WIC Approved Bread & Whole Grains
What Is Covered
WIC covers whole grain bread and grain products including 100% whole wheat bread, whole wheat tortillas (soft corn or whole wheat), brown rice, and other whole grain items meeting USDA requirements. Items must list a whole grain as the first ingredient and meet the required whole grain content per serving.
Typical Quantities
Whole grain amounts are listed in your monthly food benefit. Common package sizes are one or two loaves of bread or equivalent whole grain products. Check your WIC benefit for your specific allotment.
Shopping Tips
Read the label carefully â "wheat bread" is not the same as "100% whole wheat bread." Look for products where "whole wheat" or "whole grain" is the first ingredient. Check your state's approved foods list for specific UPCs.
Approved brands vary by state.
Select your state to view the specific approved list for this category in your area.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. WIC covers whole grain breads where whole wheat or another whole grain is the first ingredient. White bread, enriched bread, and "wheat" bread that is not 100% whole wheat are not WIC-approved.
Yes. Brown rice is typically included on WIC approved grain lists. The package size must match the approved list for your state.
