WIC Approved Food List: What You Need to Know

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program has recently made updates to its approved food list in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, the availability of infant formula at participating stores may be limited. To check if your local store has infant formula available, please contact customer service.

Changes to WIC Food Packages

The proposed rule changes aim to provide under-consumed nutrients and improve the nutrition and health of WIC participants while appealing to personal and cultural food preferences. The updates align with the latest nutrition science and increase variety and flexibility in the WIC food packages. Additionally, the changes support individual breastfeeding goals of participants.

How You Can Get Involved

The public, including WIC staff and participants, can help shape these suggestions by commenting on the proposed rule. Comments can be submitted online through the 'comment' button on the top left corner of the WIC Food Package Proposed Rule webpage or via mail to the address listed below:

WIC Administration

Benefits, and Certification Branch

Policy Division

Food and Nutrition Service

1320 Braddock Place, 3rd Floor

Alexandria, VA 22314

View the Proposed Changes

For a summary of the proposed changes, you can visit the links below. The WIC food packages are getting a makeover, with updates designed to provide under-consumed nutrients and improve nutrition and health.

In conclusion, the updated WIC approved food list aims to promote better nutrition and health outcomes for program participants while also considering personal and cultural preferences. By commenting on the proposed rule, you can help shape these changes and make your voice heard.

Wic approved food list