WIC Food Supplies
Foods for Infants (Birth-12 Months)
The WIC Program strongly encourages and provides support for breastfeeding. Infants who are fully breastfed past 6 months of age will receive pureed jarred baby fruits, vegetables, and meats. The fully breastfed infant receives nearly three times the amount of baby foods as infants receiving formula.
Iron-fortified infant formula is also available for the first year of life for babies who are not fully breastfed. Infants may also receive some infant cereal and jarred baby fruits and vegetables starting at six months of age.
Infants and children with specific medical diagnoses may receive a special formula with their pediatrician's signature and proof of need. Standard prescriptions will not be accepted for special formula requests.
Foods for Women and Children
Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under five years of age) will receive food benefits for milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter or dried or canned beans or peas, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain bread or tortillas, and fruit or vegetable juices. Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies may also receive extra food, including canned tuna fish and salmon.
Special formulas or nutritional supplements are also available to participating women and children who have certain medical conditions. The physician must fill out and sign the required form. To obtain a copy, click the appropriate link below.
WIC Food Lists
WIC participants receive their benefits through the Michigan WIC bridge card which can then be used to purchase supplemental foods at specific grocery stores and pharmacies. Only foods listed on the WIC Food Card can be purchased. To see the list of authorized foods, click on the link below.
WIC Food Card Approved Food - English (PDF)
WIC Food Card Approved Food - Spanish (PDF)
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