APPROVED FOOD LIST

4096 10/18

Effective October 1, 2021

For more information, contact the WIC State Ofﬁce at (501) 661-2508, 1-800-235-0002,

your local health unit or www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/wic.

ArkAnsAs WIC ProgrAm

APProved

Food LIst

Know Your Balance

The best way to keep track of how much you

have left to spend in your WIC beneﬁt account

is to know your balance.

The best way to know your balance is to

KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS.

Using your eWIC card:

• At checkout, have your eWIC card ready, and

tell your cashier you are using an eWIC card.

• The cashier will tell you when to insert your

eWIC card into the card reader. Follow

instructions from cashier and on card reader.

• After all groceries have been scanned, the

card reader will ask you to conﬁrm the WIC

foods before deducting the WIC purchase

from the balance on your card.

• You will receive an ending receipt that will have

your remaining WIC foods beneﬁt balance.

• Any food beneﬁts for the current month still

on the card will expire at midnight on the last

day of the month.

• You may also view your eWIC card balance

by downloading the My AR WIC app.

Musick Grocery

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE

1974 Grocery Avenue

Store: 100

Cashier: Foreman

11/23/23 16:36:52

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WIC EBT Beneﬁt Balance

Start Date 11/01/2023

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2 POUND Cheese 16oz -All Authorized

1 DOZEN Eggs-All Authorized

36 OUNCE Cereal-All Authorized

1 JarBag Peanut Butter/Legumes-All

1 POUND Whole Grains-All Authorized

5.04 $$$$$ Fruits and Vegetables

5 CAN GERBER GOOD START Gentle pwd

3 GALLON Lowfat/Nonfat Milk-All

1 CBL Juice 64oz-All Authorized

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WIC Items for Redemption

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11/23/23 04:36:52 PM

PAN: xxxxxxxxxxxx7599

Tran ID: 23

18 Ounce KIX Cereal

1 POUND Sara Lee Whole Wheat Bread

0.5 Pound Store Brand American Cheese-8oz

1 Dozen Large Eggs

1 Gallon Store Brand Lowfat Milk

1.64 $$$$$ Banana

1.32 $$$$$ Romaine

2 Cans GERBER GOOD START Gentle pwd

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WIC Beneﬁt Balance

Start Date 11/01/2023

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1.5 POUND Cheese 16oz -All Authorized

0 DOZEN Eggs-All Authorized

18 OUNCE Cereal-All Authorized

1 JarBag Peanut Butter/Legumes-All

0 POUND Whole Grains-All Authorized

2.08 $$$$$ Fruits and Vegetables

3 CAN GERBER GOOD START Gentle pwd

2 GALLON Lowfat/Nonfat Milk-All

1 CBL Juice 64oz-All Authorized

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Beneﬁts Expire Midnight on 11/30/2023

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WIC Op: 1 11/23/23 04:36:53 PM

Trx: 23 Term:6 Store: 100

The app features:

• Current Beneﬁt Balance

• Future Beneﬁts

• Food Finder

• Messages and Alerts from the

WIC Program

• Link to Nutrition Education

• Store Locator

How to register to view Beneﬁts

after downloading the App:

• Select the “Settings” option.

• Under Registration, select “Register.”

If there are multiple family members, they

will all be in one account when registered.

• Enter your 8-digit Household ID number

__ __ __ __ __ __ __ __

• Enter the last 10-digits of your Card Number.

• Enter a name you want the account to be called.

It can be the name of the family or participants

receiving WIC.

• Select “Register.”

• With successful registration, the following message will

display: You can now select “Beneﬁts” to view Current and

Future beneﬁts for the Household.

• You may register more than one household in the app.

Other features included on the App:

• Food Finder - allows you to scan UPC codes, enter UPC codes, and view the WIC

Approved Food List.

• Messages - A Beneﬁt Balance Reminder will be sent when beneﬁts are set to expire.

• Nutrition - Connects to www.arwiconline.org for Nutrition Education.

• Store Locator - provides the Name, Address, Phone Number, and Directions to

stores that accept Arkansas WIC.

