Connecticut WIC New Food Package Changes!

The new WIC food packages are here!

Starting September 15, 2025 new WIC food packages and food options are available. These changes provide more food choices based on the latest nutrition recommendations and are here to help support healthy eating.

Please be aware that milk quantities have increased to previously issued amounts. The updated quantities will remain in effect until September 30, 2026. For details about milk quantities please see category specific menus below.

Changes include:

Expanded whole grain options including whole wheat bagels, English muffins, pita, quinoa, oats, buckwheat etc.
A permanent increase in your fruit & vegetable benefit
Canned fish is now in all food packages for all women and children
You can now buy fresh herbs with WIC
Nut and Seed butter has been added
You now have more flexibility with some of your food choices

Click the 2025 Food Guide Addendum below for an update on WIC approved foods or go to the WICShopper WIC Allowable Foods tab.

2025 Food Guide Addendum

The WIC Program has made several changes to the WIC food packages. This list provides newly added foods and foods no longer WIC approved. If you have questions about your WIC food package, ask your WIC Nutritionist. You can find up to date information on WIC approved foods on WICShopper and Connecticut WIC – Healthy Food Guide.

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Rev. 11-24-25

Adenda de la Guía Alimentaria 2025

El programa WIC ha realizado varios cambios en los paquetes de alimentos WIC. Esta lista proporciona los alimentos recién añadidos y los alimentos que ya no están aprobados por WIC. Si tiene preguntas sobre su paquete de alimentos WIC, consulte a su nutricionista WIC. Puede encontrar información actualizada sobre los alimentos aprobados por WIC en WICShopper y Guía de Alimentación – Connecticut WIC.

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