Texas WIC Approved Foods

Texas WIC's shopping guide covers 11 food groups: fruits and vegetables, milk, cheese and eggs, whole grains, beans and peanut butter, fish, breakfast cereal, yogurt, special milks, tofu and juice, baby food, and kosher milk and cheese. For each food it says which sizes and types you can buy, what is not approved, and, for some foods, which brands to choose. Below, the guide is sorted into cards you can scan.

This page is built from the Texas WIC Approved Foods Shopping Guide (WIC-34) from Texas Health and Human Services, Texas WIC. The guide is effective April 2026 to March 2027 (revision 4/26), and the state posted it on April 1, 2026. We last checked it in September 2026. The state updates its list over time, so confirm a product in the myWIC app or with your WIC office before you shop. Published by Robert B. (publisher and editor)

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food groups: 11
food types: 34
named brands: 89
guide period: Apr 2026 to Mar 2027

Use the guide with your benefit list

The guide shows brands and sizes. You also need your WIC benefit list: use the myWIC app to see your benefits, or bring the list you got at the WIC office. A store cashier can print a receipt with your balance. Use all your benefits each month, because what is left does not roll over.

How to read this page

"Choose any brand" means any brand of that food. "Choose these brands" means only the brands listed. "Look for the pink WIC sticker" means items tagged with the pink WIC Approved Item sticker, which can differ by store. "Not WIC approved" lists what you cannot buy with your Texas WIC card. Stores might not carry every item or brand.

Fruits and vegetables

1 food type

Fruits and vegetables

Choose any brand

Single or mixed.
Organic or regular.

Fresh

Whole, cut, packaged or bagged.
Fresh cut herbs.
Beans and peas, such as fresh lima beans or black-eyed peas.

Not WIC approved

Items from the salad bar, party trays with dip or fruit baskets.
Items with dressing, croutons or toppings.
Decorative or ornamental foods.
Spices, dried herbs or potted herbs.

Frozen

Any package size and type.
Frozen beans and peas, such as edamame, green beans, black-eyed peas or lima beans.

Not WIC approved

Creamed, sauced or breaded vegetables.
Added sugars, artificial sweeteners, oil, rice, grains or other ingredients.

Cans, glass jars and plastic containers

Any package size.
Fruit in juice or water.
Applesauce must be unsweetened.

Not WIC approved

Pouches or packets.
Pickles, olives or dried fruit.
Fruit with added sugars, artificial sweeteners or syrup.
Creamed vegetables or vegetables with sauce, oil or meat.
Items with water or juice listed as the first ingredient.

Shopping tip: Canned green beans, wax beans and lima beans count as fruit and vegetable benefits. All other types of canned beans count as canned beans.

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Milk, cheese and eggs

3 food types

Milk

Look for the pink WIC sticker

Children 2 to 5 years old and women

Fat-free skim or low-fat (½% or 1%) milk in a half-gallon or gallon.
Nonfat or low-fat buttermilk in a half-gallon.

Children 1 year old

Whole milk in a half-gallon or gallon (no buttermilk).

Not WIC approved

Organic
2%
Flavored (such as chocolate)
Added DHA or omega-3
Oat, almond or goat milk

Shopping tip: A quart is only available if it's listed on your benefits.

Cheese

Look for the pink WIC sticker

16 oz. (1 lb.) or 32 oz. (2 lb.) packages.
Block or sliced.
Regular, reduced-fat or low-fat.
Mozzarella string cheese (16 oz.).

American
Cheddar
Colby
Colby Jack
Longhorn
Monterey Jack
Mozzarella
Muenster
Provolone
Swiss

Not WIC approved

Individually wrapped slices
Shredded cheese
Cheese food product
Cheese from the deli
Organic or imported cheese

Eggs

Choose any brand

One dozen carton.
Grade A or AA.
Organic or regular.
Any size egg in white or brown shells.

Not WIC approved

Free-range or pasture-raised eggs

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Whole grains

8 food types · 25 named brands

Whole wheat bread, bagels and buns

Choose any brand

12 oz. to 24 oz. packages.
Bread, bagels or buns.
100% whole wheat or 100% whole grain.

Not WIC approved

Organic
Sugar-free or store-made items

Tortillas

Choose any brand

10 oz. to 48 oz. packages, shelf or refrigerated.
Whole wheat, white corn, yellow corn or blue corn.

