INFANT FOODS

Allowed

• Organic allowed in the brands below
• Single or mixed combinations are allowed
• Texture may range from strained through diced

Not Allowed

• No mixtures of fruits/vegetables with cereals, added sugars, starches, artificial sweeteners

INFANT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

4 oz. container, multipacks allowed

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INFANT MEATS

2.5 oz. container, multipacks allowed

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INFANT CEREAL

8 oz. or 16 oz. container
Rice, Oatmeal, Multigrain

MILK

• Children younger than 2 years old must receive whole milk. Children 2 to 5 years old and women may only receive 1% or skim milk.

Gallon, Half Gallon, and Quart

• Homogenized
• Fat content specified on shopping list
• Lactose-free or lactose reduced must be on the WIC shopping list to be allowed

Authorized Brands:

Not allowed

• Flavored milk or buttermilk

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SOY BEVERAGE

Soy beverage must be on the eWIC shopping list to be allowed.

32 oz. or 64 oz.

Authorized Brands:

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EGGS

Dozen

• Any size egg; white or brown
• Cage free and organic are acceptable

Not allowed

• Advertised as low cholesterol, lowfat, or specialty eggs

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CHEESE

8 or 16 oz.

• American, mild cheddar, medium cheddar, natural cheddar, mozzarella (part skim or whole), Swiss, pasteurized Processed American, colby, monterey jack, muenster, provolone
• Block, brick, or sliced (not individually wrapped)

Authorized Brands:

Not allowed

• Cheese products, spreads or foods, deli-purchased (sliced or weighed to order), individually wrapped, grated or shredded

32 oz. Only — Non-fat, lowfat and whole fat as stated on shopping list

Not allowed

• Mix-in ingredients such as granola, candy pieces, honey, nuts and similar ingredients

Non-fat and Lowfat

*Children 2-5 years old and women

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Whole Fat

*Children under 2 years old

*NEW!

Non-fat/Lowfat Multi Pack

Activia & Activia Light

4 pack of 4 oz. containers

• Black Cherry
• Blueberry
• Blueberry/Blackberry
• Mango
• Mixed Berry
• Peach
• Pineapple/Coconut
• Prune
• Strawberry
• Strawberry/Banana
• Strawberry/Raspberry
• Vanilla

GoGurt

16 pack of 2 oz. tubes

• Banana/Raspberry
• Berry/Cherry
• Cotton Candy/Melon
• Redberry/Blue Raspberry
• Strawberry
• Strawberry/Cotton Candy
• Strawberry/Mixed Berry
• Strawberry/Watermelon

Stonyfield Organic Kids

8 pack of 2 oz. tubes

• Cherry/Berry lowfat
• Strawberry lowfat

16 pack of 2 oz. tubes

• Strawberry/Mix Berry lowfat

Peanut Butter

How to buy beans and peanut butter. One item equals:

1 package of dry beans, lentils or peas -or- 4 cans of beans -or- 1 jar of peanut butter

Any brand

16 – 18 oz. container

• Creamy, crunchy or smooth

Not allowed

• Flavored or with other ingredients such as jelly or honey

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Canned Beans/Peas

Any brand

15-16 oz. can

• Baby Lima Beans
• Black Beans
• Blackeye Peas
• Cannelini Beans
• Crowder Peas
• Field Peas
• Garbanzo Beans
• Kidney Beans
• Lentils
• Lima Beans
• Navy Beans
• Pinto Beans
• Purple Hull Peas
• Red Beans
• White Beans

Not allowed

• Green Beans
• Wax Beans
• Sweet Peas
  

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Dried Beans/Peas

Any brand 

16 oz. package

• Any variety

Not allowed

• Beans with added seasonings or flavorings
• Bean soup mixes
  

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Canned Fish

WIC Approved Fish must be on the WIC shopping list to be allowed.

