Food Packages

WIC gives you a monthly food package to buy foods that help you get the nutrients you and your kids need.

Food Packages

 

WIC Foods — Smart choices for healthy meals

 

WIC gives you a monthly food package to buy foods that help you get the nutrients you and your kids need. The foods in your package will change as your needs change and your child grows. Your food package includes foods from this list.

Get Variety with Your WIC Foods

Cereal

  • Iron-fortified and low in sugar
  • Many are whole grain and high in fiber
  • Gluten-free choices

Whole Grain Choices

  • Bread (whole-wheat)
  • Tortillas (corn or whole-wheat)
  • Brown rice
  • Oatmeal
  • Whole-wheat pasta

Fruits and Vegetables

  • Fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables
  • Vitamin C-rich 100% juice

Dairy/Soy Choices

  • Fat-free and low-fat (1%) milk for women and children 2 to 5 years
  • Whole milk for children 12 to 24 months
  • Cheese
  • Kosher milk and cheese
  • Soy milk and tofu
  • Yogurt

Protein Foods

  • Eggs
  • Dry beans, split peas or lentils
  • Canned beans
  • Peanut butter
  • Canned fish for fully breastfeeding mothers

Baby Foods

  • Baby cereal
  • Baby food fruits and vegetables
  • Baby food meats for fully breastfeeding babies
  • Formula*

*WIC is committed to helping mothers reach their breastfeeding goals. Starting or increasing formula can decrease your breastmilk supply. If you need help to maintain your supply, please talk to someone from your local WIC office or call the free 24/7 Texas Lactation Support Hotline at 855-550-6667.

  • plus sign minus sign Pregnant Women

    Your WIC foods:

    • Are low in fat and high in fiber.
    • Provide nutritional variety.
    • Help promote a healthy weight gain and a healthy baby.

    Food Package

    • Cereal: 36 ounces
    • Whole grains: 1 pound
    • Fruits and vegetables: $11.00
    • Juice: 144 ounces (3 - 12 ounce frozen or 48 fluid ounces)
    • Low-fat or fat-free milk: 4.5 gallons
    • Yogurt or low-fat or fat-free milk: 1 quart
    • Cheese: 1 pound
    • Eggs: 1 dozen
    • Beans and peanut butter: 1 pound dry or 4 cans and peanut butter 16 to 18 ounce jar

    Before your baby is born, speak to a WIC counselor about choosing one of the three food packages for you and your baby.

  • plus sign minus sign Moms and Fully Breastfeeding Babies

    This food package is the largest and does not contain any formula. Moms and babies can get this food package until baby’s first birthday.

    You will receive breastfeeding support throughout your baby’s first year. WIC and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend you feed your baby only breastmilk for the first 6 months of life. When your baby is around 6 months old, introduce solid foods and continue to breastfeed for 2 years or longer, as desired.  

    Mom’s Food Package

    • Cereal: 36 ounces
    • Whole grains: 1 pound
    • Fruits and vegetables: $11.00
    • Juice: 144 ounces (3 - 12-ounce frozen or 48 fluid ounces)
    • Low-fat or fat-free milk: 5 gallons
    • Yogurt or low-fat or fat-free milk: 1 quart
    • Cheese: 2 pounds
    • Eggs: 2 dozen
    • Beans and peanut butter: 1 pound dry or 4 cans and 16 to 18 ounce jar of peanut butter
    • Canned tuna, salmon, sardines and mackerel: 30 ounces

    Mothers who are fully breastfeeding multiples (twins, triplets, etc.) will receive additional amounts of foods.

    Baby’s Food Package

    When your baby is age 0-5 months:

    • The best and only food source your baby needs during this time is your breastmilk.

    When your baby is age 6-11 months:

    • Infant cereal: 24 ounces (8 ounce or 16 ounce containers)
    • Baby food fruits and vegetables: 64 containers, 4 ounces each
    • Baby food meats: 31 containers, 2.5 ounces each
  • plus sign minus sign Moms and Partially Breastfeeding Babies

    This package is for families who are feeding both breastmilk and formula. It contains less food than the fully breastfeeding food package but more than the formula feeding package, and it includes some formula. The amount of formula will vary depending on how much your baby needs and her age. Moms and babies can get this package until baby’s first birthday.
     
    As a WIC mom, you will receive breastfeeding support throughout your baby’s first year.