The Arkansas WIC Mobile App

Available for download from the App Store and Google Play!

Search using “My Arkansas WIC”

App Store

Google Play

MOM

MADE

FACTORY

MADE

Arkansas WIC has Lactation Specialists and Breastfeeding Peer

Counselors to provide breastfeeding support at no cost.

WIC can help with any of your questions or concerns.

Breastmilk

Formula

*Not in all formulas

Every Ounce Counts

Breastfeeding is convenient!

Always ready, no bottles or

mixing required.

Moms have the right to breastfeed

their children anytime, anywhere.

It is the law in Arkansas.

Breastmilk Has More of

What Babies Need

Breastfeeding Helpline 1-800-445-6175

www.facebook.com/arwicbreastfeeding

Exclusively

breastfeeding

mothers and their

babies receive

EXTRA

food benefits.

Infant Foods

Infant Fruits & Vegetables

• Added cereal, flour, or starches

• Added meat, sugar, salt, or DHA

• Desserts (example: juice and fruit

blends, pudding, or cobbler)

• Dinners

• Squeeze pouches

• Yogurt blends

NOT ALLOWED

For infants 6 through 11 months

4 oz containers

• Added sugar, salt, or DHA

• Added fruit, vegetables, rice,

or pasta (example: dinners,

casseroles, soups or stews)

• Meat sticks

NOT ALLOWED

• Regular or Organic

• Stage 1 or 2

• Glass jars ONLY

• Single meat varieties with broth

or gravy

•

Variety packs with 2.5 oz containers

ALLOWED

Infant Meats

Only for Exclusively Breastfed Infants

6 through 11 months, who are not receiving formula from WIC

2.5 oz containers

THESE

BRANDS

ONLY

4 OZ

CONTAINERS

8 OZ

• Regular, Natural, or Organic

• Stage 2 or 2nd foods

• Glass jars or plastic tubs, as

singles or packs

• Any variety single fruit or

vegetable

• Any variety mixed fruits and/

or vegetables

•

Variety packs with 4 oz containers

ALLOWED

Every store may not carry all

WIC approved foods/brands.

Infant Foods

Milk, Yogurt, & Cheese

Infant Formula

Dairy

For infants 6 through 11 months

8 oz or 16 oz container

dry infant cereal.

• Cereal with fruit, formula, or

DHA/ARA

• High protein or other added

ingredients

NOT ALLOWED

• Regular or Organic

• Stage 1 or 2

• Choose from:

Rice, Barley, Oatmeal,

MultiGrain, or Whole Wheat

ALLOWED

Type and amount listed on WIC benefit. No exchanges or substitutions.

• Low-iron formula or any brand not listed on WIC benefit

NOT ALLOWED

• Cheese products, whips,

or spreads

• Cheese with meat, peppers,

pimentos, seeds, etc.

• Cubed, grated, crumbles, curds,

or shapes

• Deli department sliced

• Fresh mozzarella

• Goat, farmer, or soy

• Imported

• Individually wrapped cheese

slices (singles)

• Processed cheese foods

(example: Velveeta)

• Raw milk or smoked

NOT ALLOWED

• American (yellow only), Cheddar,

Colby, Colby Jack, Monterey

Jack, Mozzarella, Muenster,

Provolone, or Swiss

• Block, shredded, sliced, or

string cheese

ALLOWED

CHEESE

Least expensive brand available at time of purchase within variety selected

8 oz or 16 oz package

=24oz

8 oz

16 oz

Infant Cereal

Dairy

• Bulgarian buttermilk

• Calcium-fortified milk

• Flavored milk (example: chocolate)

• Goat’s milk

• High-protein milk

• Non-dairy

• Nut or grain milk (example:

almond, coconut, or rice)

• Sweetened-condensed

• Tetra-Pack or Tetra-Brik

• Unhomogenized

• Vitamite

NOT ALLOWED

• Fat free, Nonfat, or Skim milk

• Low fat, Light, or 1% milk

• Low fat or Skim buttermilk

• Lactose free milk (1% or skim)

