before the transaction.

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Dairy, Eggs and Tofu

Milk

May Buy:

Purchase size and type shown on the WIC Family Benefits List
Fluid milk: Fat Free, 1% Lowfat, 2% Reduced Fat, Whole Milk (For children 12-23 months old)

Do Not Buy:

Buttermilk, organic, flavored or raw milk

Soy Milk

May Buy:

64 oz/Half gallon, refrigerated
8th Continent Original
Silk Original
Pacific Ultra Soy Original Non-Dairy Beverage (shelf stable) 32 oz

Evaporated Milk

12 oz can – Fat Free, 2% or Whole milk (Vitamin D added)

Goat’s Milk

Meyenberg (Canned-liquid or powdered)

Additional Milk Choices

Lactose Reduced/Lactose free milk: 64 oz/half gallon paper carton: Skim, 1%, 2%, Whole
Kosher Milk: Skim, 2%, Whole
Nonfat Dry milk

UHT Milk

Shelf Stable, Unflavored
1%, 2%, Whole
See your Nutritionist for issuance

Cheese

Buy:

8 or 16 ounce package
Any brand: American, Colby/Colby Jack, Cheddar, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Muenster
Fat Free Mozzarella, prepackaged: Calabro, Polly-O

Do Not Buy:

Deli, individually wrapped slices, shredded or string cheese, cheese food, cheese product or spreads, cream cheese or cottage cheese, imported, flavored, organic cheese

Eggs

May Buy:

Large, 1 dozen, carton
White or brown

Do Not Buy:

Organic eggs

Tofu

May Buy:

8-16 ounce package, Plain
Nasoya: Cubed, Super Firm, Firm, Lite Firm, Silken, Super Firm Cubed
Azumaya: Firm, Extra Firm
Nature’s Promise: Firm, Extra Firm
House Foods: Firm, Medium Firm, Extra Firm

In order to receive the full benefit of tofu purchase 8 or 16 oz packages.

Yogurt

May Buy:

Non-fat or Low-fat
1 quart/32 ounce tubs, 4-packs or 8 packs of 4 ounces containers allowed
All flavors allowed
Organic allowed
*Whole Milk Yogurt (For Children 12-23 months old)

32 Ounce Tubs

Axelrod*
Best Yet
Big Y
Brown Cow*
Butterworks Farm*
Cabot
Coburn Farms
Cream O Land
Crowley
Dannon*
Dannon All Natural*
Desi Natural Dahi*
Food Club
Friendship
Great Value
Green Mountain Creamery*
J & J Kosher
Lala
La Yogurt
La Yogurt Probiotic*
Lucerne Dairy Farms
Maple Hill*
Market Pantry
Mountain High*
My Essentials
Nature’s Promise*
Oomda
PICS/Price Chopper
Price Rite
Romis*
Seven Stars Farm*
ShopRite*
Shurfine
Stop & Shop
Stonyfield*
Super A
Yoplait
Yoplait Grande

4-packs 4 ounce containers (16 ounce package)

Activia
Dannon Danimals
Noosa*

8-packs 4 ounce containers (32 ounce package)

Yoplait

*Also available in whole milk yogurt

Do Not Buy:

Greek yogurt, Lite/Light yogurts, no artificial sweeteners

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Juices

Juice balances of 47.9 oz or less cannot be redeemed. Remember a 12 oz can of concentrate equals 48 oz of juice.

Ways to purchase your full amount:

If you have a total of 96 oz of juice to get the full amount purchase 2 cans of 12 oz concentrate
If you have a total of 128 oz of juice to get the full amount purchase 2 64 oz bottles
If you have a total of 240 oz of juice purchase 2 cans of 12 oz concentrate and 2 64 oz bottles of juice. Or if you prefer bottles you can buy 3 64 oz bottles and 1 can of 12 oz concentrate to reach your full benefit.

Fluid Juice

Buy Only:

100% juice only
64 oz bottle
At least 120% Vitamin C

Apple

Juicy Juice
Old Orchard
Mott’s
Welch’s

Cherry

Juicy Juice
Welch’s

Juice Mixtures

Juicy Juice
Old Orchard
Welch’s

Mango

Juicy Juice
Welch’s

Orange

64 or 128 ounce
Calcium Fortified

Pineapple

Langers
Libby’s
Welch’s

Purple Grape

Juicy Juice
Old Orchard
Welch’s

White Grape

Juicy Juice
Old Orchard
Welch’s

Vegetable Juice

Low-Sodium only
PICS/Price Chopper
V8

Tomato Juice

Low-Sodium Only
Campbell’s

Store Brands

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Pineapple

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape
Juice A Lot
All 100% juice mixtures

Apple
White Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Pineapple
Purple Grape

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape
All 100% Juice Mixtures

Apple

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape

Apple
White Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Purple Grape
All 100% Juice Mixtures

