Vermont WIC Program

About the Vermont WIC Program

Vermont WIC is administered by the Vermont Department of Health and delivered through local district health offices serving every county in the state. The program provides free nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding and chestfeeding support, and referrals to healthcare and community services for pregnant Vermonters, parents and caregivers with children under 5. Vermont WIC uses inclusive language throughout — welcoming all family structures including fathers, grandparents, foster parents, and legal guardians. WIC does not ask about immigration or citizenship status and is not considered in public charge determinations.

Three Ways to Apply

Vermont WIC offers three ways to start your application. The Vermont Department of Health states: "Applying is easy and secure – you can even start your application online."

• Online: Start your application at healthvermont.gov/family/wic/apply-wic. After answering a few questions, local WIC staff will contact you to complete the process.
• Text: Text APPLY to 1-844-TEXT-WIC (1-844-839-8942) from your mobile phone.
• Local office: Reach out directly to your local district health office, or call the Vermont WIC Program at 800-464-4343.

Appointments by Phone, Video, or In-Person

Vermont WIC offers flexible appointment formats. Local offices offer phone and video appointments in addition to in-person visits. Interpretation services are available for all appointment formats at no cost.

Farm to Family Program — Seasonal Produce Coupons

Vermont WIC participants are eligible for the Farm to Family Program, which provides $30 in paper coupons (or $48 for participants age 60 and over) each season to purchase fresh, locally grown vegetables, fruits, and herbs at participating Vermont farmers' markets and farm stands. Coupons expire on October 31 each year. Farm to Family is administered by the Vermont Department for Children and Families. The distribution schedule is published in WIC's June newsletter — contact your local health office for details.

Vermont's Unique Program Names — 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, and Dr. Dynasaur

Vermont uses distinctive names for its state assistance programs. 3SquaresVT is Vermont's name for SNAP (food stamps). Reach Up is Vermont's TANF cash assistance program, which also provides case management and post-secondary education support for parents. Dr. Dynasaur is Vermont's children's Medicaid/CHIP program, covering children and pregnant women. Families enrolled in any of these programs are automatically income-eligible for WIC.

Community Referrals

Vermont WIC connects families with a range of community resources. In addition to the WIC food benefit and nutrition education, Vermont WIC offices provide referrals to healthcare (Medicaid and Dr. Dynasaur), food assistance (3SquaresVT, Hunger Free Vermont, Vermont Food Bank), parenting support (Help Me Grow), Children's Integrated Services, and Vermont 211 for additional social service navigation. Ask your WIC counselor about other resources available in your area.

Frequently Asked Questions — Vermont WIC

Vermont WIC Income Limits 2026

Vermont WIC uses federal income guidelines to determine eligibility. Households at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level may qualify. Pregnant women count as two people when calculating household size — this can make a significant difference in eligibility.

Vermont follows the federal WIC income table shown above. Use your household's gross monthly income before deductions when comparing to the limits.

Automatic Income Eligibility — Vermont Program Names

If your household is currently enrolled in any of the following programs, you automatically meet WIC income requirements and do not need to provide separate proof of income. Bring documentation of your enrollment to your WIC appointment.

• Vermont Medicaid (including VHAP and other Medicaid coverage categories)
• Dr. Dynasaur — Vermont's Medicaid/CHIP program for children and pregnant women
• 3SquaresVT — Vermont's name for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)
• Reach Up — Vermont's TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash assistance program

Other Automatically Eligible Participants

Foster children and children receiving adoption assistance are automatically income-eligible for WIC regardless of the foster family's income. Pregnant and postpartum teenagers may also qualify — WIC staff can explain the specific eligibility rules that apply.

Immigration and Citizenship

Vermont WIC does not ask about immigration or citizenship status. WIC is open to all eligible residents of Vermont. Receiving WIC is not considered in public charge immigration determinations under current federal guidance.

