APPROVED FOOD LIST

Choose from these COLD CEREALS only:

Choose from these STORE BRAND COLD CEREALS only:

Choose from these HOT CEREALS only:

OKAY TO BUY:

• ONLY THE BRANDS AND FLAVORS LISTED
• 12 OZ. SIZES OR LARGER (NO LARGER THAN 36 OZ.)

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC CEREALS
• BRANDS OR FLAVORS NOT LISTED
• SIZES LESS THAN 12 OZ. OR GREATER THAN 36 OZ.

WIC SHOPPING TIP!

Please pay attention to the cereal sizes you are purchasing. Not all sizes will perfectly match your benefits. If you are left with less than 12 oz. of cereal benefits in a month, then you will be unable to use those benefits as no cereal sizes below 12 oz. are WIC-eligible.

REGULAR MILK – CHOOSE ANY BRAND

OKAY TO BUY:

• GALLONS AND HALF-GALLONS
• THE EXACT FAT CONTENT TYPE AS LISTED IN YOUR BENEFITS

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC MILKS
• CHOCOLATE, STRAWBERRY OR ANY OTHER FLAVORED MILKS
• ALMOND, CASHEW, COCONUT, RICE, PEA, OR ANY OTHER MILK ALTERNATIVE

SPECIALTY MILK

Buy exact TYPE, FAT CONTENT and SIZE as listed in your benefits.

OKAY TO BUY:

• LACTOSE FREE MILK – Any Brand, Half-gallons only
• EVAPORATED MILK – Any Brand, 12 oz. cans

DO NOT BUY:

• 2% EVAPORATED MILK
• EVAPORATED FILLED MILK
• DRY MILK: ANY BRAND, 25.6 OZ. BOX OR BAG

SOY BEVERAGE

Choose from these BRANDS only:

OKAY TO BUY:

• THESE BRANDS AND FLAVORS
• THE HALF-GALLONS – TWIN PACK COUNTS AS TWO HALF GALLONS

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC MILKS
• OTHER BRANDS AND FLAVORS NOT LISTED

EGGS – CHOOSE ANY BRAND

OKAY TO BUY:

• MEDIUM OR LARGE SIZE EGGS
• 12 COUNT ONLY
• CAGE-FREE EGGS – MUST BE WHITE, MEDIUM/LARGE, 12 COUNT ONLY

DO NOT BUY:

• EGGS ANY COLOR OTHER THAN WHITE
• SPECIALTY EGGS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO: LOW CHOLESTEROL EGGS, VEGAN OR VEGETARIAN FED, FAT MODIFIED EGGS, FORTIFIED OR ENRICHED EGGS WITH DHA OR OMEGA-3

CHEESE

Choose from STORE BRANDS only:

OKAY TO BUY:

• 16 OZ. SIZE ONLY
• BLOCK OR SLICED CHEESE – ALL FLAVORS AND STORE BRANDS

SHREDDED CHEESE – These BRANDS only:

STRING CHEESE – These BRANDS only:

DO NOT BUY:

• INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED SLICES OR CUBED CHEESES
• PROCESSED CHEESE FOOD PRODUCTS, CHEESE SPREADS, OR IMITATION CHEESES
• CHEESE WITH ADDED, NON-CHEESE INGREDIENTS OR FLAVORS SUCH AS JALAPEñOS OR PEPPER FLAKES
• ORGANIC OR IMPORTED CHEESES
• DELI CHEESES OR FRESH MOZZARELLAS WITH WATER
• ANY SIZES OTHER THAN 16 OZ.

YOGURT

Lowfat or Nonfat Yogurts – Choose from these BRANDS and FLAVORS only:

NONFAT AND LOWFAT YOGURT

32 OZ. CONTAINERS ONLY

Whole Milk Yogurts – Choose from these BRANDS and FLAVORS only:

WHOLE MILK YOGURT

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• INELIGIBLE BRANDS OR FLAVORS
• DRINKABLE YOGURTS
• YOGURTS WITH MIX-IN INGREDIENTS SUCH AS GRANOLA, CANDY OR NUTS
• SIZES OTHER THAN 32 OZ.

WIC SHOPPING TIP!
Please pay attention to the fat content type of yogurt you are eligible to purchase with your benefits. Benefits for whole milk yogurt may not be used to purchase eligible low and nonfat yogurts and vice versa.

