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Information for Clients Effective October 1, 2025

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  • Organic or Non-Organic
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  • Frozen Juice Concentrate
  • Juice – 64 oz
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WIC Provides Good Food and a Whole Lot More

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a nutrition program that provides nutrition and health education, breastfeeding support, healthy food, and referrals to other services free of charge to Indiana families who qualify.

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WIC offers families:

  • Nutrition and health screening and assessment
  • Breastfeeding education and support
  • Health and social service referrals

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WIC nutrition staff meet with each WIC client to:

  • Review nutrition and health behaviors
  • Provide individual nutrition counseling
  • Support families making changes for better health
  • Offer a selection of healthy foods

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What To Bring To Your WIC Appointment
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Each adult, infant, or child applying for WIC

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A parent, guardian, or caretaker of an infant or child who is applying for WIC

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Proof of Identity for yourself and each person who is applying for WIC

For Example:

  • Driver's license
  • Hospital record
  • Photo ID
  • Foster care letter
  • Immunization record
  • Marriage license
  • Birth certificate

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Proof of Address

For Example:

  • Bill or business letter addressed to you
  • Rent receipt
  • Driver's license with current address

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Proof of Income – Income documents for everyone in your household who works or has a source of income

For Example:

  • Paycheck stub(s) for the past 30 days; if paid biweekly, bring 2 pay stubs; or, if paid weekly, bring 4 pay stubs
  • Award letter for alimony, child support, Social Security (including SSI)
  • Unemployment or worker’s compensation statement

You may automatically be income eligible if you or certain family members participate in Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Proof of eligibility is needed:

  • Medicaid card
  • TANF or SNAP eligibility notice

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Immunization Record(s) for all infants and children up to age two (2) years who are applying for WIC

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Download The INWIC App Today

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  • Check benefit balance
  • Scan UPC codes while shopping to see if the item is
    WIC approved
  • Get alerts for appointment reminders and expiring benefits
  • Find WIC approved stores and foods
  • Complete nutrition education lessons

Search “INWIC” or “Indiana WIC”

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Questions about the App?

Ask your WIC clinic associate!
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Online Nutrition Education

A WIC staff member will let you know if you can complete your next WIC appointment online. There are two options for online nutrition education: complete a lesson on the INWIC App or wichealth.org!
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How To Get Started:

1
Login to the INWIC App or wichealth.org. (First time users will need to create an account.)
2
Choose and complete a lesson. Complete the questions at the end of the lesson.
3
A WIC staff member will remotely load benefits to your card.
4
Keep your next scheduled in-person appointment in the clinic.

Infant Food

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Infant Fruits and Vegetables

Size: 4 oz. jar, 4 oz. tub - 2 pack or 2 oz. tub - 2 pack

  • Allowed:
    • Includes single ingredient or combination of fruits and/or vegetables (e.g. apple-bananas, sweet potato-apple)
    • Organic

Brands:

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  • wic_BeechNut_SweetPotato

    Beech-Nut

  • EB_BabyFoodJars_Pears_4oz_Front

    Earth's Best Organic

  • bac_gerber_sweeetpotato

    Gerber

  • HappyBabyOrganics

    Happy Baby Organics

  • Meijer_Infant

    Meijer

  • Parents

    Parent’s Choice

  • Select_Fresh_Baby_Food

    Pic Select Fresh

  • wic_TippyToes_Carrots

    Tippy Toes

  • Not included:
    • Pouches
    • Mixtures with cereal, casseroles, desserts, dinners, or food combinations (e.g., vegetables, rice, pasta, yogurt, or noodles)
    • Added sugar, starch, salt, or DHA

Infant Meats

Size: 2.5 oz. container

  • Allowed:
    • Meat only, may include broth or gravy
    • Available types: turkey, beef, chicken, or ham
    • Organic

Brands:

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  • wic_BeechNut_BeefBroth

    Beech-Nut

  • EB_BabyFoodJars

    Earth's Best Organic

  • bac_gerber_beef

    Gerber

  • Jar_Chicken

    Meijer

  • wic_TippyToes_ChickenwithGravy

    Tippy Toes

  • Not included:
    • Pouches
    • Mixtures with cereal, casseroles, desserts, dinners, or food combinations (e.g., meat-vegetable, rice, pasta, yogurt, or noodles)
    • Added sugar, starch, salt, or DHA

Tips For Buying Infant Food

OUNCES 4 oz. Jar or
2 oz. two-pack
4 oz. two-pack
128 32 16
96 24 12
64 16 8
32 8 4