What to Bring if You Are Not Automatically Eligible

If you are not enrolled in a qualifying program, bring proof of income for the last 30 days — such as recent pay stubs or an employer letter. WIC staff will verify your household's income at your appointment and determine your eligibility. Final eligibility is determined by the Vermont Department of Health.

Vermont WIC Approved Foods

Vermont WIC food benefits are loaded monthly onto an eWIC card, redeemable at WIC-authorized grocery stores statewide. Your Family Food Benefits list from your appointment shows exactly which items, amounts, and sizes you can buy each month. The guide below — sourced from the Vermont WIC Foods and Shopping Guide, Effective October 2025 – September 2027 (Vermont Department of Health) — explains approved brands, sizes, and restrictions for each food category.

Using Your eWIC Card and the WICShopper App

The WICShopper app lets you scan product barcodes to confirm WIC approval, view your remaining benefits, track expiration dates, and find WIC-authorized stores near you. To get started: download the app from the App Store or Google Play, open it and select Vermont, then register your WIC card using the 16-digit number on the front. You can also check your balance at the store PIN pad at the customer service desk, on your last store receipt (printed automatically at the bottom), or through the ebtEDGE Cardholder Portal online or in the app. Benefits expire at the end of each month and do not carry over. There is a limit of 50 WIC items per transaction — if your order exceeds that, split it into multiple transactions. For help, contact your local WIC office or visit HealthVermont.gov/WIC.

Cheese

Cheese is approved in 8 ounce and 16 ounce packages in block and shredded forms, and as American slices in the same sizes. Both regular and low-fat varieties are approved. Approved varieties include Cheddar, Colby, Colby Jack, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, and Muenster (blocks), and Yellow American and White American (slices).

Approved brands: Best Yet, Cabot, Cappiello, Cracker Barrel, Crystal Farms, Dragone, Galbani, Food Club, Great Value, Hannaford, Heluva Good!, IGA, Kraft, Land O Lakes, Lucerne, Maggio, Pics by Price Chopper, Polly-O, Sargento, and Sorrento.

Do not buy: imported or deli cheese, individually wrapped slices, organic cheese, flavored cheese, string cheese, or specialty and special reserve varieties.

Eggs

Any brand and any shell color are approved. You must buy a whole dozen. All standard carton sizes are approved: medium, large, extra large, and jumbo. Cage-free, organic, vegetarian-fed, and enhanced specialty eggs (including Omega-3) are all WIC-approved.

Shopping tip: your Peanut Butter/Beans/Peas benefit can substitute for eggs. One dozen eggs can be swapped for one 16–18 ounce jar of peanut butter, four 15–16 ounce cans of beans, or one 16 ounce package of dry beans, lentils, or peas. Contact your local WIC office to make the change.

Tofu

Tofu is approved in 8 ounce, 14 ounce, and 16 ounce packages. Organic tofu is allowed. Combine packages to add up to the total pounds on your Family Food Benefits list (for example, two 8 ounce packages equal one pound; four 16 ounce packages equal four pounds). You can also request more tofu in place of milk — call your local WIC office to learn more.

Approved brands and available textures:

• Azumaya — Firm, Extra Firm
• Franklin Farms Tofu — Soft, Medium Firm, Firm, Extra Firm
• Heiwa Tofu
• House Foods — Medium Firm, Firm, Extra Firm, Cubed Super Firm
• Nasoya — Firm, Extra Firm, Super Firm
• Nature's Promise — Firm, Extra Firm
• O Organics — Firm, Extra Firm, Cubed Extra Firm, Sprouted Super Firm
• Vermont Soy — Firm
• Wildwood Organic — Firm, Extra Firm, Super Firm
• Woodstock Organic — Firm

Milk

Milk benefits are assigned by age:

• Children 12 to 24 months: whole milk
• Women and children 2 to 5 years: low-fat (1%) or nonfat (skim) milk

Cow's milk is approved as fluid in gallon, half-gallon, and quart sizes; shelf-stable in quart; and nonfat dry milk powder in 25.6 ounce packages (makes 2 gallons). Lactose-free milk is approved. Organic cow's milk is approved in these brands: Full Circle, Horizon, Nature's Promise, O Organics, Organic Valley, and Stonyfield Organics. Do not buy: 2% (reduced-fat) milk, flavored milk, glass bottles, or enhanced or specialty varieties.