Any brand

Pink Salmon packed in oil or water
5 oz., 6 oz., 7.5 oz., or 14.75 oz. can or foil pouch

Tuna packed in oil or water
5 or 6 oz. can or foil pouch

Sardines packed in oil or water
3.75 oz. or 15 oz. can or pack

Any Brand

• Fresh
• Frozen
• Canned (Most Brands)

Not allowed

• Bagged greens (e.g. lettuce, spinach, spring mixes, etc.) that contain other ingredients, such as croutons or dressing
• Party trays or fruit baskets
• Decorative and ornamental fruits and vegetables (e.g. garlic on a string, gourds, etc.)
• Salad bar items
• Dried fruit and nut mixtures
• Nuts including peanuts
• Herbs and spices
• Fruits with added sugars or canned in syrup

If the amount of the purchase is more than your allowance, you will need to pay the balance using a different form of payment.

100% Whole Wheat Bread

Only quantities and package sizes on your WIC shopping list are allowed.

16 oz. package

24 oz. package

*Only for women fully breastfeeding multiples

Not allowed

• White or wheat blends
• Rolls or bagels
• Frozen dough
• Organic varieties

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Tortillas

16 oz. package

• 100% corn or whole wheat

Authorized Brands 

Not allowed

• White flour tortillas or tostadas

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Whole Wheat Pasta

16 oz. package

• Any Variety

Authorized Brands 

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Brown Rice

16 oz. bag/box

Authorized Brands 

Juice For Women

11.5 – 12 oz. Frozen Concentrate

Allowed

• 100% juice
• Apple, cranberry, cranberry-apple, cranberry-raspberry, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, pineapple-orange, purple grape, and white grape

Not allowed

• Added sugar

Authorized Brands 

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48 oz. Plastic Bottles

Allowed

• 100% juice
• Apple, cranberry, cranberry-apple, cranberry-grape, cranberryraspberry, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, pineapple-orange, purple grape, tomato, vegetable, and white grape

Not allowed

• Added sugar

Authorized Brands 

Juice For Children

64 oz. Plastic Bottles

Allowed

• 100% juice
• Apple, cranberry, cranberry-apple, cranberry-grape, cranberryraspberry, grapefruit, orange, pineapple, pineapple-orange, purple grape, tomato, vegetable, and white grape

Not allowed

• Added sugar

Authorized Brands 

Follow the guide to obtain exactly 36 oz. of breakfast cereal.

Ways to Buy Up to 36 oz. of Cereal:

Cold Cereal

*Indicates a whole grain cereal

Hot Cereal

*Indicates a whole grain cereal

Plain Instant Oatmeal

11.8-12 oz. Individual Packets Only*

Plain Instant Grits

12 oz. Individual Packets Only

Oats

18 oz. Canister

1. Select a Louisiana WIC authorized store with the WIC Authorized Vendor door decal

2. Choose the items you want to buy from your shopping list receipt.

• You do not have to buy all the items on your shopping list at one time.
• Foods can only be purchased in the valid month. Any remaining foods expire on the last day of the month.
• You may use coupons or store customer cards when purchasing WIC foods.
• Rain checks for out of stock items are not allowed.

If something happens to your card call your local WIC clinic right away.

If you have problems using your benefits or have a complaint about a store, please visit the Compliments and Problems page at www.LouisianaWIC.org or call 504-568-8229.

AT THE CHECKOUT

1. Before scanning any of the food, tell the cashier you are using an eWIC card.

2. In most cases, you will insert your WIC Card in the Point of Sale (POS) machine and leave your card inserted until the cashier tells you to remove it.

3. Type your PIN and press the enter button on the keypad. If you do not remember your PIN, do not attempt to guess your PIN. If you enter the wrong PIN too many times, your card will be locked.

4. Your WIC items will be printed on a “mid-receipt” for your review prior to pushing the button to approve the transaction.

5. If you are purchasing non-WIC approved items, use another form of payment such as Louisiana EBT, Credit or Debit Card or cash. ALWAYS USE YOUR WIC CARD PRIOR TO OTHER FORMS OF PAYMENT.

6. The cashier will give you a receipt which show your remaining benefit balance and the benefits expire. Please keep all your receipts.

Do not write your PIN on your card.

Don’t Fall For The Trap!

Buying, selling, or trading WIC benefits is ILLEGAL!
If you buy, sell, trade, or give away your WIC foods, you may:

Be charged with fraud; and/or
Repay in cash the value of the food/formula benefits; and/or
Lose your benefits from the WIC Program.

Questions?

Just call 800-251-BABY (2229) or contact your local WIC clinic.