Infant Cereal

Size: 8 oz. or 16 oz. container

  • Allowed:
    • Any grain or multigrain
    • Organic

Brands:

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  • baby-basics-cereal

    Baby Basics

  • multigrain package

    Beech-Nut

  • danalac Package

    Danalac

  • B00U9VXS54_MAIN

    Earth's Best Organic

  • oatmeal

    Gerber

  • infant

    Meijer

  • rice

    Parent’s Choice

  • cereal

    Tippy Toes

  • Not included:
    • Canned
    • Variety packs
    • Added formula, fruit, quinoa, or DHA

Infant Formula

  • Allowed:
    • Brand, type, and size specified on benefits balance. No substitutions.

Dairy

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Fluid Milk

Least expensive brand. Product type and size listed on benefits balance.

  • Allowed:
    • Whole or Vitamin D
    • Reduced-fat (2%)
    • Low-fat (½ or 1%) or fat-free (skim)
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Flavored
    • Imitation
    • Buttermilk
    • Milnot
    • Vitamite
    • Glass bottles

Two one-quart cartons may be substituted for ½ gallon if ½ gallons are not available.

Specialty Milk

As listed on benefits balance.

  • Allowed:

Evaporated

Size: 12 oz.

Lactose-Free

Size: Quart, ½ gallon, or ¾ gallon

Powder

Size: All Sizes

Ultra-High Temperature (UHT)

Size: Quart


Soy Milk

Size: ½ gallon containers

  • Allowed:
    • Plain or original soy milk

Brands:

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  • 8thContinentSoymilkOriginal

    8th Continent

  • Great Value Soymilk

    Great Value

  • Silk Soy

    Silk

  • Not included:
    • Flavored
    • Glass bottles

Yogurt

Size: 1 Quart (32 oz.) tub

Multipacks = 2, 4 oz. 4 pack cups = 32 oz.; 1, 4 oz. 8 pack cups = 32 oz.;

2, 2 oz. 8 pack tubes = 32 oz.; 1, 2 oz. 16 pack tubes = 32 oz.

  • Allowed:
    • Any flavor
    • Fat free, low fat, whole fat, or Greek yogurt
    • Least expensive brand

Brands:

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  • activia
  • best-choice
  • brown-cow
  • chobani
  • coburn-farms
  • dannon
  • essential-logo
  • fage
  • FoodClub
  • gaint
  • great-value
  • j%j
  • kinger
  • lala
  • lucerne
  • market
  • mehadrid
  • meijer
  • moutainhigh
  • oioks
  • open-nuture
  • our-family
  • praise-farms
  • purple-caw
  • fchnucks
  • fage
  • two-good
  • yopolin
  • ziyad
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Premium
    • Light
    • Mix-ins
    • Individually sold cups
    • More than 16 grams of sugar per cup

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Cheese

Size: 8 oz. or 16 oz.

  • Allowed:
    • Least expensive brand
    • U.S. made, prepackaged
    • Whole fat, low fat, or fat free
    • Sliced, shredded, cubed, crumbled, block, string (up to 16 oz.), or queso oaxaca
    • Any of the following flavors or combinations:
      • American - pasteurized processed
      • Cheddar
      • Colby
      • Colby–Jack
      • Monterey Jack
      • Mozzarella
      • Muenster
      • Provolone
      • Queso
      • Swiss
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Cheese from deli area
    • Cheese food
    • Cheese product
    • Substitute or spread
    • Imitation or individually wrapped cheese slices
    • Spiced, flavored, or imported

Fruits and Vegetables

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Organic or Non-Organic

Generic PLU 4469. Dollar amount specified on shopping list.


Frozen

  • Allowed:
    • Any brand
  • Not included:
    • Products with added sweetener, oils, fats, herbs or spices
    • Creams, sauces, or breading

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Fresh

  • Allowed:
    • Whole or cut
    • Plain bagged salad
    • Herbs
  • Not included:
    • Pickled vegetables
    • Olives
    • Spices
    • Nuts
    • Salad bar items
    • Edible blossoms
    • Ornamental or decorative pumpkins
    • Party trays with dip, dressing, or croutons

Canned

  • Allowed:
    • Any brand
    • Fruits in 100% fruit juice or water
    • Regular, low sodium, or no salt added vegetables
  • Not included:
    • Fruit and vegetables with added sugar, syrups, sweeteners, seasonings, flavoring, fats, oils, herbs or spices
    • Cream/cheese/butter sauce
    • Pickled vegetables
    • Tomato sauces, soups, or salsas
    • Mixtures with meat or legumes
Mom Baby
Remember

Fruit and Vegetable Cash Value Benefits are redeemable up to the amount stated on the benefits balance.