Goat's milk is approved in Meyenberg brand only: whole fluid in half-gallon and quart (for children 12 to 24 months); low-fat (1%) fluid in quart (for women and children 2 to 5 years); and powdered in 12 ounce packages (makes 3 quarts) in whole or nonfat.

Plant-Based Milks

Vermont WIC approves plant-based milks as a standard food benefit — no special documentation is required. Both refrigerated and shelf-stable options are available. Do not buy pouches or plant-based milks with artificial sweeteners. Approved options:

• Silk soymilk, Refrigerated — Original: 32 ounce (1 quart) and 64 ounce (half-gallon)
• Silk soymilk, Shelf-Stable — Original: 32 ounce (1 quart)
• Pacific, Shelf-Stable — Ultra Soy Original: 32 ounce (1 quart)
• Ripple pea milk, Shelf-Stable — Unsweetened Original, Original, Kids Original, Kids Unsweetened Original: 32 ounce (1 quart)
• Ripple pea milk, Refrigerated — Kids Original and Kids Unsweetened Original: 48 ounce
• Silk Kids Original Oatmilk Blend — 59 ounce

Yogurt

Yogurt benefits are assigned by age:

• Children 12 to 24 months: whole milk or low-fat yogurt
• Women and children 2 to 5 years: nonfat or low-fat yogurt

Approved formats: 32 ounce tubs and 8-packs or 16-packs of 2 ounce tubes. Organic yogurt is allowed. Natural and plant-based sweeteners are allowed. Do not buy yogurt in pouches or with artificial sweeteners. You can trade milk for more yogurt — call your local WIC office to find out more.

Approved brands (32 ounce tubs): Best Yet (any flavor); Brown Cow (any flavor); Butterworks Farm — do not buy Nonfat Vanilla or Whole Maple; Cabot — do not buy Lowfat Vanilla Bean, Greek Style Triple Cream Vanilla, Lowfat Vanilla, Lowfat Peach, Lowfat Raspberry, Lowfat Strawberry; Chobani — do not buy Lowfat Greek Honey Vanilla; Dannon (any flavor), Oikos Greek (any flavor), Light & Fit Greek (plain only); Food Club — do not buy Lowfat Vanilla, Lowfat Peach, Lowfat, Raspberry, Lowfat Strawberry; Full Circle Greek Non-fat Plain and Vanilla; Great Value — do not buy Whole Greek Vanilla, Lowfat Strawberry Banana, Lowfat Peach, Lowfat Strawberry Blended, Lowfat Vanilla Blended; Green Mountain Creamery (any flavor); Hannaford (any flavor); Lucerne — do not buy Greek Nonfat Strawberry, Lowfat Strawberry, Lowfat Vanilla, Whole Vanilla; Nature's Promise — do not buy Organic Lowfat Vanilla; Pics by Price Chopper (any flavor); Stonyfield Organic Smooth & Creamy (any flavor) and Stonyfield Organic Greek (0% Fat only); Two Good (any flavor); Yoplait Original (any flavor).

Approved brands (2 ounce tubes, 8-packs and 16-packs): Stonyfield Organic (any flavor); Yoplait Go-Gurt Simply yogurt tubes.

Plant-based yogurt: Silk Dairy-Free Smooth & Creamy Plain or Vanilla in 24 ounce tubs.

