WIC Benefits: What You Actually Get (Full 2026 Food Package)
WIC covers pregnant/postpartum moms, infants, and kids under 5. Exactly what's in the free monthly food package, required documents, and how to sign up.
WIC serves 6 million pregnant women, new moms, infants, and kids under 5. Monthly benefit value: $60–75 in food + free nutrition counseling + health referrals.
What you get in the monthly food package
For pregnant women:
Milk (16 quarts)
Cereal (36 oz)
Juice (144 oz)
Cheese (1 lb)
Eggs (2 dozen)
Whole grains (1 lb)
Fruits & veggies ($11 cash voucher)
Peanut butter OR dried beans
For infants (0–11 months):
Iron-fortified formula (full supply if not breastfeeding)
Infant cereal
Baby food (fruits, veggies, meats) starting at 6 months
For kids (1–4 years):
Milk (16 quarts)
Cheese, yogurt
Cereal, whole grains
Juice, eggs, peanut butter
Fruits & veggies ($11 cash voucher)
Income limit: 185% FPL
For a family of 3 that's ~$47,770/yr. Higher than SNAP! WIC reaches more families.
Auto-qualify if you're on SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF.
Required documents
Photo ID
Proof of income
Proof of residency
Immunization records for kids
Pregnancy verification (if applicable)
Where to apply
WIC operates out of county health clinics and some hospitals. Appointments usually required. Find your clinic at fns.usda.gov/wic/how-to-apply.
What WIC doesn't cover
Diapers (not covered, but some states have diaper banks)
Restaurant meals
Vitamins (except prenatal for moms)
Organic food (most states)
You might also qualify for
Every WIC family likely also qualifies for SNAP, Medicaid, school meals (if older kids), and CHIP. Check all at once.
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