Calculate Unit Price
When Purchasing Fruits and Vegetables

$
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$
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Tips to help you receive the maximum value for your Fruit and Vegetable Cash Value Benefit:

  • Consider purchasing fixed price items.
  • Buy items that have not been pre-cut (sliced melon costs more than a whole one you slice and peel at home).
  • Use coupons to lower the price of items and shop sales.
  • Purchase “in season” for the lowest produce prices.

Juice

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Frozen Juice Concentrate

Size is specified on benefits balance.

For women only.

  • Allowed:
    • 100% Juice (fruit or vegetable)
    • At least 72 mg or 120% Vitamin C
    • Any flavor or blend

Shelf Stable

46 - 48 oz. only. Any container.

Frozen or Shelf Stable Concentrate

11.5 – 12 oz. juice concentrate must make 48 oz. or

more when mixed per manufacturer’s directions.

Brands:

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  • save-always
  • AppleandEve
  • bluebirdjuice_logo
  • bluebird
  • campoelis
  • Dianes
  • dole
  • essential-logo
  • FoodClub
  • freedoms
  • gaint
  • great-value
  • hy-top
  • hyvee logo
  • iga
  • indian-summer
  • juisy-juice
  • kinger
  • Langers
  • market
  • meijer
  • minite-mind
  • Musselmans_Logo-1
  • Natures
  • northland_logo
  • orchard_logo
  • our-family
  • gold
  • ruby-kist
  • fchnucks
  • seneca
  • shurfine
  • Signature
  • spartan
  • wic_TiptonGroveLogo21
  • tree-top-logo
  • Tropicana_logo
  • v8
  • wic_valu-time
  • welchs
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Premium

Juice - 64 oz.

For children only.

  • Allowed:
    • 100% Juice (fruit or vegetable)
    • At least 72 mg or 120% Vitamin C
    • Any flavor or blend

Shelf Stable or Refrigerated

64 oz. only. Any container.

Brands:

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  • save-always
  • AppleandEve
  • bluebirdjuice_logo
  • campoelis
  • Centrella
  • dole
  • dutch-fams
  • essential-logo
  • everfresh
  • FoodClub
  • freedoms
  • gaint
  • Gold-Emblem
  • great-value
  • Harvest-Classic
  • hy-top
  • Hy-Vee
  • iga
  • indian-summer
  • juisy-juice
  • kinger
  • Langers
  • libbys
  • market
  • Martins
  • meijer
  • motts_logo-copy
  • pure
  • Musselmans_Logo-1
  • Natures
  • Natures-Own
  • Northland
  • ocean-spray
  • orchard_logo
  • Orchard-pure
  • our-family
  • praise-fram
  • ruby-kist
  • SamsChoice
  • fchnucks
  • seneca
  • shoppers
  • shurfine
  • Signature
  • Smart-Sense
  • spartan
  • wic_TiptonGroveLogo21
  • tree-top-logo
  • Tropicana_logo
  • v8
  • wic_valu-time
  • welchs
  • WILDWOOD-APPLE-JUICE
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Premium

Whole Grains

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Bread and Buns

Size: Loaves 16 oz. only. Buns 12 to 16 oz. packages.

  • Allowed:
    • Whole wheat or whole grain

Brands:

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  • Aunt Millie’s bread

    Aunt Millie’s

    • 100% Whole Wheat
    • Healthy Goodness Whole Grain White
  • Best Choice bread

    Best Choice

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Bimbo bread

    Bimbo

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Bunny bread

    Bunny

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Butternut bread

    Butternut

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Family Choice bread

    Family Choice

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Kroger bread

    Kroger

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Lewis Bake Shop bread

    Lewis Bake Shop

    • Healthy Life Sugar Free 100% Whole Wheat
    • Healthy Life 100% Whole Wheat
    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Meijer bread

    Meijer

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Nature’s Own bread

    Nature’s Own

    • 100% Whole Grain Sugar Free
    • 100% Whole Wheat with Honey
  • Our Family bread