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape
All 100% Juice Mixtures

Apple
White Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Purple Grape

Apple
Grape

Apple
White Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Purple Grape
Pineapple
All 100% Juice Mixtures

Apple
Pineapple

Apple
White Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Purple Grape

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
All 100% Juice Mixtures

Apple
White Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends
Purple Grape

Apple

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape

White Grape
Purple Grape

Apple

Apple
White Grape
Purple Grape
Grapefruit Juice/Blends

Concentrated Juice

Frozen Concentrates

11.5-12 ounce, 100% juice, at least 120% Vitamin C

All Juices Do Not Buy:

Juice cocktail, beverages, drinks or juice with added sugar or sweeteners.

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Fruits and Vegetables

Fresh Fruits and Vegetables

May Buy:

Any variety
Whole, precut, shredded or packaged – sold by bags, boxes, piece, pound or package
Salad and/or mixed greens in a bag

Do Not Buy:

Items from the salad bar, party trays, dried fruit, fruit snacks, fruit rollups, herbs, spices, olives, fruit baskets, packaged salads/kits with added dressings, meats, nuts, croutons, cheese, etc.

Frozen Fruits

May Buy:

Any brand/variety and size
Any plain fruit, plain fruit mixtures

Frozen Vegetables

May Buy:

Any brand/variety and size
Any plain vegetable, plain vegetable mixtures

Do Not Buy:

Added sweeteners, sugar, syrup, fats, oils, french fries, hash browns, tater tots or other shaped potatoes.

Must not be packed with sauce, pasta or rice

Canned Fruits

May Buy:

Canned or Plastic containers allowed
Individual servings or Jarred containers, any size
Choose any brand
Choose single ingredients or combinations of fruits
Must be unsweetened and packed in juice or water

Do Not Buy:

Products with colorant or non-caloric sweeteners such as Fruit Cocktail

Canned Tomato Sauce

May Buy:

Plain canned tomato sauce/plain spaghetti sauce

Do Not Buy:

Added sweeteners, sugars, syrup, added fats, oils

Canned Vegetables

May Buy:

Any brand and size
May be regular or lower in sodium

Do Not Buy:

Added sweeteners, sugars, syrup, added fats, oils, pickled (vegetables), creamed or sauced vegetables, baked beans, pork & beans, soups, ketchup, relishes, olives

How to Use Your Fruit and Vegetable Benefit

Know your benefit balance before you shop.
If your fruit and vegetable purchase costs more than the maximum dollar amount, you have the option to pay the difference with cash, EBT, SNAP, or another form of payment accepted by the store.
If your fruit and vegetable costs less than the maximum dollar amount, your balance will remain on your WIC card. Please be sure to check your store receipt for the expiration date for your benefits.

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Infant Products

Infant Cereal (Dry)

May Buy:

8 oz container size only
Choose any brand

Do Not Buy:

Varieties that include DHA, fruit, formula and/or yogurt.

Infant Fruits and Vegetables

4 or 8 ounce container size only
Choose single ingredients or combinations of fruits and vegetables (i.e. apple-banana, apple-sweet potato, etc.)
Choose any brand

Do Not Buy:

Added sugar or pouches

Available to Exclusively Breastfed Infants 6-11 months only

Infant Food – Meats

2.5 oz containers

May Buy:

2.5 ounce container size only
Choose any brand
Choose from the following varieties:
- Beef & Beef Broth/Gravy
- Chicken & Chicken Broth/Gravy
- Ham & Ham Broth/Gravy
- Turkey & Turkey Broth/Gravy

Do Not Buy:

Pouches, desserts, dinners, casseroles, mixtures with added DHA/ARA, salt, sugar, cheese, cereal or pasta

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Cereals

Cold Cereal

12 oz boxes or larger. No single serving packets.

Cereal balances of 11.9 oz or less cannot be redeemed.

All cereal listed in purple are whole grain

National Brands

Cheerios
- Original
- MultiGrain
Kix
- Honey Kix
- Original
- Berry Berry Kix
Chex
- Cinnamon Chex
- Corn Chex
- Rice Chex
- Vanilla Chex
- Wheat Chex
- Blueberry Chex
Fiber One Clusters
Total
Wheaties

All Bran Complete Wheat Flakes
Corn Flakes
- Plain
Shredded Wheat
- Frosted
Special K
Crispix
Rice Krispies

Crispy Rice
Frosted Mini Spooners

Grape Nuts
- Original Grape Nuts
- Grape-Nuts Flakes
Honey Bunches of Oats
- Whole Grain Honey Crunch
- Vanilla Bunches
- Honey Roasted
- Cinnamon Bunches
- Crispy Almond
- Vanilla Multigrain