Breakfast Cereal

Hot cereal is approved in various sizes. Approved brands include Best Yet Original Flavor Oatmeal (11.8 oz); Cream of Rice Gluten Free (12 oz, 14 oz); Cream of Wheat 1 Minute (28 oz) and 2½ Minute (12 oz, 28 oz); Food Club Original Instant Oatmeal (11.8 oz), Instant Original (12 oz), and Whole Grain (12 oz, 18 oz); Great Value Original Instant Oatmeal (11.8 oz); Hannaford Regular Instant Oatmeal (11.8 oz); IGA Original Instant Oatmeal (11.8 oz); Maypo Maple Oatmeal (14 oz) and Vermont Style Oatmeal (19 oz); Quaker Original Instant Oatmeal (11.8 oz, 23.7 oz); and Signature Select Instant Oatmeal (11.8 oz). You can combine packages to reach the total ounce amount on your benefit.

Cold cereal is approved in packages from 8.9 to 36 ounces. Approved brands include:

• General Mills: Bluey, Cheerios (Original, Multi-Grain, Veggie Blends Apple Strawberry, Veggie Blends Blueberry Banana, Hearty Nut Medley), Chex (Blueberry, Cinnamon, Corn — gluten-free), Fiber One Honey Clusters, Kix, Total Original, Wheaties (Original, Protein Maple Almond, Protein Honey Pecan)
• Grain Berry: Multi-Bran Flakes
• Kashi: Honey Toasted, Blueberry Clusters, Cocoa Clusters
• Kellogg's: Complete Bran Wheat Flakes, Corn Flakes Original, Crispix Original, Frosted Mini Wheats (Original, Blueberry Muffin, Pumpkin Spice, Little Bites, Bite Size Strawberry, Cocoa), Raisin Bran Original, Rice Krispies Original, Special K (Original, Cinnamon and Pecan, Protein Touch of Cinnamon)
• Malt O Meal: Frosted Mini Spooners
• Post: Bran Flakes, Grape Nuts (Original, Flakes), Great Grains (Banana Nut Crunch, Cranberry Almond Crunch, Crunchy Pecan, Raisin Date Pecan, Red Berry Almond Crunch), Honey Bunches of Oats (With Almonds, Honey Roasted, Vanilla Bunches, Cinnamon Bunches), Oatmeal Squares (Hint of Brown Sugar, Honey Nut), Raisin Bran Original
• Quaker: Life (Original, Mighty Mixed Berry, Mighty Very Vanilla)
• Store brands (8.9–36 oz): Best Yet (Bran Flakes, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Toasted Oats), Food Club (Bran Flakes, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Oatmeal Squares, Toasted Oats), Great Value (Bran Flakes, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Toasted O's), Hannaford (Bran Flakes, Bite Sized Frosted Shredded Wheat, Bite Sized Strawberry Shredded Wheat, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Tasteeos, Wheat Flakes), Pics by Price Chopper (Bran Flakes, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Toasted Oats), Signature Select (Bran Flakes, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Toasted Oats)

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is approved in 16 to 18 ounce jars (smooth/creamy or chunky/crunchy, plastic or glass). Do not buy: reduced fat, low sodium, organic, specialty peanut butters, peanut butter spreads, or flavored/mix-in varieties. Brand-specific exclusions: Simply Jif, Natural Jif, and Reduced Fat Jif; Natural Peter Pan and Reduced Fat Peter Pan; Skippy Natural and Reduced Fat Skippy. Any store brand is approved.

Shopping tip: one Peanut Butter/Beans/Peas benefit equals one 16–18 ounce jar of peanut butter OR four 15–16 ounce cans of beans OR one 16 ounce package of dry beans, lentils, or peas.

Nut and Seed Butters

Nut and seed butters are available as an alternative if you or anyone in your immediate household has a nut allergy — contact your local WIC office to make a food package change. Approved in 16 to 18 ounce jars, smooth or chunky, in sunflower, cashew, and almond varieties. Approved brands: Barney Butter, Crazy Richard's, Justin's, Natural MaraNatha, Octonuts, Once Again, SunButter, and Woodstock. Do not buy organic varieties; do not buy Open Nature Creamy cashew; do not buy flavored or mix-in varieties.