    Our Family

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Pepperidge Farms bread

    Pepperidge Farms

    • 100% Whole Wheat Hamburger Buns
    • Light Style Soft Wheat
    • Light Style 100% Whole Wheat
    • Very Thin 100% Whole Wheat
  • Roman Meal bread

    Roman Meal

    • Sungrain 100% Whole Wheat
  • Sara Lee bread

    Sara Lee

    • Classic 100% Whole Wheat
  • Schnuck’s bread

    Schnuck’s

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Shoppers Value bread

    Shoppers Value

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • bread

    Signature Select

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Stern’s bread

    Stern’s

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Village Hearth bread

    Village Hearth

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Wonder bread

    Wonder

    • 100% Whole Wheat
  • Not included:
    • Rolls
    • Bagels
    • Bakery items
    • Organic

Oats

Size: 16 – 18 oz.

  • Allowed:
    • Any brand
    • Quick, rolled, gluten free, or old fashioned oats
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Steel-cut oats
    • Added sugar, fat, oil, or salt

Bulgur

Size: 16 - 18 oz.

  • Allowed:
    • Plain, boxes or bags
    • Instant, quick or regular
  • Not included:
    • Added fats, oils, sodium, or seasonings
    • Organic

Whole Grain Barley

Size: 16 - 18 oz.

  • Allowed:
    • Plain, boxes or bags
    • Instant, quick or regular
  • Not included:
    • Added fats, oils, sodium, or seasonings
    • Organic

Brown Rice

Size: 14 – 16 oz.

  • Allowed:
    • Any brand
    • Plain, boxes, or bags
    • Instant, quick, or regular
  • Not included:
    • Organic

Whole Wheat Pasta

Size: 16 oz. only

  • Allowed:
    • Any shape whole wheat pasta

Brands:

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  • Americas-Choice
  • Barilla
  • essential-logo
  • gia_russa_logo
  • gaint
  • great-value
  • Heartland
  • Hodgson-Milll_Logo
  • Hyvee logo
  • kinger
  • meijer
  • our-family
  • pstazara
  • Racconto
  • Ronzoni_logo
  • fchnucks
  • Signature
  • fage
  • Not included:
    • Organic

Tortillas

Size: 16 oz. only

Brands:

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  • tortilla

    Best Choice

    • Whole Wheat
    • Corn
  • Celia’s Package

    Celia’s

    • Whole Wheat
    • Yellow Corn
    • White Corn
  • Chi-Chi’s Package

    Chi-Chi’s

    • Whole Wheat
    • Corn
  • Don Pancho Package

    Don Pancho

    • Whole Wheat
  • Essential Everyday Package

    Essential Everyday

    • Corn 5½”
    • Whole Wheat 8” Whole Grain
  • Food Club Package

    Food Club

    • Whole Wheat
  • Frescados Package

    Frescados

    • Whole Wheat
  • Great Value Package

    Great Value

    • Whole Wheat
  • Hy-Top Package

    Hy-Top

    • Yellow Corn
  • Kroger Package

    Kroger

    • Whole Wheat
    • Gluten Free Yellow Corn
  • La Banderita Package

    La Banderita

    • Whole Wheat
    • Corn
  • Meijer Package

    Meijer

    • Whole Wheat 8”
  • Mi Casa Package

    Mi Casa

    • Whole Wheat
  • Mission Package

    Mission

    • Whole Wheat
    • Corn
  • Ortega Package

    Ortega

    • Whole Wheat
  • Our Family Package

    Our Family

    • Yellow Corn
    • White Corn
    • Whole Wheat
  • Schnucks Package

    Schnucks

    • Whole Wheat
  • Signature Select Package

    Signature Select

    • Whole Wheat
  • Tio Santi Package

    Tio Santi

    • Whole Wheat

Cereal

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Size: Breakfast Cereal (9 oz. - 36 oz. size packages) in any combination.

Pregnant women and women considering becoming pregnant: Look for the cereals with 100% DV (daily value) of folic acid.

Size: Breakfast Cereal (9 oz. to 36 oz. size packages) in any combination.
(11.8 oz. and 23.7 oz. Instant Oatmeal allowed as an exception).