• Evaporated milk (fat free or skim)

• Powdered milk (nonfat dry)

25.6 oz container

ALLOWED ONLY IF ON

YOUR WIC BENEFIT

• Whole milk

• Lactose free whole milk

• Evaporated milk (whole fat)

• Reduced fat milk (2%)

• Lactose free reduced fat milk

(2%)

ALLOWED

MILK

Least expensive brand available at time of purchase

Gallon, Half-gallon, or Quart containers

• Other flavors

NOT ALLOWED

• 8th Continent – Original

and Vanilla

• Pacific – Original

• Silk – Original

• Store Brand – Original

ALLOWED

SOY-BASED BEVERAGE

Half-Gallon or Quart containers

CHILDREN

2 YEARS &

OLDER

AND WOMEN

1 Quart

=1/2 Gallon+

1 Quart

=1 Gallon+++

1 Can

=1 Gallon

1 Box

Nonfat

Dry Milk

=2 Gallons

Dairy

Protein

• Brown

• Cage free or free range

• Fertile

• Omega-3 or with added

vitamins or minerals (example:

Eggland’s Best)

NOT ALLOWED

• Any egg size

• White ONLY

ALLOWED

EGGS

Least expensive brand available at time of purchase

Dozen containers ONLY

YOGURT

32 oz container, any variety

4 oz 4-packs (32 oz total), any variety

Allowed if on your WIC benefit

• French style or Soy

• Artificial sweeteners (example:

aspartame, saccharine,

or sucralose)

• Fruit on the bottom

• Separate mix-in items (example:

candy, granola, or nuts)

• Yogurt in bottles (drinkable),

tubes, or pouches

NOT ALLOWED

• Plain, Greek, or Flavors

ALLOWED

CHILDREN 1 YEAR OLD

Whole milk/Whole fat Yogurts

CHILDREN 2 YEARS & OLDER

AND WOMEN

Low fat and Nonfat Yogurts

32 oz 2 - 16 oz packs

Protein

FISH

For FuLLy BreAstFeedIng Women

• Canned or Pouches

• May contain bones and skin

Any combination of fish types not to exceed the number

of ounces on WIC benefit

Protein

Any brand, choose from:

• In water or oil

• Chunk Light Tuna

• Mackerel

• Pink Salmon

• Sardines (any flavor)

ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

• Albacore or smoked tuna

• Breast of tuna

• Lunch packs or kits

• Tuna spread

• Tuna with herbs, flavors,

seasoning, or any fillers

• Blueback, chum, red, or

flavored salmon

• Prime or smoke salmon fillets

5 oz

six 5 oz cans

6 oz

five 6 oz cans

14.75 oz 14.75 oz

two 14.75 oz cans

Examples of Fish Combinations:

Choose a combination that does not go over 30 ounces.

one 12 oz can &

six 2.6 oz pouches

12 oz

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

2.6 oz

pouch

eleven 2.6 oz pouches

four 3.75 oz cans &

one 15 oz can

15 oz

3.75 oz

Protein

CANNED

Least expensive brand available at time of purchase within variety selected

With or without added salt

14-16 oz can

Varieties:

• Any brand, any beans

ALLOWED CANNED

•

Baked beans

•

Chili beans

•

Green beans

•

Green/Sweet peas

•

Pigeon peas

•

Snap beans

•

Wax beans

•

Yellow beans

•

Seasoned, flavored, or

meat added

NOT ALLOWED CANNED

• Flavored beans or with

seasoning packets

• Mixed beans

• Snap beans

• Sweet peas

• Wax beans

• Yellow beans

NOT ALLOWED DRY

• Any brand, any beans

• Plain, dry, unseasoned mature

ALLOWED DRY

DRY

16 oz or 32 oz bag

BEANS, LENTILS, and PEAS (LEGUMES)

Bean and Peanut Butter Choices:

16 oz (1 lb)

dry legumes/beans

14-16 oz

canned beans

1 jar, 16-18 oz

peanut butter

Whole Grains

Protein

Whole Grains

PEANUT

BUTTER

16-18 oz jar

Choices for whole grains are: Brown Rice, Oats, Pasta, Whole Wheat

or Corn Tortillas, Whole Wheat or Whole Grain Breads.