Not WIC approved

White flour
Organic
Low-carb
Store-made
Tostadas or shells

Brown rice

Choose any brand

14 oz. to 32 oz. packages.
Regular, organic or instant.

Not WIC approved

White rice
Sprouted rice
Boil-in-bag
Microwaveable cups or pouches

Whole wheat pasta

Choose any brand

12 oz. to 16 oz. packages.
100% whole wheat.
Organic or regular.
Any shape such as elbow, penne, rotini, spaghetti or spiral.

Not WIC approved

Gluten-free
Protein-enriched or white pasta

Bulgur

Choose any brand

10 oz. to 24 oz. packages.
Organic or regular.

Not WIC approved

Bulgur mixed with other grains

Oatmeal

Choose these brands

16 oz. to 42 oz. packages.
Old fashioned, quick or steel cut.
Organic or regular.

Approved brands

Always Save
Avelina
Best Choice
Best Yet
Better Oats
Brookshire's
Clearly Organic
Food Club
Full Circle Market
Good & Gather
Granvita
Great Value
H-E-B
Kroger
Mija
Mom's Best
Mountain View Farm
O Organics
Signature Select
Simple Truth
Winco

Shopping tip: Brands of oatmeal listed here count as whole grains. Oatmeal in packets counts as cereal.

Quinoa

Choose these brands

12 oz. to 48 oz. packages.
Organic or regular.

Approved brands

Clearly Organic
Good & Gather
Great Value
H-E-B
Kroger
O Organics
Simple Truth Organic
Sunrise Natural

Not WIC approved

Quinoa mixed with other grains

Corn masa flour

Choose these brands

32 oz. package.
White corn, yellow corn or blue corn.

Approved brands

Maseca
Masabrosa

Shopping tip: The guide shows how to buy 48 oz. of whole grains: choose any combination of the listed packages that adds up to 48 oz.

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Beans and peanut butter

3 food types

Dried beans

Choose any brand

16 oz. (1 lb.) package.
Any type of bean, pea or lentil.

Not WIC approved

Added seasonings or bulk beans

Canned beans

Choose any brand

15 oz. to 16 oz. cans.
Regular, low sodium or organic.
Any type of bean.
Refried beans must be fat-free.

Not WIC approved

Baked beans
Soups
Added ingredients like meat, vegetables or oil

Shopping tip: Canned green beans, wax beans and lima beans count as fruit and vegetable benefits. They don't count as canned beans.

Peanut butter

Choose any brand

16 oz. to 18 oz. jars.
Regular or organic.
Creamy or crunchy.

Not WIC approved

Peanut butter spread
Reduced fat
Freshly ground
Added ingredients like honey, chocolate, jelly or omega-3

Shopping tip: Sunflower seed butter is also available with your peanut butter benefits.

Shopping tip: One item equals 1 package of dry beans, lentils or peas, or 4 cans of beans, or 1 jar of peanut butter.

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Fish

4 food types

Tuna

Choose any brand

2.5 oz. to 12 oz. cans or pouches.
Chunk light.
Packed in water, oil or vegetable broth.

Not WIC approved

Flavored, albacore, tongol, yellowfin or wild skipjack tuna

Salmon

Choose any brand

2.5 oz. to 14.75 oz. cans or pouches.
Pink salmon.
Packed in water or oil.

Not WIC approved

Flavored, smoked, sockeye or red salmon

Sardines

Choose any brand

3.75 oz. to 15 oz. cans.
Packed in water, oil, tomato sauce, hot sauce, mustard or with lemon.

Not WIC approved

Premium brands or items with olives, peppers or jalapeños

Mackerel

Choose any brand

4 oz. to 15 oz. cans.
Atlantic or Pacific chub.
Packed in water, oil or with lemon.

Not WIC approved

King or jack mackerel

Shopping tip: You can choose different items and sizes that add up to the amount of your benefits.

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Breakfast cereal

1 food type · 33 named brands

Breakfast cereal

Choose these brands

8 oz. to 36 oz. packages.

