DC WIC COVID-19 Expanded Food List
Effective 4/22/2020 until further notice
DC WIC has temporarily expanded its food list in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) emergency to ensure WIC participants and their families have the food they need to stay healthy. The information below shows only the NEW FOODS that WIC participants can buy.
Instructions for WIC participants:
1) Refer to the food list in your WIC ID folder when shopping for a specific food item.
2) If you cannot find a food item at the store, review the list below of additional foods you can purchase with your WIC checks.
3)The foods listed below should only be purchased if an item written on your check is not available at the store
4) Contact your local WIC site if you have any questions: dcwic.org/wic-locations
Bread
New Foods
20 oz, 24 oz & 32 oz. loaves of 100% Whole Wheat Bread
Notes About Buying
- 20 oz & 24 oz loaf of bread count as 1 whole grain choice
- 32 oz loaf of bread will count as 2 whole grain choices
- Approved brands listed in WIC ID folder
Pasta
New Foods
32 oz. package of 100% Whole Wheat Pasta
Notes About Buying
- 32 oz.box of pasta will count as 2 whole grain choices
- Approved brands listed in WIC ID folder
Cows Milk
New Foods
Any container sizes of milk (quart, half gallon & gallon)
Any % fat milk
Organic cow’s milk
Notes About Buying
- Mix & match container sizes regardless of container size listed on check (Ex: Can buy 4 quarts of 1% milk instead of 1 gallon)
- Buy any % fat milk (non-fat, 1%, 2%, whole) regardless of % fat listed on check
- Buy no more than the total amount of milk listed on check
- Type of milk (fluid, powdered, evaporated) must match what is listed on check
New Foods
Substitutions (if cow’s milk is not available)
- Plain kefir
- Goat milk
Notes About Buying
All brands, including organic
New Foods
Cheese
Notes About Buying
Buy 1 lb. cheese in place of 3 quarts milk or 2 lbs. cheese in place of 6 quarts milk
Yogurt
New Foods
All container sizes of yogurt
Any % fat yogurt
Greek yogurt
Organic Greek or regular yogurt
Notes About Buying
- Mix & match container sizes regardless of container size listed on check (Ex: Can buy five 6 oz. containers instead of one 32 oz. containerBuy no more than total amount of yogurt listed on check
- Buy any % fat yogurt (non-fat, 2%, whole), regardless of % fat listed on check
- All yogurt must be plain (no flavored yogurt)
- Buy no more than the total amount of yogurt listed on check
Soy Milk
New Foods
Gallon containers of soy milk
All brands of soy milk
Unsweetened flavored soy milk
Organic soy milk
Notes About Buying
- Mix & match container sizes regardless of container size listed on check
- Buy no more than the total amount of soy milk listed on check
Cheese
New Foods
24 oz, 38 oz, 48 oz packages of cheese
24-pack or 28-pack of cheese sticks
Organic cheese
Notes About Buying
- 24 oz or larger packages should only be used with multiple checks
- Can buy 24-pack or 28-pack cheese sticks in place of 16 oz of cheese
- Can buy block, shredded, cubed, sliced or sticks
- Buy no more than the total amount of cheese listed on check
Eggs
New Foods
All egg sizes (medium, large, XL)
All carton sizes (6, 12, 18, 24 eggs)
All egg colors (white or brown)
Hardboiled eggs
Organic eggs
Notes About Buying
- Buy the total number of eggs listed on check
- Can buy 18-count carton in place of 12-count carton
- 24-count cartons must be purchased with multiple checks, unless ‘two dozen eggs’ is written on your check
- Cannot buy eggs with added omega-3’s
Beans
New Foods
All sodium levels of canned beans
Organic beans
Notes About Buying
Buy the total amount of beans listed on check
Peanut Butter
New Foods
Full-fat peanut butter (all brands)
Organic peanut butter
Notes About Buying
- Buy the total amount of peanut butter listed on check
- Buy chunky, creamy, or crunchy
- Only peanut butter, no blends
Juice
New Foods
59 oz container
12 oz, 16 oz, 46 oz containers
Notes About Buying
- Approved brands listed in WIC ID folder
- Can buy 59 oz container in place of 64 oz container or 16 oz frozen can
- Can buy 12 oz, 16 oz, or 46 oz container in place of 48 oz or 64 oz container
- Buy total amount of juice listed on check
Canned Fish
New Foods
2.5 oz and 2.6 oz cans
Organic canned fish
Notes About Buying
- Can buy chunk light tuna, pink salmon, jack mackerel, or sardines
- Buy total amount of canned fish listed on check
Baby Food Vegetables & Fruit
New Foods
2 oz. containers
4 oz. pouches
Organic baby fruits & vegetables
Notes About Buying
- Buy plain vegetables & fruit
- Buy combinations of vegetables or fruit (example: peas & carrots, apples & pears) but not vegetables mixed with fruit
*Additional Organic Foods
New Foods
Organic brown rice, organic barley
Organic canned fish, organic baby food meat
Organic fruits & vegetables (canned, fresh, frozen)
Notes About Buying
- Buy any brand
- Follow instructions in WIC ID folder for specific items
Note about WIC Formula: If a WIC participant is having trouble finding the formula listed on their check, they should speak to the store manager to see when shipments are scheduled and whether items (such as formula) can be put on hold for them.
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