Life
Oat Bran

Simple Granola
Low-fat Granola

Store Brands

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Shredded Wheat
- Frosted
- Unfrosted
Nutty Nuggets
Oat Wise
Honey Oats & Flakes
Toasted Oats (plain)

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Crispy Corn Squares
Shredded Wheat (frosted)
Toasted Oats (plain)

Frosted Shredded Wheat
Corn Flakes
Toasted Oats

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat (frosted)
Toasted Oats (plain)

Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Crunchy Oats
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Toasted Oats
Toasted Corn
Toasted Wheat
Crunchy Honey Oats
Toasted Rice
Bran Flakes
Crunchy Nuggets
Nutty Nuggets

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat
- Frosted
- Unfrosted
Honey Oat Flakes
Toasted Oats (plain)
Crispy Rice

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Corn Squares
Crispy Rice
Rice Squares
Tasteeos
Shredded Wheat
- Frosted
- Unfrosted
Rollin Oats
Honey Oats & Flakes
Toasted Oats

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat
- Frosted
- Unfrosted
Rollin Oats

Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Toasted Oats (plain)

Shredded Wheat (frosted)
Honey & Oat Mixers
Toasted Oats (plain)

Frosted Shredded Wheat
Toasted Oats

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Shredded Wheat (frosted)
Toasted Oats (plain)

Wheat Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Good Choice Oat Squares
Toasted Corn Crisps
Shredded Wheat (Frosted)
Nutty Nuggets
Toasted Oats (plain)
Good Choice Oat Crunch

Corn Squares
Toasted Oats
Bite Size Frosted Shredded Wheat
Bran Flakes

Bran Flakes
Crispy Rice
Corn Flakes
Crispy Corn Squares
Honey Oat Clusters
Oats & More with Honey
Shredded Wheat (frosted)
Natural Wheat & Barley Nuggets
Toasted Oats (plain)

Corn Flakes
Corn Squares
Oats & More
Wheat Bran Flakes
Toasted Oats (plain)
Bran Flakes
Wheat Squares
Frosted Shredded Wheat

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Frosted Shedded Wheat
Toasted Oats

Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Corn Squares
Crispy Rice
Honey Crunchin’ Oats
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Nutty Nuggets
Oat Squares
Oats & O’s

Corn Flakes
Fat Free Corn Flakes
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Shredded Wheat
Toasted Oats

Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Toasted Oats

Hot Cereals

Do Not Buy:

Instant

Cream of Rice
Cream of Wheat
Cream of Wheat Whole Grain

Hot Wheat Cereal

Farina Original
MOM Original Hot Wheat Cereal

Vermont Style Maple Oatmeal

Creamy Wheat

Oat Bran Hot Cereal

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Bread/Whole Grains

100% Whole Wheat Bread/Whole Grain Bread

May Buy:

1 pound (1lb) or 16 oz loaf

National Brands

Alvarado Street Bakery Whole Wheat
Arnold Stoneground Whole Wheat
Bimbo Whole Wheat
Country Kitchen Whole Wheat
Geissler’s Whole Wheat Bread
Gold Medal Bakery Whole Wheat
Gold Medal Bakery Wheat with Flaxseed
Holsum Whole Wheat
Krasdale 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Penn Street Whole Wheat
Pepperidge Farm Very Thin 100% Whole Wheat
Pepperidge Farm Whole Wheat Stoneground
Sara Lee100% Whole Wheat
Stern’s Whole Wheat
Sunbeam Whole Wheat
Weight Watchers Whole Wheat
Windmill Farms Stone Ground-Menzanos
Windmill Farms Stone Ground-Hamotze
Wonder Whole Wheat

Store Brands

Best Yet Whole Wheat
Big Y Whole Wheat
Central Market Classics Whole Wheat
Great Value100% Whole Wheat
Key Foods Whole Wheat
Nature’s Harvest Whole Wheat
Simply Balanced Whole Wheat
ShopRite Whole Wheat
Stop & Shop Whole Wheat
Stop & Shop Whole Wheat with Flaxseed
Stop & Shop No-Salt Added Whole Wheat
Urban Meadow Whole Wheat

Do Not Buy:

Bagels, deli bread, white bread, store bakery bread

Tortillas

May Buy:

1 pound (lb) or 16 oz bag
Soft Corn or Whole Wheat Tortillas

National Brands

Chi-Chi’s Whole Wheat
Chi-Chi’s White Corn
Don Pancho Whole Wheat
Don Pancho White Corn
Lafe Corn
La Banderita Corn
La Banderita Whole Wheat
La Poblanita Corn
Mayan Farms Whole Wheat
Mission Corn
Mission Whole Wheat
Ortega Whole Wheat
Pepito Corn
Pepito Whole Wheat
Tropical Whole Wheat