Brands:

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B&G FOODS

  • Cream_of_Rice_Original

    Original

  • cream-of-rice-1

    Instant

  • creamofwheat

    Original

  • instant Package

    Instant

  • minute

    2½ Minute

  • 10minute

    10 Minute

  • Whole_Grain_Instant

    Whole Grain Instant

  • Grain

    Whole Grain 2½ Minute

General Mills

  • Bluey Package

    Bluey

  • regular-only

    Original

  • multigrain Package

    Multigrain

  • Cheerios-Hearty-Nut-Medley

    Cheerios Hearty Nut Medley

  • apple-strawberry

    Cheerios Veggie Blends Apple Strawberry

  • Cheerios-Veggie-Blends-Blueberry-Banana

    Cheerios Veggie Blends Blueberry Banana

  • Strawberry-Vanilla

    Strawberry Vanilla

  • Blueberry Package

    Blueberry

  • Corn Package

    Corn

  • Rice_chex

    Rice

  • Wheat Package

    Wheat

  • Fiber-One-Honey

    Fiber One Honey Clusters

  • kix

    Original

  • Total-Whole-Grain

    Total Whole Grain

  • Wheaties Package

    Wheaties

  • Wheaties Protein

    Wheaties Protein -
    Maple Almond

  • Honey Pecan

    Wheaties Protein -
    Honey Pecan

Grain Berry

  • grain-berry

    Apple Cinnamon Toasted Oats

  • red-berry

    Cinnamon Frosted Shredded Wheat

  • malti-ban

    MultiBran Flakes

  • Toasted-berry

    Original Toasted Oats

Kellogg’s

  • Complete-Bran

    Complete Bran

  • Honey Package

    Honey

  • Original Package

    Original

  • Cinnamon Package

    Cinnamon

  • Crispix

    Original

  • Honey

    Golden Honey

  • Blueberry Package

    Blueberry

  • Chocolate Package

    Chocolate

  • Cinnamon-Roll

    Cinnamon Roll

  • Filled-Mixed-Berry

    Filled Mixed Berry

  • Original5

    Original

  • Bite-Size

    Bite Size

  • Pumpkin-Spice

    Pumpkin Spice

  • Strawberry Package

    Strawberry

  • Honey-Toasted

    Honey Toasted

  • Warm-Cinnamon Package

    Warm Cinnamon

  • Original4

    Original

  • Original0

    Original

  • Cinnamonfsdf

    Protein Multi-Grain Touch of Cinnamon

Malt-O-Meal

  • malt-Original

    Original

  • coco-malt

    CocoWheats

  • farina Package

    Farina

  • Original Package

    Original

Post

  • great-grains-banana-nut-crunch-1

    Banana Nut Crunch

  • Crunchy-Pecan

    Crunchy Pecan

  • honey-almonds

    Almonds

  • Cinnamon-post

    Cinnamon

  • honey-roasted

    Honey Roasted

  • Pecans

    Maple and Pecans

  • vanilla Package

    Vanilla

Quaker

  • Original Package

    Instant Grits - Original Only

  • Instant Oatmeal - Original Only Package

    Instant Oatmeal - Original Only

  • wic_Quaker_Life_Original Package

    Original

  • life-vanilla

    Vanilla

  • Oat-Brang

    Oat Bran

  • Squares

    Brown Sugar

  • Squares52

    Cinnamon

  • Honey-Nut

    Honey Nut

Store Brands

  • Allowed:
    • Eligible varieties include: Corn Flakes, Crispy Rice, Instant Oatmeal, Frosted Shredded Wheat, Toasted Oats, Rice Squares, Corn Squares, Corn Hexagons, Rice Hexagons

Brands:

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  • bluebirdjuice_logo
  • essential-logo
  • FoodClub
  • great-value
  • hy-top
  • bac_hyvee_logo
  • iga
  • kiggins
  • kinger
  • meijer
  • our-family
  • fchnucks
  • shoppers
  • shurfine
  • Signature
  • Smart-logo
  • wic_valu-time

Protein

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Beans, Peas, and Lentils

  • Allowed:
    • Any type

Canned

Size: 15 oz. – 64 oz.

Dry

Size: 1 lb. bag (16 oz.)

  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Boxed
    • Baked beans
    • Canned green beans
    • Canned peas
    • Wax beans
    • Soups
    • Added sugars, fats, oils, seasoning, or meats

Eggs

Size: 1 dozen

  • Allowed:
    • Large or extra large white and/or brown eggs
    • Cage/Range free
    • Least expensive brand
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Premium
    • Jumbo
    • High cost specialty eggs (reduced cholesterol, Omega-3 vegetarian fed)

For fully breastfeeding moms.

