The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) food packages provide supplemental foods designed to meet the special nutritional needs of pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum people as well as infants and children up to five years old.
Food Package Benefits
The WIC foods:
- Encourage more whole grains and fiber
- Increase fruit and vegetable intake
- Provide nutrients during pregnancy, infancy, and early childhood
- Support cultural food preferences
Possible Included Items
The WIC food package may include:
- Brown rice
- Canned / dried beans
- Fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables
- Whole grain cereals and breads
- Whole wheat and soft corn tortillas
- Yogurt
- Tofu
- Soy milk
- Cultured buttermilk
- Canned fish
- Milk
- Eggs
- Cheese