Any combination of container sizes, not to exceed the number of

ounces or pounds on WIC benefit

• Other nut butters

• Peanut spread

• With DHA or Omega-3

• Combination or whipped

(example: mixed with chocolate,

honey, jelly, marshmallow, or

other flavorings)

NOT ALLOWED

• Any brand

• Smooth, creamy, crunchy, or

extra crunchy

• Regular, reduced-fat, or natural

ALLOWED

EXAMPLES OF WHOLE GRAIN COMBINATIONS:

16 oz

Bread

= 1 lb

8 oz

Tortillas

= 1 lb

8 oz Pasta

24 oz

Bread

2 lbs

8 oz Pasta

= 2 lbs

12 oz Pasta

20 oz

Bread

2 lbs

12 oz Pasta

16 oz

Tortillas

14 oz Rice

= 2 lbs

14 oz Rice

= 1 lb

18 oz

Oats

Whole Grains

PASTA

8-32 oz package

• Added sugar, fat, oil, salt,

or seasoning

• Pasta made from rice, quinoa,

flax, corn, or vegetables

NOT ALLOWED

• Any brand

• 100% Whole Wheat

• 100% Whole Grain

ALLOWED

BREAD

16-24 oz package

• Any brand

• 100% Whole Wheat

• 100% Whole Grain

ALLOWED

• Bakery bread

• Bagels, buns, rolls, or

English muffins

• Refrigerated or frozen bread

• White whole grain

NOT ALLOWED

TORTILLAS

8-32 oz package

• Any brand

• Yellow or White Corn

• 100% Whole Wheat

ALLOWED

• Herb or flavored

• Tortilla wraps

NOT ALLOWED

Whole Grains

BROWN RICE

14-16 oz package (1 lb)

28-32 oz package (2 lbs)

• Any brand

• Quick or Old Fashioned

ALLOWED

• Added beans, herbs,

or seasonings

• Bulk, tubs, or microwavable

pouches

• Flavored rice, rice mixes, or

wild rice

• Frozen brown rice

NOT ALLOWED

• Any brand

• Plain, dry brown rice

• Regular, instant, quick, or

boil-in-bag

ALLOWED

Whole grains are a good source of

Folate (Folic Acid), which reduces the

risk of birth defects.

Health

Bite

OATS

16-32 oz package

These oats are a whole grain choice, NOT a cereal choice.

Cereal

Any combination of the following cereals not to exceed

number of ounces on WIC benefit.

Every store may not carry all WIC approved foods/brands.

CoLd CereAL

12-36 oz packages ONLY

Corn Flakes

Frosted Mini Wheats

Original (Bite Size or

Little Bites)

Rice Krispies

(Original)

Special K (Banana,

Honey Almond, Original,

or Original Multi-Grain)

KELLOGG’S

GENERAL MILLS

Cheerios (Multigrain or Plain) Total Whole

Grain Wheat

Kix (Berry, Honey, or Plain)

Chex (Corn, Rice, Wheat, Blueberry, or Cinnamon)

Cereal

POST

Grape-Nut

Flakes

Grape-Nuts

Honey Bunches of Oats

(Honey Roasted, Vanilla, or with Almonds)

QUAKER

Oatmeal Squares

(Hint of Brown Sugar, Cinnamon,

Golden Maple, or Honey Nut)

Life (Original)

Crispy Rice Oat Blenders

(with Honey or

with Almonds)

Mini Spooners

(Frosted or

Strawberry Cream)

MOM’S (MALT-O-MEAL)

Ways to Get 36 oz

of Cereal

Ounces not to exceed the

total number of ounces

on WIC benefit

11.8 oz

12 oz

35.8

18 oz

=36

36 oz

=36

Cereal

QUAKER

Quaker individual packets of instant oatmeal is a

cereal choice, NOT a whole grain choice.