PEANUT BUTTER

Choose from STORE BRANDS only:

16-18 OZ. JARS

OKAY TO BUY:

• JARS THAT ARE 16-18OZ. IN SIZE
• CREAMY, CHUNKY, SMOOTH, OR CRUNCHY STYLES
• LOW-SUGAR OR REDUCED SUGAR
• LOW-SALT OR REDUCED SALT

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• PEANUT BUTTER SPREAD
• NATURAL OR ALL-NATURAL VARIETIES
• ADDED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS HONEY, JELLY, CHOCOLATE
• OMEGA-3
• LOW-FAT OR REDUCED FAT

CANNED BEANS

Choose from ANY BRAND:

15-16 OZ. CAN

OKAY TO BUY:

• CANNED BEANS 15-16 OZ. IN SIZE
• ANY SINGLE VARIETY OF BEAN
• REGULAR SALT OR LOW OR REDUCED SALT VARIETIES

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• BEANS WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS INCLUDING SEASONINGS, SAUCES, SUGARS, FATS, OILS, VEGETABLES, OR MEATS
• NATURAL OR ALL-NATURAL VARIETIES
• BAKED, REFRIED OR CHILI BEANS
• CANNED GREEN OR WAX BEANS

DRIED BEANS

Choose from ANY BRAND:

OKAY TO BUY:

• BAGS 16OZ. IN SIZE ONLY
• ANY SINGLE VARIETY OF DRY PEAS, BEANS, OR LENTILS

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• BAGS OF MIXED BEAN VARIETIES
• SOUP BEAN MIXES
• DRY BEANS WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS, SEASONINGS, OR FLAVORINGS

WIC SHOPPING TIP!
Your benefits for peanut butter and beans can be used to purchase either jars of peanut butter, bags of dry beans, or cans of prepared beans. One (1) jar of peanut butter equals one (1) bag of dry beans equals four (4) cans of beans.

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD – Choose from these BRANDS AND SIZES only:

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• BAKERY BREADS

TORTILLAS – Choose from these
BRANDS AND SIZES only::

OKAY TO BUY:

• YELLOW OR WHITE CORN OR WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
• ONLY THESE APPROVED BRANDS AND SIZES

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• WHITE FLOUR TORTILLAS OR MULTIGRAIN TORTILLAS
• TORTILLAS MADE FROM OR WITH INGREDIENTS OTHER THAN CORN OR WHEAT SUCH AS RICE OR VEGETABLES
• TORTILLAS WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SUGARS, FATS, OILS, OR SALT

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Choose from these BRANDS only:

OKAY TO BUY:

• WHOLE WHEAT PASTAS FROM THESE BRANDS ONLY
• 16 OZ. SIZES.

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• PASTAS THAT ARE NOT WHOLE WHEAT
• PASTAS MADE FROM OR WITH RICE, QUINOA, FLAX, CORN, BEANS, OR VEGETABLES
• GLUTEN-FREE

BROWN RICE
Choose from ANY BRAND:

OKAY TO BUY:

• BOXED OR BAGGED BROWN RICE
• 16 OZ. PACKAGES OF REGULAR COOKING BROWN RICE
• 14-16 OZ. PACKAGES OF QUICK OR INSTANT COKING BROWN RICE

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• WHITE RICE OR ANY OTHER VARIETY OF RICE SUCH AS BLACK, RED, OR WILD RICE
• BROWN RICE WITH ADDED SEASONINGS, SUGAR, FATS OR OILS, OR SALT

FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES

OKAY TO BUY:

• REGULAR OR ORGANIC
• ANY VARIETY OF FRESH OR FROZEN FRUIT OR VEGETABLES
  • WHOLE
  • PRE-CUT AND PACKAGED
  • BAGGED OR BOXED SALAD MIXES AND GREENS
  • PARTY TRAYS CONTAINING ONLY PRODUCE ITEMS
  • PUMPKINS AND OTHER SQUASHES MEANT FOR CONSUMPTION

DO NOT BUY:

• SALAD OR OLIVE BAR ITEMS
• HERBS OR SPICES
• DRIED FRUITS OR VEGETABLES
• CANNED OR JARRED FRUITS AND VEGETABLES
• NUTS
• DECORATIVE ITEMS SUCH AS LARGE PUMPKINS FOR CARVING AND GOURDS
• PREPARED PRODUCE WITH ADDED HERBS, SPICES, SEASONINGS, DIPS, OR SAUCES
• SALAD KITS WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS NUTS, DRIED FRUIT, CROUTONS, OR DRESSINGS
• PARTY TRAYS WITH NON-PRODUCE ITEMS SUCH AS DIPS
• FROZEN PRODUCE WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SAUCES, SEASONINGS, SUGARS, GRAINS, MEATS, OR ANY INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT PRODUCE OR PRESERVING AGENTS

WIC SHOPPING TIP!
You do not need to try to purchase the exact produce dollar amount on your eWIC card. If you go over your produce dollar amount on your eWIC card, you may pay for the overage with another form of payment. You may also ask that the produce in excess of your benefits be removed from your order.

