You do not need to buy all your WIC foods at once. If you lose your card or it is stolen or damaged, contact customer service immediately at 1-85. It is very important that you keep up with your eWIC card so you will be able to pick up your WIC foods when you need them. When you have used all your WIC benefits for the month, do not throw the card away. Simply swipe your eWIC card and enter your PIN, just like you would with a debit card.Īny WIC benefits you do not use during a benefit cycle do not roll over. Your eWIC card contains a magnetic strip that you will swipe through a card reader at the grocery store. WIC will use this number to send your benefits to your account each month. Your eWIC card will have a unique account number. Here is some important information about eWIC:Īt each WIC appointment, you will receive a shopping list that will tell you which and how many of these WIC foods you are allowed to pick up.

You will now use an eWIC card to pick up your WIC foods at approved grocery stores. Your eWIC card makes buying what you need easier than ever.

Iron-fortified infant formula is available from WIC for infants who are not breast-fed.Good food is essential to your health and to the health of your children.

It protects baby from infections, illnesses and also helps eye and brain development.

Breast milk has the exact nutrition baby needs. It is the healthiest way to feed your baby.Infant food fruits, vegetables, and meats (for breastfed infants) provide vitamins, minerals, new tastes, and textures.WIC can substitute soy beverage or tofu for some of your milk depending on dietary needs. Any fresh fruit or vegetable and/or any variety or mixture of plain frozen fruits and vegetables are allowed. WIC recommends trying fresh fruits and vegetables. WIC also provides vitamin C rich fruit or vegetable juice.Milk provides protein, calcium, and vitamin D which are important for growth, especially bone growth.You can choose between dry or canned beans or peanut butter. Eggs, dry or canned beans, and peanut butter provide protein to build and repair body cells (beans are also high in fiber and have some iron).WIC cereals provide iron for healthy blood and many WIC cereals are whole grain and high in fiber as well as other vitamins and minerals.You can choose whole grain bread, whole grain tortillas, brown rice, or oatmeal. Whole Grains provide fiber, vitamins, and minerals.

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