Get to know your WIC foods

 

The information below is from the "Your WIC Foods" pamphlet. Using a screen reader? Read extended text description for a text-only version of this page.


Below are examples of foods your family can get with WIC.

Different WIC food packages are available based on:

  • a child's age
  • whether a woman is pregnant
  • whether a woman chooses to breastfeed

Food benefit examples for pregnant women and children



Food benefit examples during a baby's first year 


If you are fully or mostly breastfeeding, you may be able to get a larger WIC food package during your baby's first year. Scroll down to discover the differences in food packages for:

  • Fully breastfeeding. This means only breastfeeding, with no formula.
  • Mostly breastfeeding. This means mostly breastfeeding, with some formula.
  • Some breastfeeding. This means mostly formula, with some breastfeeding.
  • Not breastfeeding. 

Fully breastfeeding


*When your baby is 9 months, you can choose a food package with some fresh fruits and vegetables.


Mostly breastfeeding


*When your baby is 9 months, you can choose a food package with some fresh fruits and vegetables.


Some breastfeeding 


*When your baby is 9 months, you can choose a food package with some fresh fruits and vegetables.


No breastfeeding


*When your baby is 9 months, you can choose a food package with some fresh fruits and vegetables.


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