FRUIT AND VEGETABLES

OKAY TO BUY:

• SINGLE OR MIXED VARIETIES OF FRUITS OR VEGETABLES
• SINGLE, 4 OZ. CONTAINERS OR 2-PACKS EQUALING 8 TOTAL OUNCES
• BOTH 4 OZ. AND 2-PACK CONTAINERS AT ANYTIME. YOU ARE NOT LIMITED TO ONE OR THE OTHER

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• FOODS WITH ADDED SUGARS, SALT, DHA, OR ARA
• INFANT FOODS WITH ADDED STARCHES INCLUDING CEREAL, RICE, PASTA, AND NOODLES OR INFANT FOODS WITH OTHER ADDED INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT A FRUIT OR VEGETABLE
• INFANT FOODS LABELED AS DINNERS OR DESSERTS
• INFANT FOODS IN POUCHES OR OTHER CONTAINERS

WIC SHOPPING TIP!

WIC food benefits for infant fruits and vegetables are provided as follows:
1. One food benefit unit equals one 4 oz. container
2. One 2-pack equals two 4 oz. containers
For example, if you have benefits for 32 units of infant fruits and vegetables, you may purchase up to 32 4 oz. containers or 16 2 packs (or any combination of 4 oz. singles and 8 oz. 2-packs)

BABY CEREAL

OKAY TO BUY:

• ONLY THE SELECT BRANDS AND FLAVORS
• 8 OZ. CONTAINERS ONLY

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• CEREALS WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS FRUITS, YOGURT, FORMULA, MILK, DHA, OR ARA
• CEREALS IN OTHER CONTAINERS NOT SPECIFIED

INFANT MEATS

OKAY TO BUY:

• SINGLE MEAT FLAVORS WITH BROTH OR GRAVY
• 2.5 OZ. CONTAINERS ONLY

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• MEAT STICKS OR DINNERS
• INFANT MEATS WITH ADDED INGREDIENTS SUCH AS SUGAR, SALT, STARCHES, FRUITS, OR VEGETABLES

INFANT FORMULA

PURCHASE THE EXACT BRAND, TYPE, AND SIZE OF INFANT FORMULA AS LISTED IN YOUR BENEFITS.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS!
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A DIFFERENT FORMULA NOT LISTED IN YOUR BENEFITS, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR WIC CLINIC TO DISCUSS YOUR OPTIONS.

Choose from these BRANDS and FLAVORS only:

100% JUICE – 64 OZ. ONLY

OKAY TO BUY:

• ONLY THE BRANDS AND FLAVORS LISTED HERE
• SHELF STABLE JUICE ONLY
• 64 OZ. SIZE ONLY

100% Frozen Juice Concentrates:

Choose from these BRANDS and FLAVORS only:

100% JUICE – FROZEN – NO SUGAR ADDED

100% Frozen Juice Concentrates:

Choose from these BRANDS and FLAVORS only:

100% JUICE – FROZEN – NO SUGAR

OKAY TO BUY:

• ONLY THE BRANDS AND FLAVORS LISTED HERE
• ANY BRAND OF 100% ORANGE OR 100% GRAPEFRUIT
• 11.5 – 12 OZ. IN SIZE.

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• FROZEN JUICE DRINKS, COCKTAILS, LIGHT OR DIET JUICE

Choose from ANY BRAND:
• Chunk light tuna
• Pink Salmon

OKAY TO BUY:

• 5 OZ. CANS OR LARGER (NET WEIGHT, NOT DRAINED WEIGHT)
• MULTIPACKS ARE ALLOWED. TOTAL PACK WEIGHT MUST BE AT LEAST 5 OZ. IN SIZE (UP TO 30 OZ. TOTAL)
• WATER OR OIL PACKED

DO NOT BUY:

• ORGANIC
• OTHER TUNA VARIETIES SUCH AS ALBACORE, CHUNK WHITE, OR SOLID WHITE TUNA
• OTHER SALMON VARIETIES SUCH AS RED OR SOCKEYE SALMON
• CANNED FISH WITH ADDED FLAVORS, SEASONINGS, OR OTHER INGREDIENTS
• FISH IN OTHER PACKAGING SUCH AS POUCHES OR CANS SMALLER THAN 5 OZ.