Approved Food List

Not Allowed:

• Added mixed-in ingredients
• Drinkable
• Organic

Eggs

Allowed:

• Any brand
• White or brown
• 1 dozen carton
• Large or medium, grade A or AA

Not Allowed:

• Cage-free or free-range
• Eggs with enriched levels of omega 3 fatty acids, vitamins or minerals
• Fertile
• Low cholesterol
• Organic
• Other specialty

Peanut Butter

Allowed:

• Any brand
• 16-18 oz container
• Regular or reduced-fat
• Creamy or crunchy
• Salted or unsalted

Not Allowed:

• Mixtures with chocolate, honey, jams, jellies, marshmallows or similar ingredients
• Organic

Canned Beans

Allowed:

• Any brand of plain variety beans
• Any brand of fat-free refried beans
• 15-16 oz can
• Regular or low sodium

Not Allowed:

• Baked
• Soup or mixed
• Organic
• Seasoned

Dry Beans, Peas, Lentils

Allowed:

• Store brand
• 16 and 32 oz package
• Any variety of plain

Not Allowed:

• Organic
• Seasonings or flavors

Fruit

Allowed:

• Any brand and variety of whole or cut, fresh or frozen fruit
• Mixed fruits
• Fruit packed in juice or with added fruit juice concentrate, artificial sweeteners or water
• Organic

Not Allowed:

• Salad bar or deli servings
• Dried or canned fruit, or fruit roll ups
• Added sugars*, salt, caramel, chocolate or yogurt
• Fruit baskets or party trays
• Added ascorbic acid (in addition of a flavor solution) sold in the refrigerated case
• Nuts or fruit-nut mixtures
• Ornamental or decorative fruit
• Frozen smoothie mixes

*Added sugars include: corn syrup, dextrose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, maltose, maple syrup and sucrose.

Vegetables

Allowed:

• Any brand and variety of whole or cut, fresh or frozen vegetables
• Bagged lettuce, head lettuce and salad greens
• Fresh garlic and fresh ginger
• Frozen beans and peas
• Plain or steamable vegetables and mixed vegetables
• Regular or lower-in-sodium frozen vegetables
• Organic

Not Allowed:

• Dried or canned
• Salad bar or deli servings
• Herbs or spices other than fresh garlic and fresh ginger
• Vegetable baskets or party trays
• Added sugars*
• Added salad dressings, cheese or croutons
• Added breading, creams, marinades or sauces
• Added seasonings, fats or oils
• Added pasta, rice, fish, meat or poultry
• Ornamental or decorative vegetables (chili peppers or garlic on a string, gourds, Indian corn or carving pumpkins)
• Diced potatoes, french fries, hash brown patties, potato rounds, shredded hash browns or tator tots with added fats, oils, seasonings or sugars*

*Added sugars include: corn syrup, dextrose, high-fructose corn syrup, honey, maltose, maple syrup and sucrose.

Tip: Take fresh fruits and vegetables to the register to check if it is WIC-approved. WICShopper app does not capture all approved produce.

Not Allowed:

• Added DHA/ARA
• Added cinnamon, dried fruit, nuts, yogurt

Infant Fruit and Vegetables

Allowed:

• Any size including variety packs
• Any fruit or mixed fruit
• Any mixed fruit and vegetable
• Any vegetable or mixed vegetable
• Organic

Not Allowed:

• Added cereal, cinnamon, DHA and/or probiotics, flour, grains, pasta, rice, salt, seasonings or sugar
• Dinners or added meats
• Pouches

Fresh Fruit and Vegetables

• Fresh fruit and vegetables are allowed for infants if issued.

Infant Formula

• Quantity, brand, type and size as issued.

Fully Breastfeeding Infants

 

Infant Meats

Allowed:

• 2.5 oz container
• Variety and multiple packs (2.5 oz)
• Organic

Not Allowed:

• Added DHA/ARA
• Dinners
• Meat and fruit combination
• Meat and vegetable combination

Infant meats are an extra benefit for fully breastfed infants.

 Fully Breastfeeding Mothers

 

Light Tuna

Allowed:

• 5 oz can in single or multiple packs
• Any brand
• Water packed
• Regular or low sodium

Not Allowed:

• Added flavor, seasonings, sauce
• Foil pouches
• Individual serving containers
• White or albacore tuna

Salmon

Allowed:

• 5 or 6 oz can in single or multiple packs
• 14.75 or 15 oz can
• Any brand
• Water packed

Not Allowed:

• Added flavor, seasonings, sauce
• Foil pouches
• Individual serving containers
• Smoked

Sardines

Allowed:

• 3.75 oz can in single or multiple packs
• Any brand
• Tomato or mustard sauce
• Water packed

Not Allowed:

• Added flavors or seasonings, other than tomato or mustard sauce
• Fish steaks
• Foil pouches
• Individual serving containers
• Smoked