Store Brands

Big Y Whole Wheat
Food Club Whole Wheat
IGA Whole Wheat
Natures’ Promise Whole Grain
Key Foods Whole Wheat
My Essentials Whole Wheat
Nature’s Promise Whole Wheat
ShopRite Whole Wheat
Stop & Shop White Corn
Stop & Shop Whole Wheat
Stop & Shop Yellow Corn

Brown Rice

Buy:

1 pound (lb) or 14 – 16 oz bag/box
Plain brown rice

National Brands

Carolina
Goya
Minute
Mahatma
Success
C & F Boil-in-Bag
C & F Instant
C & F Long/short grain
Riceland Natural
Uncle Ben’s Fast & Natural Whole Grain Instant
Uncle Ben’s Natural Whole Grain
Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Boil-in-Bag

Store Brands

Best Yet Instant
Best Yet Long Grain
Big Y Instant
Food Club Boil-in-Bag
Great Value
IGA Instant Long Grain
Market Pantry
My Essentials
Parade
PICS/Price Chopper Boil-in-Bag
Shurfine
Signature Kitchens
Stop & Shop Boil-in-Bag
Stop & Shop Instant
White Rose

100% Whole Wheat /Whole Grain Pasta

Buy:

1 pound or 16 oz package
100% Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Pasta

Brands Allowed

Barilla Whole Wheat/Whole Grain
Delallo Organic Whole Wheat
Full Circle Organic Whole Wheat
Gia Russa Whole Wheat
Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat
Luigi Vitelli Whole Wheat
Racconto Whole Wheat
Ronzoni Healthy Harvest Whole Wheat
ShopRite 100% Whole Wheat
Shurfine Whole Wheat
Simply Balanced Whole Wheat
Urban Meadow Whole Wheat

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Peanut Butter, Beans, Peas, Lentils, and Canned Fish

Peanut Butter

May Buy:

16-18 oz jars
Unflavored smooth, creamy or chunky
Natural allowed

Do Not Buy:

Flavored or organic

Beans, Peas and Lentils

Dried

May Buy:

1 pound (16 ounce) bag
Any single variety of dried peas, beans, or lentils

Canned

Buy:

15 – 16 oz can
Plain or vegetarian

Do Not Buy:

Added sugars, fats, oil, vegetables, fruits or meats, baked beans

For Certain Categories of Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women:

Canned Fish

May Buy:

Packed in water or oil added sauces or flavorings are allowed

Tuna

5 oz can
Chunk Light only

Pink Salmon

5 -15 oz cans

Sardines

3.75 oz can

Breast Milk is Environmentally Friendly

Breast Milk is packaged and stored by mother with little or no waste!

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Tips for eWIC Purchases

Your eWIC card is only accepted at Connecticut authorized vendors and cannot be used in any other state. For an updated list of WIC authorized vendors ask your local agency staff, visit ct.gov/dph/wic under the Retailers tab or go to the WICShopper app and click on WIC vendors.
This Food Guide contains a list of WIC approved items. Benefits are specific to the participant need. Therefore, not every product listed in the Food Guide is eligible for your purchase.

For example: Although the food guide has whole milk as a WIC approved item, if you have a child two years or older you will only be able to purchase 1% or skim/fat-free milk for that child.

Not all WIC approved foods may appear in this booklet. To ensure an item is WIC approved use the Scan Barcode option in the WICShopper app. To identify WIC approved foods in the store, look for the Connecticut WIC approved shelf tag. Stores cannot limit your choices of WIC approved brands.

The cashier should scan all your selected items.
When available review the mid transaction receipt before you confirm yes. If you have paid for an item that should have come off the eWIC card you can ask for a refund at the customer service desk before you leave.
In order to better serve you if you have a problem purchasing or buying an item, ask for a store manager. If you need additional assistance, call the State WIC office at 1-800-741-2142 while you are at the store.

Questions

Can I change the foods listed on my family benefit list?

ONLY your local WIC office can change your food package. If you have concerns or special needs, be sure to talk to your WIC Nutritionist before your benefits are issued. They may be able to adjust your food package.

Do I need to purchase everything listed on my family benefit list?

No, you are not required to pick up everything on your Family Benefit List. We encourage you to shop responsibly and only purchase the foods that you know you will use.

What if I run out of food and I’ve used all of my WIC benefits?

The WIC program is only meant to “supplement” your diet. The foods you receive at WIC are not intended to meet all of your nutritional needs. You will need to purchase additional foods on your own. Your local office can help you find additional food assistance programs if needed.

Can I save benefits for next month that I didn’t use?

No. Benefits expire at midnight on the expiration date found on each receipt.

Can I participate in more than one WIC Program at the same time?

No.

What happens if I move?

Try to contact your local WIC office before you move. They can give you transfer information to take to the WIC office in your new area.

WIC Nutrition Program

CT Department of Public Health

www.ct.gov/dph/wic

1-800-741-2142

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