    Mom’s Food Package

    • Cereal: 36 ounces
    • Whole grains: 1 pound
    • Fruits and vegetables: $11.00
    • Juice: 144 ounces (3 - 12-ounce frozen or 48 fluid ounces)
    • Low-fat or fat-free milk: 4.5 gallons
    • Yogurt or low-fat or fat-free milk: 1 quart
    • Cheese: 1 pound
    • Eggs: 1 dozen
    • Beans and peanut butter: 1 pound dry or 4 cans and 16 to 18 ounce jar of peanut butter

    Baby’s Food Package

    Breastfeed when you and your baby are together.

    In your baby’s birth month

    • Formula: You may be able to get 1 can of 12.4 ounce powder formula. Ask the staff at your local WIC office.

    When your baby is age 1-3 months

    • Formula: up to 4 cans of 12.4 ounce powder*  

    When your baby is age 4-5 months

    • Formula: up to 5 cans of 12.4 ounce powder*  

    When your baby is age 6-11 months

    • Formula: up to 4 cans of 12.4 ounce powder*
    • Infant cereal: 24 ounces (8 ounce or 16 ounce containers)
    • Baby food fruits and vegetables: 32 containers - 4 ounces each

    *All formula amounts are approximate

  • plus sign minus sign Moms and Formula Feeding Babies (also includes some breastfeeding)

    This package is for families who are feeding mostly formula with some breastfeeding or only formula. It includes more formula than the partially breastfeeding package, but not all the formula your baby may need. Moms who choose this package will receive foods for the first 6 months after baby is born. 

    If you choose this package, your baby will receive the following foods throughout her first year. You will receive foods for yourself only during the first 6 months.

    As a WIC mom, you will receive breastfeeding support throughout your baby’s first year.

    Mom’s Food Package

    • Cereal: 36 ounces
    • Fruits and vegetables: $11.00
    • Juice: 96 ounces (2 - 12-ounce frozen or 48 fluid ounces)
    • Low-fat or fat-free milk: 3 gallons
    • Yogurt or low-fat or fat-free milk: 1 quart
    • Cheese: 1 pound
    • Eggs: 1 dozen
    • Beans or peanut butter: 1 pound dry or 4 cans or peanut butter 16 to 18 ounce jar

    The Formula Feeding food package provides these foods for six months after your baby is born. Moms who choose the Fully or Partially Breastfeeding food packages will receive more food for one full year.

    Baby’s Food Package

    Breastfeed when you and your baby are together.

    When your baby is age 0-3 months

    • Formula: up to but no more than 9 cans of 12.4 ounce powder*

    When your baby is age 4-5 months

    • Formula: up to but no more than 10 cans of 12.4 ounce powder*

    When your baby is age 6-11 months

    • Formula: up to but no more than 7 cans - 12.4 ounce powder*
    • Infant cereal: 24 ounces (8-ounce or 16-ounce containers)
    • Baby food fruits and vegetables: 32 containers - 4 ounces each

    *All formula amounts are approximate

  • plus sign minus sign Children 1 to 2 Years

    Your child’s WIC foods:

    • Are low in fat and high in fiber.
    • Provide nutritional variety.
    • Help promote a healthy weight.

    Food Package

    • Cereal: 36 ounces
    • Whole grains: 2 pounds
    • Fruits and vegetables: $9.00
    • Juice: 128 ounces (2 - 16 ounce frozen or 64 fluid ounces)
    • Whole milk: 3 gallons
    • Yogurt or whole milk: 1 quart
    • Cheese: 1 pound
    • Eggs: 1 dozen
    • Beans or peanut butter: 1 pound dry or 4 cans or peanut butter 16 to 18 ounce jar
  • plus sign minus sign Children 2 to 5 Years

    How is this package different from the food package for children 1 to 2 years old?

    • Whole milk is replaced with low-fat (1%) or fat-free milk.
    • Peanut butter and canned beans are included as an alternative to dry beans.

    Food Package

    • Cereal: 36 ounces
    • Whole grains: 2 pounds
    • Fruits and vegetables: $9.00
    • Juice: 128 ounces (2 - 16 ounce frozen or 64 fluid ounces)
    • Low-fat or fat-free milk: 3 gallons
    • Yogurt or low-fat or fat-free milk: 1 quart
    • Cheese: 1 pound
    • Eggs: 1 dozen
    • Beans or peanut butter: 1 pound dry or 4 cans or peanut butter 16 to 18 ounce jar

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