Quick or Original Grits

JIM DANDY

Hot CereAL

11.8-36 oz packages ONLY

B & G FOODS

Cream of Wheat Original

(Instant, 1-minute, or

2½ minute)

Cream of Wheat

Whole Grain

2½ minute

Cream of Rice

MOM’S (MALT-O-MEAL)

Quick Cooking Hot Wheat Cereal

(Original, Chocolate, or Coco Wheats)

Instant Oatmeal

(Original flavor ONLY –

individual packets)

Instant Grits

(Original flavor ONLY –

individual packets, quick, or regular)

Fruits & Vegs

Fruits & Vegetables

Choose Any Brand

FRESH OR FROZEN

The Cash Value Benefit (CVB) is for the purchase of

fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables.

Purchases can be made for greater than the dollar amount on the CVB,

but you must pay the difference.

• Regular or Organic

• Any brand, variety, or size

• Canned fruit must contain only fruit,

be packed in water or fruit juice,

and may be in individual fruit cups

• Canned vegetables must contain

only vegetables, may be with or

without salt, and may have added

herbs, seasonings, or spices

• Applesauce with no sugar added

and applesauce/fruit blends with

no sugar added

• Tomato sauce, tomato paste,

whole tomatoes, crushed

tomatoes, or diced tomatoes

• Canned beans and peas such as

green peas, green beans, wax

beans, snap beans, and snap peas

ALLOWED

CANNED, GLASS JARS, AND PLASTIC CONTAINERS

• Added fats, oils, sugars, syrups,

artificial sweeteners, meats,

pastas, rice, or other grains

• Fresh or dried herbs and spices

(example: cilantro, mint, or parsley)

• Fruit baskets, party trays/platters

with dressings/dips, or salad bar

• Nuts, fruit and nut mixtures, dried

fruits and vegetables

• Ornamental or decorative fruits

or vegetables (example: chili

peppers, garlic on a string,

gourds or painted pumpkins)

• Salad kits with dressing or other

added food items

• With breading, creams, sauces,

or special seasoning

• Added fats, oils, sugars, syrups,

artificial sweeteners, meats,

pastas, rice, or other grains

• Fruit with added sugar or salt

• Mixed vegetables with legumes/

beans

• Pickled vegetables (example:

pickles, olives, sauerkraut,

banana peppers)

• Creamed vegetables (example:

creamed corn, creamed spinach)

• Salsa or Ketchup

Canned beans are a legumes/beans choice and not deducted from your CVB.

• Regular or Organic

• Any brand, variety, or size

• Salad mixtures

• May be whole, cut, bagged,

or packaged

ALLOWED

NOT ALLOWED

Juices

Every store may not carry all WIC approved foods/brands.

Least expensive brand at time of purchase

Juice: good or bad? Small amounts of WIC

juice are a good source of Vitamin C. Children

under the age of 5 years should not have

more than 4 ounces of juice per day.

Health

Bite

• Added sugars or fiber

• Fruit and Vegetable blends

• Glass bottles

• Infant or baby juices

• Juice cocktails

• Flavored fruit juice drinks, sports

drinks, or ades

NOT ALLOWED

• Any brand

•

100%

Fruit Juice

•

100% Tomato or Vegetable Juice

• Added calcium

ALLOWED

STORE

BRAND

STORE

BRAND

STORE

BRAND

JUICES FOR WOMEN

Any combination of flavors within

the frozen concentrate or

single strength 100% juice.

46-48 oz

Can

11-12 oz

Frozen

JUICES FOR CHILDREN

Any combination of flavors within the

64 oz single strength 100% juice.

May choose shelf-stable or

refrigerated juices.

STORE

BRAND

STORE

BRAND

64 oz

Plastic Bottle

64 oz

Carton

46-48 oz

Plastic Bottle

Appointments/Reminders:

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Local Health Unit Information:

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies,

the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are

prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil

rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print,

audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits.

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service

at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027)

found online at:

http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed

to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form,

call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter 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; (2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or (3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

October, 2021