4870 - WIC Program Illinois Authorized WIC Food List

Effective February 1, 2025

Grains

100% Whole Wheat Bread & Buns - 16 oz

Whole wheat flour must be the first ingredient listed.

Not Allowed: Organic, bakery items

100% Whole Wheat Pasta - 16 oz

These Brands are OK:

Not Allowed: Pasta made from rice, quinoa, flax, corn, or vegetables, organic, sugars, fats, oils or salt

Bulgur - 16 oz

Brown Rice - 16 oz - Plain, Regular or Instant

Not Allowed: Organic

Tortillas - 16 oz

These Brands are OK:

100% Whole Wheat

Soft Corn - White or Yellow

Not Allowed: Hard corn tortillas / taco shells, low-carbohydrate, organic

Oatmeal - 16 oz -Old Fashioned, Traditional, Quick-Cook, Rolled Oats

Not Allowed: Organic

Cereal - 12 oz or larger

These brands are OK:

Infant Cereal - 8 oz or 16 oz

Oatmeal, Barley, Whole Wheat, Mixed Grain or Corn

These Brands are OK:

Not Allowed: Organic, rice, cereals with added fruit, formula, DHA/ARA or other non-cereal ingredients.

Dairy

Milk

Check your Family Shopping List for allowed milk type and size.

1% or Skim - Only for children over the age of 2 and women

ONLY ALLOWED WHEN PRINTED ON FAMILY SHOPPING LIST:

• Whole (only for 1-year children)
• Lactose-Free: 1/2 gallon
• Kosher
• UHT - 32oz

Not Allowed: Organic, 2%, flavored, buttermilk rice, goat, nut or grain beverages, specialty or other milk alternatives, glass bottles

Soy Milk - 64 oz / Plain or Original

These Brands are OK:

Yogurt - 32 oz /Plain or Flavored

Whole Milk Yogurt - Only for 1-year old children

These Brands are OK:

Low Fat and Nonfat Yogurt - Only for children over the age of 2 and women

These Brands are OK:

Not Allowed: Organic, Greek, artificial sweeteners or stevia, drinkable yogurt, mix in ingredients, yogurt with more than 40g sugar per cup.

Cheese - 16 oz or 8 oz / Sliced or Block

Whole fat, low fat or fat free; in any of the following types or combinations:

Not Allowed: Organic, cheese from deli area, cheese food, spread, product, imitation, added flavors or ingredients, individually wrapped cheese slices

Infant Formula

As printed on your Family Shopping List

PROTEIN RICH FOODS

Beans, Peas & Lentils

Any type or Brand is OK

Not Allowed: Organic, soups, seasonings, baked beans, added fats, oils, or meats, green beans*, wax beans*, snap beans*, or green peas* (*buy these foods with your fruit and vegetable dollar benefit)

Peanut Butter - 16-18 oz / Creamy, Crunchy, Chunky

Not Allowed: Organic, spread, or mixed with other ingredients

Tofu 14-16 oz / Any texture, regular or organic

These Brands are OK:

Not Allowed: Added fats, sugars, sweeteners, oils, sodium, or seasonings.

Eggs - 1 Dozen / Large or Extra Large, white shell only

Not Allowed: Organic, vegetarian, cage free, free range or pasture raised, low cholesterol, pasteurized, fortified, enriched or any other modified or specialty eggs

Canned Fish - 5 oz

• Chunk Light Tuna (oil or water packed)
• Pink Salmon

Not Allowed: Organic, albacore or white tuna, solid, fillet, pouches, specialty, flavored, premium brands

Infant Meats - 2.5 oz / Plain with broth or gravy

These Brands are OK:

Not Allowed: Organic, added fruit, vegetables, rice or pasta; added sugars or salt; meat or poultry sticks, pouches

Juice

100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice / Single Flavor

Must have at least 72mg (80%) or more Vitamin C

Women - 48 oz container or 12 oz frozen

Children - 64 oz container

12 oz and 48 oz flavors and Brands that are OK (Apple flavor only):

Orange / Grapefruit: Most brands are OK

64 oz flavors and Brands that are OK:

Allowed Store Brands for Apple, Grape, Pineapple, Tomato/Vegetable (12 oz, 48 oz, 64 oz):

Fruits & Vegetables

Check your Family Shopping List for the amount you can spend. Spend it on any combination of fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables. You can go over this amount and pay the difference.

Fresh

Any variety of fresh fruits or vegetables

Not Allowed: Herbs or spices; dried fruits or vegetables; party trays or platters; baskets; salad bar items, bags of salads with topping/dressing; ornamental or decorative fruits or vegetables

Frozen

Any brand or package size/type

Not Allowed: Added sugar, artificial sweetener, or stevia; breading, butter, sauce, fat, oil, salt, or seasoning; added rice, pasta or meat; fries or other shaped potatoes

Canned

Fruit

Any variety packed in juice or water, unsweetened applesauce (with cinnamon allowed)

Not Allowed: Added sugar, artificial sweetener, stevia, pouches

Vegetables

Any variety including green peas, green/snap/wax/yellow beans

Whole, diced, crushed, or stewed tomatoes; tomato sauce, paste or puree (with herbs or seasoning allowed); salsa or picante.

Not Allowed: With any oil or brine; vinegar; pickles or pickled vegetables; creamed vegetables, added fats or oils; pizza or pasta sauce; added sugars or artificial sweeteners.

Infant Fruits and Vegetables

4oz containers, 2-pack of 4oz each (equals 8oz)

Any plain variety fruits or vegetables / Any mixture of plain fruits or vegetables

These Brands are OK:

Not Allowed: Organic, pouches, added cereal, meat, starches, sugar, salt or DHA; dinners, desserts, yogurt blends, 2-packs of 2oz each

• In accordance with federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, this institution is prohibited from
• discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation), disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior
• civil rights activity. Program information may be made available in languages other than English. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of
• communication to obtain program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language), should contact the responsible state or local agency
• that administers the program or USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-
• 8339. To file a program discrimination complaint, a Complainant should complete a Form AD-3027, USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form which can
• be obtained online at: https://www.usda.gov/sites/default/files/documents/USDA-OASCR%20P-Complaint-Form-0508-0002-508-11-28-17Fax2Mail.pdf, from any
• USDA office, by calling (866) 632-9992, or by writing a letter addressed to USDA. The letter must contain the complainant's name, address, telephone number,
• and a written description of the alleged discriminatory action in sufficient detail to inform the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights (ASCR) about the nature and
• date of an alleged civil rights violation. The completed AD-3027 form or letter must be submitted to USDA by: 1. mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture | Office
• of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights | 1400 Independence Avenue, SW | Washington, D.C. 20250-9410; or 2. fax: (833) 256-1665 or (202) 690-7442; or
• 3. email: program.intake@usda.gov. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

IDHS 4870 (R-12-24) WIC Program Illinois Authorized WIC Food List Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois