WIC Foods
WIC supplemental foods meet the special nutritional needs of eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, infants, and children up to 5 years old.
WIC Infant Formula Update
As of August 1, 2025, California WIC has awarded the milk-based formula contract to Mead Johnson, LLC and has awarded the soy-based formula contract to Abbott Laboratories.
Buy the brand, type, size and number of cans included in your WIC Food Balance.
For additional information:
Infant Formula Updates Webpage
WIC Infant Formula Flyer (English, PDF)
WIC Infant Formula Flyer (Spanish, PDF)
To view or download the WIC Infant Formula flyer in additional languages, visit the WIC Contract Infant Formula webpage.
WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide
The WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide (Shopping Guide) is an educational tool that provides information about the foods authorized by WIC.
It is designed for participants and WIC authorized vendors to use at the grocery store to help identify WIC foods.
The current Shopping Guide became effective on April 2, 2019. The Shopping Guide is reviewed and revised periodically. In addition to this webpage, the Shopping Guide can be found on the
MyFamily website.
WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide - April 2, 2019 (Revised): English (PDF) | Spanish (PDF)
Major Food Changes for April 2, 2019 (PDF)
2019 Shopping Guide Frequently Asked Questions
Tips for Buying Lactose-Free Milk (English, PDF)
Tips for Buying Lactose-Free Milk (Spanish, PDF)
Additional Resources
WIC Medical Formulas and Nutritionals
California WIC APL
UPC Submissions
USDA Food and Nutrition Services WIC
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