WIC Program Illinois Authorized WIC Food List - IDHS 4870 (pdf)

Effective February 2022

Grains

100% Whole Wheat Bread & Buns - 16 oz

Whole wheat flour must be the first ingredient listed

Not Included: Organic, bakery items

100% Whole Wheat Pasta - 16 oz

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED

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

Bulgur - 16 oz

N/A

Brown Rice - 16 oz

Plain, Regular or Instant

Not Included: Organic

Tortillas - 16 oz

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED

100% Whole Wheat

Soft Corn - White or Yellow

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

Oatmeal - 16 oz

Old Fashioned, Traditional, Quick-Cook, Rolled Oats

Not included: Organic

Cereal - 12 oz or larger

Infant Cereal - 8 oz or 16 oz

Oatmeal, Barley, Whole What, Mixed Grain or Corn

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED

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

Dairy

Milk

Product type and size will be listed on your Family Shopping List

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 - 2oz

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

Soy Milk - 64 oz

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED

8th Continent (original or vanilla)

Silk (Original)

Great Value (Original)

Yogurt - 32 oz

Plain or Flavored

Whole Milk Yogurt - Only for 1-yaer old children

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED:

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

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED:

Not Included: Organic, Greek, artificial sweeteners or stevia, drinkable yogurt, mix in ingredients

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 Included: 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

Meat and Beans

Beans, Peas & Lentils

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

Tofu 14-16 oz

Any texture, regular or organic

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED

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

Eggs - 1 Dozen

Large or Extra Large, white shell only

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

Infant Meats - 2.5 oz

Plain with broth or gravy

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED:

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

Juice

100% Fruit or Vegetable Juice

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

Any Brand Flavors - Orange, Grapefruit (red, white, pink), Pineapple

Women

48oz container

Frozen 12 oz (must reconstitute to 48 oz)

Children

64oz container

Store Brands

Not Included: Organic, juice cocktails, light or reduced calorie, low acid

Fruits & Vegetables

Fresh

Fruits & Vegetables

Any variety of fresh fruits or vegetables

Not Included: 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

Fruits & Vegetables

Any brand or package size/type

Not Included: 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 container type or size

Any variety packed in juice or water

Unsweetened applesauce (with cinnamon allowed)

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 Included: 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

ONLY THE FOLLOWING BRANDS ARE ALLOWED:

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

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IDHS 4870 (R-1-22) WIC Program Illinois Authorized WIC Food List Printed by the Authority of the State of Illinois

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