Fish

Size: Any Size

  • Allowed:
    • Packed in water, oil, or vegetable broth
    • Chunk Light Tuna: Any size cans or pouches. Pouches may have seasoning added, excluding extra ingredients.
    • Pink Salmon: Any size cans or pouches.
    • Sardines: Any size cans in water, oil, or brine. Added Flavors: tomato, mustard, or lemon.
    • Mackerel: Any size cans in water, oil, or brine.
  • Not included:
    • Organic
    • Albacore or Yellow Fin
    • White
    • Solid
    • Fresh
    • Frozen
    • Premium brand

Peanut Butter

Size: 16 oz. – 18 oz. jars

  • Allowed:
    • Natural, creamy, crunchy, or extra crunchy
  • Not included:
    • Peanut spreads
    • Freshly ground or whipped peanut butter
    • Flavored peanut butter
    • Organic peanut butter
    • Peanut butter with palm oil or added ingredients such as vitamins, minerals, Omega 3, DHA, or EPA

Tofu

Size: 14 oz. – 17 oz. packages

  • Allowed:
    • Regular
    • Organic

Brands:

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  • azumaya
  • framika
  • house-food
  • nasoya
  • orgenic
  • simple-truth
  • west-toy-1
  • woodstock
  • Not included:
    • Added fats, sugars, sweeteners, oils, sodium, or seasoning
    • Fried tofu
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr Mom
What if I move?

If you plan to move somewhere else in Indiana, you can check our website for a listing of all WIC offices in the state at www.wic.in.gov. If you plan to move out of Indiana, you can call your local WIC office. They can give you information about WIC programs in other states and overseas. You may also call the State WIC Office at 1-800-522-0874. You may request a Verification of Certification form from your local WIC office. This form includes information needed to transfer your household from Indiana WIC to the WIC clinic in your new state.

What is a proxy?

A proxy is someone you trust. You give this person permission to use your eWIC card if you can’t go to the store. You must make sure your proxy understands what foods to buy and how to use the eWIC card. This person may also bring your child to appointments. 

Be careful if you give someone your card and PIN as they could redeem all of your WIC benefits. These benefits will NOT be replaced. Only give your card and PIN to people you have selected as proxies.

Why can’t WIC staff talk to my friend or my mother about my child or me?

The WIC program protects your right to privacy. WIC will not share any information without your permission. This includes appointment times and medical information.

Can WIC help find other services for my family?

Ask your WIC staff about services in your area. During your enrollment in WIC, referrals can be made to Medicaid and social service providers. Although the Indiana WIC Program does not provide health care, Indiana WIC can refer all applicants to health care providers as appropriate.

Some of the referrals include:

  • Medicaid
  • TANF
  • 1-800-QUIT NOW
  • Maternal and Child Health Programs
  • Education Programs
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Breastfeeding Is Healthy for You and Baby
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You can help your baby develop and grow with your own breastmilk. It is also a healthy, affordable option.

Healthy for You

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  • Helps keep your bones strong, which will protect you from osteoporosis in the future
  • Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes and also reduces the risk of breast and ovarian cancers
  • Supports your body's recovery during postpartum

Healthy for Babies

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  • Provides all the right nutrients in the right amounts
  • Digests easily in baby's tummy
  • Helps prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, asthma, heart disease, and cancer
  • Reduces risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS), ear infections, RSV, and diarrhea
  • Promotes brain growth. Studies show that children who were breastfed have higher IQs

Great for Families

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  • Helps you and baby stay healthy
  • A healthier you and baby are more active and ready for play
  • Saves time, money, and the environment
  • Less prep work for you — milk is readily available at the right temperature
Indiana WIC has Lactation Consultants and Peer Counselors on staff to provide breastfeeding support at no cost. WIC can help with any challenges including pain or discomfort, exclusive pumping, going back to work or school, and more.

Breastfeed!
You & Baby Get More Food

Exclusively Breastfeeding Up to 1 Year
Partially Breastfeeding Up to 1 Year
Not Breastfeeding  Up to 6 Months
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How To Use Your Indiana eWIC Card

Using Your eWIC Card

Most stores process WIC in all checkout lanes. Check with your store to better understand their process. The following steps describe the general process for completing a WIC transaction and may differ slightly from store to store.
  • Select the food items you need at the store using tools such as the INWIC mobile app, program booklet, and/or your eWIC card to see your current benefit balance.
  • Some stores require you to separate WIC items from other purchases. Ask if this is needed.
  • Tell the cashier that you are using an Indiana eWIC Card.
  • The cashier scans items to confirm they are WIC approved and included within your family’s authorized food package.
  • If you are buying non-WIC items, have the cashier scan the WIC items first.
  • Coupons, store loyalty cards, and other special offers are allowed, but may impact what is accepted in the WIC transaction.
  • You or the cashier swipes the eWIC card.
  • Enter your four digit PIN.
  • The cashier gives you a receipt. Make sure you leave with your card and receipt.
  • Use another form of payment for non-WIC items such as SNAP, debit card, cash, discount cards, etc.
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Check your balance

You can get a benefit balance by checking your last store receipt, by:
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Checking the Benefits page on the
INWIC Mobile App

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Calling Customer Service at
1-855-349-1454

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Accessing the Cardholder Website at
https://www.wicconnect.com/

What if I lose/damage my eWIC card?

If you lose or damage your eWIC card, call Customer Service at 1-855-349-1454 to cancel your card and then contact your clinic to find out how to get a replacement card. The Customer Service number is also located on the back of your Indiana eWIC Card. You can call this number, free of charge, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

When should I call customer service?
  • If your eWIC card is lost or stolen.
  • If your eWIC card is damaged or will not work.
  • If someone is using your eWIC card without your approval.
  • If you forget your PIN or would like to reset your PIN.
  • If you have questions or need help with your eWIC card.
How do I take care of my eWIC card?

• Keep your card safe and clean.

• DO NOT throw it away if all of the benefits have been used. The same card is used every month.

• Keep the black strip on the back free from scratches.

• DO NOT bend, fold or twist it, punch holes, or use it to scrape windshields or open door locks.

• DO NOT store it near magnets or electrical equipment like mobile phones.

• DO NOT leave it in the sun or other hot places like the dashboard of your car.

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Tips & Reminders

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Don’t forget to keep your appointment for your WIC benefits.

Your clinic may note the appointment in the WIC Appointments section below. You can also find information about your next appointment on the INWIC Mobile App. If you receive your benefits late, you may get less food for the month.

You get your WIC benefits on your Indiana eWIC card during your in-clinic, telephone, or online nutrition education appointment. At your clinic visit, staff will offer to provide a list of your household's WIC benefits for the current month and for future months. The list shows the start and end dates for the benefit months.

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Keep appointments.

Call your WIC clinic if you need to reschedule.

You may lose out on benefits if you do not reschedule your missed appointments.

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Use eWIC cards correctly.

Shop where Indiana eWIC cards are welcome. Buy only the foods listed on the shopping list. Use your benefits before they expire. Review your eWIC receipt or benefit balance in the WIC app after purchasing WIC foods at the store.

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Keep your WIC Program Booklet.

  • Take it to the store to help identify WIC approved foods.
  • Take it to the clinic to note appointments.

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Shop smart!

  • Plan how to use your eWIC card so you have food for the whole month.
  • Compare prices on foods and buy the least expensive brand.
  • Use coupons and look for “buy one, get one free” and other store offers.

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Consider breastfeeding your baby.

Babies are born to breastfeed. Nursing mothers receive additional food and may remain on the WIC program up to one year. Ask for breastfeeding support and information at your WIC clinic.

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Select authorized food packages.

Know the food package sizes allowed in your benefits and loaded to your eWIC card. Selecting the correct food package sizes will allow your eWIC card to properly pay for all of your items at checkout.

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WIC foods cannot be returned to the store for credit or cash or exchanged for other items.

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Be polite to the cashier.

If you have trouble using your benefits or finding WIC foods at the grocery store, call your local WIC clinic to let us know so we can help.

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Look for matching shelf tags located by many WIC approved items.

What to bring to the grocery store:

Indiania WIC
  • eWIC Card
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  • WIC Program Booklet
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  • Use the WIC App on your phone to find WIC approved foods
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WIC Appointments

Download and print your WIC appointment tracker here:

DOWNLOAD
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Important Information

Buying, selling, or trading WIC benefits is NOT ALLOWED. If suspected of these actions, you may:

REPAY IN CASH the value of the food/formula benefits; or

LOSE YOUR BENEFITS from the WIC program.

Absolutely no:

Trading
ebay
facebook
Craigslist
Cash
Garage Sales
If you have questions or concerns, see your local WIC staff, contact the State WIC office at 1-800-522-0874 or email INWICFraud@health.in.gov.
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Notify The WIC Office If You:

  • Are unable to keep a scheduled appointment.
  • Give birth.
  • Need help or support with breastfeeding.
  • Are unable to purchase WIC foods.
  • Have any problems or concerns about the store.
  • Have questions about WIC services.
  • Are moving out of Indiana.

Questions?

Just call 800-522-0874 or contact your local WIC clinic.
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Your Rights & Responsibilities
For The Indiana WIC Program

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Participants Rights

  • The standards for eligibility and participation in the WIC Program are the same for everyone, regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex (including gender identity and sexual orientation).
  • You may appeal any decision made by the WIC clinic regarding your eligibility for the Program.
  • The WIC clinic will make health services, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support available to you, and you are encouraged to participate in these services. However, you have the right to decline offered services or referrals.

Participant Responsibilities

  • Using eWIC card correctly when purchasing WIC items at the store.
  • Treating clinic and store employees in a respectful manner.
  • Providing truthful information.
  • Teaching your proxies their role in the WIC Program.
  • Not being on WIC in more than one clinic at a time (in-state or out-of-state).

Your rights and obligations under the program also include not selling, attempting to sell or trade WIC foods, formula, WIC issued breast pumps, breastfeeding supplies, or eWIC card on social media sites.

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Contact Us

2 North Meridian Street, 5th Floor Indianapolis, Indiana 46204
800-522-0874
wic.in.gov

Learn More

  • How to Apply
  • Approved Foods
  • Find a Clinic

Resources

WIC Breastfeeding Support
  • INWIC Android App
  • INWIC Apple App
  • Indiana WIC Link to Facebook page
  • Indiana WIC on Instagram

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      Side Lying Hold

      Side-Lying Hold

      1. For the right breast, lie on your right side with your baby facing you.
      2. Pull your baby close. Your baby’s mouth should be level with your nipple.
      3. In this position, you can cradle your baby’s back with your left arm and support yourself with your right arm and/or pillows.
      4. Keep loose clothing and bedding away from your baby.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • You had a C-section
      • You want to rest while baby feeds
      • You are breastfeeding in the middle of the night
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Cross Cradle Hold

      Cross-Cradle Hold

      1. For the right breast, use your left arm to hold your baby’s head at your right breast and baby’s body toward your left side. A pillow across your lap can help support your left arm.
      2. Gently place your left hand behind your baby’s ears and neck, with your thumb and index finger behind each ear and your palm between baby’s shoulder blades. Turn your baby’s body toward yours so your tummies are touching.
      3. Hold your breast as if you are squeezing a sandwich. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
      4. As your baby’s mouth opens, push gently with your left palm on baby’s head to help them latch on. Make sure you keep your fingers out of the way.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • Your baby is premature
      • Your baby has a weak suck
      • Your baby needs help to stay latched
      • Your baby needs extra head support
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Football Hold

      Clutch or “Football” Hold

      1. For the right breast, hold your baby level, facing up, at your right side.
      2. Put your baby’s head near your right nipple and support their back and legs under your right arm.
      3. Hold the base of your baby’s head with your right palm. A pillow underneath your right arm can help support your baby’s weight.
      4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Bring baby to you instead.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • You had a C-section
      • You have large breasts
      • You have flat or inverted nipples
      • You have a strong milk let-down
      • You are breastfeeding twins
      • Your baby likes to feed in an upright position
      • Your baby has reflux
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Breastfeeding Holds

      Cradle Hold

      1. For the right breast, cradle your baby with your right arm. Your baby will be on their left side across your lap, facing you at nipple level.
      2. Your baby’s head will rest on your right forearm with your baby’s back along your inner arm and palm.
      3. Turn your baby’s tummy toward your tummy. Your left hand is free to support your breast, if needed. Pillows can help support your arm and elbow.
      4. To protect your back, avoid leaning down to your baby. Instead, bring your baby to you.
      5. Reverse for the left breast.

      This hold is useful when:

      • Your baby needs help latching on
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position
      Breastfeeding Holds

      Laid-Back Hold

      1. Lean back on a pillow with your baby’s tummy touching yours and their head at breast level. Some moms find that sitting up nearly straight works well. Others prefer to lean back and lie almost flat.
      2. You can place your baby’s cheek near your breast, or you may want to use one hand to hold your breast near your baby. It’s up to you and what you think feels best.
      3. Your baby will naturally find your nipple, latch, and begin to suckle.

      This hold is useful when:

      • Your baby is placed on your chest right after birth
      • You have a strong milk let-down
      • You have large breasts
      • You and your baby are comfortable in this position