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Frequently Asked Questions About the WIC Program
What foods does WIC provide?
How do I receive these foods?
What does medically/nutritionally at risk mean?
What foods does WIC provide?
For women (pregnant or breastfeeding):
- Citrus or Vitamin C-enriched juice
- Milk
- Iron-fortified cereals
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Peanut butter or dry beans/peas
- Extra foods if breastfeeding
For newborns (0-6 months):
- Iron-fortified infant formula
For infants (6-12 months):
- Iron-fortified infant formula
- Iron-fortified infant cereal
- Infant juice
For children (1-5 years):
- Citrus or Vitamin C-enriched juice
- Milk
- Iron-fortified cereal
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Peanut butter or dry beans/peas
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How do I receive these foods?
In Michigan, WIC is a coupon system. These coupons are exchanged for WIC approved foods at stores that accept WIC coupons.
WIC is a service provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is available in all 50 states. WIC is not part of the Family Independence Program.
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What does medically/nutritionally at risk mean?
You have one or more of the following conditions:
- Low iron in the blood
- Too much or too little weight gain
- Poor diet
- Chronic diseases such as Diabetes
- Pregnant and under age 17
- Past problems during pregnancy
- New pregnancy within 16 months of the last pregnancy
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