Beans and Legumes

Canned beans: 15 to 16 ounce cans, any brand, any type of beans, lentils, or peas; regular or low-sodium; organic allowed. Do not buy: added sugars, fats, or oils; added vegetables, fruits, or meats; added flavors, herbs, or spices; refried beans.

Dried beans, lentils, and peas: 16 ounce packages, any brand, any type; organic allowed. Do not buy: added sugars, fats, or oils; added flavors, herbs, or spices; soup mixes.

Canned Fish

Canned fish is approved for all WIC participants. Approved species: Chunk Light Tuna (any brand), Salmon (any brand), and Sardines (any brand). Can sizes range from 2.5 to 20 ounces; cans and pouches are both approved; packed in water or oil. Sardines may include bones and skin. Do not buy albacore tuna or chunk white tuna.

Whole Grains

The whole grain benefit is flexible — you can mix and match bread, pasta, tortillas, brown rice, wild rice, oatmeal (non-packet), quinoa, and cornmeal to add up to the total ounces on your benefit.

Bread (8–32 oz loaves, rolls, buns, pita, bagels, and English muffins; whole wheat and whole grain): Arnold (Stone Ground Wheat 16 oz, Whole Wheat Bread Small Slice 18 oz, 100% Whole Wheat Bread 24 oz), Baker's Choice 100% Whole Wheat 16 oz, Dave's Killer Bread (21 Whole Grains and Seeds 27 oz, 100% Whole Wheat 25 oz, Good Seed 27 oz, Powerseed 25 oz, White Bread Done Right 24 oz, Sprouted Whole Grains 20.5 oz, and several Thin Sliced and Breakfast varieties), Freihofer's Country Premium 100% Whole Wheat Bread 24 oz, Great Value 100% Whole Wheat Round Top Bread 20 oz, Hannaford 100% Whole Wheat (16 oz and 24 oz), La Panciata Whole Wheat Honey & Oats 16 oz, Nature's Own (100% Whole Wheat Sugar-Free 16 oz, 100% Whole Wheat 20 oz, 100% Whole Wheat with Honey 16 oz, 100% Whole Grain Bread 20 oz), Open Nature (100% Whole Wheat Bread 24 oz, Grains and Seeds Bread 24 oz), Pepperidge Farm (multiple whole wheat varieties in 14–24 oz), Sara Lee Classic 100% Whole Wheat 16 oz and 100% Whole Wheat 20 oz, Signature Select (100% Whole Wheat 16 oz, 24 oz, No Salt 16 oz), The Bread Shed Whole Wheat & Flax 16 oz, and Wonder 100% Whole Wheat 16 oz. Bagels: Dave's Killer Bread (Plain Awesome, EPIC Everything, Cinnamon Raisin Remix, Boomin' Berry — all 16.75 oz) and Thomas 100% Whole Wheat Bagels 20 oz. English muffins: Dave's Killer Bread Rockin' Grains and Killer Classic (both 13.2 oz), Signature Select 100% Whole Wheat 12 oz, Thomas 100% Whole Wheat 12 oz. Rolls and thins: several Arnold, Dave's Killer Bread, Nature's Own, and Signature Select options. Pita: Joseph's Whole Wheat Pita 11 oz.

Whole wheat pasta (16 oz / 1 lb, any shape, 100% whole wheat or whole grain): Barilla, Bella Terra, Bionaturae, Delallo, Field Day, Full Circle, Food Club, Great Value, Hannaford, Luigi Vitelli, Mantova, Nature's Promise, O Organics, Racconto, Ronzoni, San Remo, and Signature Select.

