State of Illinois
Department of Human Services
Understanding the Family Shopping List
| Abbreviations |
WIC Food |
Your Quantity |
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WIC Cereal
oz = ounce
g = gram
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24 oz.
12 oz.
or
18 oz.
18 oz.
OR
12 oz.
12 oz.
12 oz.
Purchase 12 oz or larger containers of cereal
|
36 oz options:
(1) 36 oz bag of cereal
or
(1) 24 oz (680 g) box + (1) 12 oz (340 g) box
or
(2) 18 oz (510 g) boxes
or
(3) 12 oz (340 g) boxes
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Eggs
doz = dozen
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Peanut Butter
oz = ounce
g = gram
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o (1) 16-18 oz (454-510 g) jar
Beans oz
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Beans
oz = ounce
g = gram
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Bean choice at store:
o (4) 15-16 oz (425 - 454 g) cans
or
o (1) 16 oz (454 g) bag
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Whole Wheat Bread
Whole Grain
oz = ounce
g = gram
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Oatmeal
Pasta
Bread
Bulgur
Brown Rice
Whole Wheat/
Soft Corn Tortilla
|
o 16oz
(1) 16 oz (454 g) container
o 32 oz
(2) 16 oz (454 g) container
o 64oz
(4) 16 oz (454g) container
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Fruit and
Vegetable
Cash Benefit
|
Fresh Canned Frozen |
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Some tips: 1. Always refer to your WIC Food List & Family Shopping List.
2. Know the last day to use your monthly benefits.
| Abbreviations |
WIC Food |
Your Quantity |
|
Juice
ctr = container
oz = ounce
L = Liter
|
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- (3) 48 oz (1.4 L) container
- (2) 48 oz (1.4 L) container
- (2) 64 oz (1.9 L) container
12 oz frozen = 48 oz liquid |
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Milk
gal = gallon
L = liter
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- 4 Gallons (15.1 L)
- 5 1/2 Gallons (20.8 L)
- 6 Gallons (22.7 L)
*whole milk option only for 12-23 month old child |
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Cheese
LB = pound
oz = ounce
g = gram
|
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o 1 pound (16 oz / 454 g) or
(2) 8 oz (227 g) packages
Tofu LB
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Tofu
LB = pound
oz = ounce
g = gram
|
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1 pound (16 oz / 454 g) container |
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Yogurt
qt = quart
oz = ounce
g = gram
|
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1 qt (32 oz / 907 g) container
*whole milk option only for 12-23 month old child
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Canned Tuna or Salmon
oz = ounce
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(6) 5 oz (142 g) cans
Infant Cereal
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Infant Cereal
oz = ounce
|
8 oz.
8 oz.
8 oz.
16 oz.
8 oz
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24 ounce options:
(3) 8 oz (227 g) boxes
or
(1) 8 oz (227 g) box + (1) 16 oz (454 g) box
|
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Baby Food Fruits & Vegetables
oz = ounce
*Fresh fruit/vegetables infants 9-11 mo. only
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Partially Breastfed/
Not Breastfed
32
or
16
+
$4
Exclusively Breastfed
64
or
32
+
$8
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Partially Breastfed/Not Breastfed
- 32 (4) oz (113 g) jars
- 16 (4) oz (113 g) jar + *$4 F/V
Exclusively Breastfed
- 64 (4) ounce jars
- 32 (4) oz jar + *$8 F/V
2-pack of 4 oz jars = 2 (4) oz jars
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Baby Food Meats
oz = ounce
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o (31) 2.5 oz (71 g) jars
*Exclusively breastfeeding infants only
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Infant Formula
ctr = container
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Refer to benefits list for can size and amount. |
Some tips: 1. Always refer to your WIC Food List & Family Shopping List.
2. Know the last day to use your monthly benefits.
Programs, activities and employment opportunities in the Illinois Department of Human Services are open and accessible to any individual or group without regard to age, sex, race, sexual orientation, disability, ethnic origin or religion. The department is an equal opportunity employer and practices affirmative action and reasonable accommodation programs.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
IDHS 5222 (N-01-22) Understanding the Family Shopping List - WIC Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois
