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Maine WIC Program Approved Foods List
WIC provides a monthly food package of nutritious foods that contain protein, iron, calcium, vitamins A and C. These foods should be eaten as part of a well-balanced diet. Maine has developed a WIC Approved Foods List which lists the specific foods from the WIC food groups that can be purchased with WIC checks.
MILK
Gallon sizes only*, type specific on check
NO flavored, organic or raw milk or glass bottles
*Lactaid will be sold by the half gallon as printed on check
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CARROTS
Any brand
Fresh: 1 or 2 lb bags, regular or baby
Frozen: sliced, 16-oz bag
Canned: sliced, 14-20 oz can
NO Organic
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JUICES
Apple:
 
 
 
Grapefruit:
Any Brand
Grape:
 
 
Orange:
Any Brand
Orange-Pineapple:
Any Brand
Pineapple:
 
Liquid Concentrate 11.5 oz cans:
 
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EGGS
Grade A, Any size
NO fertile, organic, free-range, cage free, vegetarian feed, natural or low cholesterol
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PEANUT BUTTER
Any brand, 16-18 oz jar
NO peanut spreads reduced/low fat, squeezable, organic
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CHEESE
Any brand, domestic block, shredded or sliced
American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss
NO DELI OR RANDOM WEIGHT CHEESE
NO individually wrapped, cubed, wheels, wedges, string, imported, organic; cheese food, whips or spreads; blends or flavored
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DRIED BEANS/PEAS/LENTILS
Any brand, one-pound bag
NO organic, soup mix
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INFANT CEREAL
Dry without fruit - barley, mixed, oatmeal or rice
NO fruit, high protein, Earth's Best®, formula fortified
INFANT FORMULA
Brand and type listed on check
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TUNA
Any brand, 6-6.5 oz can, water packed
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WIC Food |
Key Nutrients Provided |
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| Milk |
Protein, Calcium, Vitamins A and D, Folate, Riboflavin |
| Cheese |
Protein, Calcium, Vitamins A and D, Riboflavin |
| Iron-Fortified Cereal |
Iron, B Vitamins |
| Juice |
Vitamin C, Folate |
| Eggs |
Protein, B Vitamins, Folate |
| Dry Beans/Peanut Butter |
Protein, B Vitamins, Folate, Fiber |
| Iron-Fortified Infant Formula |
Not as good as breast milk, however the best alternate source of nutrients for an infant. |
| Carrots |
Beta-Carotene, a form of Vitamin A |
| Tuna |
Protein |
Cereals: 12 ounce box or larger |
NAME BRANDS:
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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STORE BRANDS:
BEST YET:
Frosted Shredded Wheat (bite-size)
GREAT VALUE - WAL-MART:
Bran Flakes*
Corn Flakes
Crisp Rice
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Multi-Grain Flakes
Crunchy Nuggets
Toasted Rice, Oats or Corn
HANNAFORD:
Bran Flakes*
Corn Flakes
Crispy Hexagons*
Crisp Rice
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Nutty Nuggets
Oats n More - Almond
Oats n More - Honey
Toasted Corn
Toasted Rice
Toasted Oats
Whole Grain 100 Flakes
IGA:
Bran Flakes*
Corn Flakes
Crispy Corn Puffs*
Crispy Corn & Rice*
Crispy Rice
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Nutty Nuggets
Oats n More w/Honey
RALSTON:
Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Tasteeos
SAVE A LOT - NATURE'S CRUNCH/MORNIN GEM:
Bran Flakes
Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
SHAW'S:
Bran Flakes*
Bundled Oats: Honey/Almond
Corn Flakes
Crispy Rice
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Nutty Nuggets
Rice Greats
Toasted Oats
SHURFINE:
Bran Flakes*
Corn Flakes
Crisp Rice
Frosted Shredded Wheat
Oats n More - Almond
Shurfine Oats
EGGS: Grade A, Any Size
NO fertile, organic, free-range, free-running, cage free, vegetarian feed, natural or low cholesterol |
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| INFANT CEREAL: Dry, without fruit-barley, Mixed, Oatmeal, or Rice
INFANT FORMULA: Brand & type listed on check
JUICE 100% Unsweetened :
Frozen Concentrate 10-12 OZ. CANS
Apple: Great Value, Hannaford, IGA, Langer's,
Old Orchard, Red & White, Seneca, Shaw's, ShurFine
Grapefruit: Any brand
Grape: Great Value, Hannaford, Old Orchard, Welch's purple or white
Orange: Any brand
Orange/Pineapple: Any brand
Pineapple: Dole, Old Orchard
Liquid Concentrate 11.5 OZ CANS
Welch's 100% Juice: Apple, grape, white grape
MILK: Pasteurized, type listed on check
Any brand: GALLON SIZE ONLY whole, low-fat, light, reduced fat, skim/nonfat/fat free
Evaporated, Dry, UHT: Only if printed on check
Acidophilus, Lactaid: Only if printed on check:
NO flavored, organic or raw milk; glass bottles
CHEESE: Domestic, any brand, ONE PACKAGE ONLY, up to 16-oz, block, shredded or
sliced:American, Cheddar, Mozzarella, Provolone, Swiss
NO DELI OR RANDOM WEIGHT CHEESE ALLOWED
NO individually wrapped, cubed, wheels, wedges, string, imported, organic; cheese food,
whips or spreads; cheese blends or flavored
PEANUT BUTTER: Any brand, 16-18 oz jar
NO flavored, reduced/low fat, squeezable, organic
DRIED PEAS/BEANS/LENTILS: Any brand, one-pound bag
NO soup mix, organic
TUNA: Any brand packed in water, 6-6.5 oz can
NO oil packed or pouches
CARROTS: Any brand:
Fresh: 1 or 2 lb. bags, regular or baby
Frozen, sliced: 16 oz bag
Canned, sliced: 14-20 oz can
NO organic
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The WIC Program is open to pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, and children up to age five. The foods provided by the WIC program are intended to supplement the diet with important nutrients. For example, approved cereals have iron. The 100% juices provide vitamin C.
Below are some examples of possible cereal combinations. Note it may not always be possible to purchase the EXACT amount of cereal listed on your check.
Remember - You can buy less, but never more.
WIC Transaction Procedures
- Review the dates on the WIC check. Do not use checks dated before the "first date to use" or after the "last date to use".
- Make sure the items selected are WIC approved and do not exceed the quantity listed on the check. Always consult your WIC Approved Foods List.
- Separate your WIC items for each check.
- Give you WIC ID to the cashier even if you know each other.
- The cashier will ask you to fill in the purchase price of the WIC items. The computer in some stores will do this for you.
- The cashier will ask you to sign the check.
- The cashier will compare your signature to the one on your WIC ID Folder.
- The cashier will give you a receipt.
The WIC program is an equal opportunity program.
If you have questions please call the
Maine WIC Program at
207-287-3991 or 800-437-9300.
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