Tortillas (8–24 oz, 100% whole wheat or corn): Cedars Whole Wheat Wraps, Chi-Chi's (White Corn Taco Style, Whole Wheat Fajita Style), Food Club (Corn Taco Style, Whole Wheat Fajita Style), Great Value Whole Wheat, Hannaford (Whole Wheat, White Corn, Yellow Corn), IGA (White Corn, Whole Wheat Taco Style), La Banderita (White Corn, Yellow Corn, Whole Wheat Fajita, Whole Wheat Soft Taco, Street Taco Corn), Mayan Farm Whole Wheat Tortillas, Mission (Whole Wheat Soft Taco, Whole Wheat Fajita, Extra Thin Yellow Corn, Street Tacos Yellow Corn, Yellow Corn Tortillas Super Size, Carb Balance Whole Wheat), Ortega Whole Wheat, Pic's Brand (Corn Taco Style, Whole Wheat Taco Style), and Signature Select (Whole Wheat, White Corn Street Taco).

Brown rice (8–32 oz, any brand): regular, instant-cooking, quick-cooking, and boil-in-bag all approved; choose bags, boxes, or plastic jars.

Oatmeal as a whole grain (8–32 oz, bags/boxes/tubs, any brand): instant, quick, rolled, steel-cut, and old-fashioned oats. Do not buy individual single-serving packets (those use the cereal benefit) or bulk oats. Wild rice, quinoa (Classic or Tri-Color), and cornmeal are also approved in 8–32 ounce packages, organic allowed. Do not buy items with added sugars, fats, oils, salt, or flavorings.

Juice

Vermont WIC approves juice in three formats:

Shelf-stable 100% juice, 64 ounce bottles — both fruit juice and vegetable or tomato juice are approved. Approved brands include Apple & Eve (any flavor, no organic), Best Yet (Apple, Grape, Grapefruit, Orange, Orange Mango, Orange Pineapple, Pineapple, Tomato, Vegetable, White Grape), Campbell's (Tomato, Tomato Low Sodium), Food Club (Apple, Cranberry, Grape, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, Vegetable, Tomato, White Grape), Great Value (Apple, Cranberry Blend, Cranberry Grape, Cranberry Pomegranate, Grape, Mango, Orange Blend, Pear, Pineapple, Tomato, Vegetable, White Grape, White Grape Peach), Hannaford (any flavor), IGA (Apple, Grape, Tomato, White Grape), Juicy Juice (any flavor), Langers (Apple, Apple Berry Cherry, Apple Kiwi Strawberry, Apple Orange Pineapple, Apple Peach Mango, Berry Blend, Concord Grape, Cranberry Plus, Cranberry Raspberry Plus, Pineapple), Mott's (Apple, Apple Cherry, Apple Mango, Apple White Grape, Sensibles Apple, Fruit Punch), Northland (any flavor), O Organics (Cranberry Mango, Grape), Ocean Spray (any flavor), Old Orchard (Apple, Apple Cranberry, Berry Blend, Cranberry Pomegranate, Grape, Orange, Peach Mango, White Grape), Pics by Price Chopper (Apple, Berry, Grape, Grapefruit, Pineapple, Tomato, Vegetable, Vegetable Low Sodium, White Grape), Ruby Kist (Apple, Grape, Orange, Orange blend, White grape), Signature Select (Apple, Cranberry Blend, Cranberry Grape, Cranberry Raspberry, Grape, Grapefruit, Orange, Pineapple, Tomato, Vegetable, Vegetable Low Sodium, White Grapefruit, White Grape), That's Smart (Grape), V8 Vegetable (Original Vegetable, Spicy Hot Vegetable, Low Sodium), and Welch's (100% White Grape, 100% Red Grape, Apple, Grape, Grape calcium, Orange, Pineapple, Tropical Trio, White Grape Peach, White Grape Cherry). Organic juice is allowed only in the O Organics brand.

Frozen orange juice concentrate, 16 ounce cans — store brands only: Best Yet, Food Club, Hannaford, Pics by Price Chopper, and Signature Select.

Refrigerated orange juice, 46 to 64 ounce bottles — pulp or no pulp; fortified with calcium and/or vitamin D. Approved brands: Florida's Natural, Food Club, O Organics, Simply Orange, and Tropicana; store brands: Best Yet, Food Club, Great Value, Hannaford, IGA, Pics by Price Chopper, and Signature Select. Do not buy juice blends or Light varieties in the refrigerated OJ category.

Fruits and Vegetables

All participants receive a monthly Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruits and vegetables. Check your Family Food Benefits list or WIC balance for the amount available to your household. Fresh-cut herbs are approved under this benefit.

Fresh: any size, any variety — whole, cut, bagged, or packaged; organic allowed; fresh-cut herbs allowed. Do not buy: items with added sugars, fats, or oils; dried fruits or vegetables; edible blossoms; fruit baskets; salad bar items; or salad kits/party trays with added items such as dip, dressing, or nuts.

Frozen: any size, any package type (bag, box, etc.), organic allowed. Do not buy: items with added sugars, fats, or oils; non-fruit or non-vegetable ingredients (pasta, rice, cheese, etc.); or vegetables with sauce.

Canned: any size, any container type (can, cup, jar, or pouch), organic allowed; any plain fruit or fruit mixture packed in water or juice; any plain vegetable or vegetable mixture. Do not buy: items with added sugars, fats, or oils; creamed vegetables; fruit cocktails in syrup; guacamole; pickled vegetables; salsa; pizza, spaghetti, or tomato sauce; stewed tomatoes; or tomato paste.

Infant Foods

Infant fruits and vegetables (for infants 6 months and older): any variety fruit or vegetable, any variety mixed fruits and vegetables, organic allowed. Approved in single 4 ounce jars, 2 ounce 2-packs, and 4 ounce 2-packs depending on brand. Approved brands: Beech-Nut (Stage 1 and 2), Beech-Nut Naturals (Stage 1 and 2, variety packs), Beech-Nut Organic (Stage 1 and 2), Earth's Best Organic (Stage 2 only, single 4 oz), Gerber (Stage 1 and 2, 2 oz and 4 oz 2-packs, variety packs), Gerber Organic (Stage 1 and 2), Happy Baby (Stage 1 and 2), Nature's Heart Organic (Stage 1; Stage 2 fruits only), Nature's Promise (Stage 2, single 4 oz), O Organics (single 4 oz), Parent's Choice (Stage 1 and 2, single 4 oz and 2-packs), and Tippy Toes (Stage 2, 4 oz 2-pack and single 4 oz). Do not buy: items with added sugars, salt, starches, or rice; dinners; pouches; or desserts. There is a limit of 50 WIC items per transaction. Families with infants over 6 months may be able to trade jarred baby food for fresh, frozen, or canned produce — contact your local WIC office for details.

Infant meats (for fully breastfeeding infants only): 2.5 ounce jars, Stage 1 or 2, any variety; no added sugar or salt; no dinners. Approved brands: Beech-Nut, Earth's Best Organics, and Gerber. Available as single jars and 30 ounce variety packs (12 jars).

Infant cereal: 8 ounce and 16 ounce packages; single grain and multigrain; organic allowed. Approved brands: Earth's Best Organic (Whole Grain Multigrain, Whole Grain Oatmeal) and Gerber (Multigrain, Oatmeal, Organic Oatmeal, Organic Oatmeal Millet Quinoa, Organic Rice, Rice, Whole Wheat). Do not buy: items with added fruit, formula, or vegetables.

Infant formula: you must buy the exact brand, type, and container size listed on your Family Food Benefits list. If your baby needs a different formula, contact your local WIC office. WIC provides enough formula to meet most babies' needs, though you may need to purchase additional formula as your baby gets older.