Approved brands and varieties

Cheerios
- Multi Grain
- Veggie Blends Blueberry Banana
- Veggie Blends Apple Strawberry
- Hearty Nut Medley
- Original
Quaker Oatmeal Squares
- Brown Sugar
- Honey Nut
Frosted Mini Wheats
- Blueberry Muffin
- Little Bites
- Strawberry
- Original
Grape-Nuts
- Original
- Flakes
Kashi
- Honey Toasted
- Cocoa Clusters
- Blueberry Clusters
Grain Berry
- Original Toasted Oats
- Apple Cinnamon
- Cinnamon Frosted
- Multi-Bran Flakes
Total
Kix
- Original
Mott's
- Very Berry
- Apple Cinnamon
Bluey
Chex
- Blueberry
- Cinnamon
- Corn
- Rice
- Strawberry Vanilla
- Wheat
Wheaties
- Original
Honey Bunches of Oats
- Cinnamon Bunches
- Honey Roasted
- Maple & Pecans
- Vanilla
- with Almonds
Rice Krispies
Post Bran Flakes
Great Grains
- Banana Nut Crunch
- Crunchy Pecan
Crispix
Kellogg's Corn Flakes
Life
- Original
Mighty Life
- Strawberry Blueberry Bliss
- Very Vanilla
Special K
- Protein
- Cinnamon Pecan
- Original
Mija Honey Oat Flakes
- With Almonds
- Original
Mija Corn Flakes
Mija Crispy Rice
Complete Bran
Cream of Wheat
- Whole Grain
- 2 ½ Minute
- 1 Minute
- Instant Original
Cream of Rice
- Instant
Quaker Grits
- Instant Original
Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice
Malt-O-Meal Mini Spooners
- Frosted
- Strawberry Cream
Malt-O-Meal
- Original
Mountain View Farm
- Instant Original
Quaker Oatmeal
- Instant Original

Shopping tip: The guide marks some cereals as higher in whole grain or gluten-free with small icons; check the printed guide for which ones. You can combine packages to reach your total, for example 36 oz.

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Yogurt

2 food types · 25 named brands

Low-fat and nonfat yogurt

Choose these brands

Children 2 to 5 years old and women

32 oz. (quart-sized) container.
Multipacks available in highlighted brands.

Approved brands and varieties

Activia Multipack
- 4-pack of 4 oz. cups (buy two to equal a quart).
- Low-Fat Mango, Mixed Berry, Peach, Prune, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Vanilla
Best Choice
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Peach, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Vanilla
- Nonfat Plain
Brookshire's
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
Chobani
- Greek Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla Cinnamon
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
Dannon
- Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla
- Nonfat Plain
Food Club
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Strawberry, Vanilla
Great Value
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
- Nonfat Plain
H-E-B
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
- Blended Low-Fat Peach, Strawberry, Vanilla
H-E-B Organics
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
Hill Country Fare
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla
Kroger
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla
LALA
- Low-Fat Mango, Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
Lucerne
- Greek Low-Fat Plain
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Peach, Strawberry, Vanilla
- Nonfat Plain
Mija
- Low-Fat Mango, Strawberry Banana
Mija Multipack
- 8-pack of 4 oz. cups.
- Greek Low-Fat Mango, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana
Mountain High
- Fat-Free Plain
- Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla
Oikos
- Greek Nonfat, Vanilla
- Triple Zero Plain
Simple Truth Organic
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla
Smart Way
- Greek Nonfat Plain
Stonyfield
- Greek Nonfat Plain
- Low-Fat Plain, Vanilla
- Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
Winco
- Greek Nonfat Plain, Vanilla
- Low-Fat Peach, Strawberry, Vanilla
Yoplait
- Low-Fat Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Vanilla
Yoplait Kids Multipack
- 8-pack of 4 oz. cups.
- Low-Fat Berry, Blueberry, Cotton Candy, Raspberry, Strawberry Banana, Strawberry, Wild Berry

Whole milk yogurt

Choose these brands

Children 1 year old

32 oz. (quart-sized) container.
Multipacks available in highlighted brands.

Approved brands and varieties

Best Choice
- Whole Milk Greek Plain
Bettergoods
- Whole Milk Greek Plain
Brookshire's
- Whole Milk Greek Plain
Brown Cow
- Whole Milk Cream Top Maple, Plain, Vanilla
Chobani
- Greek Whole Milk Plain
Dannon
- Whole Milk Plain, Vanilla
H-E-B
- Greek Whole Milk Plain
H-E-B Organics
- Whole Milk Plain, Vanilla
H-E-B Organics Multipack
- 4-pack of 4 oz. cups (buy two to equal a quart).
- Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana
Kroger
- Greek Whole Milk Plain, Vanilla
- Whole Milk Plain
Lucerne
- Greek Whole Milk Plain
- Whole Milk Plain, Vanilla
Mija
- Greek Whole Milk Strawberry
Mija Multipack
- 8-pack of 4 oz. cups.
- Greek Whole Milk Strawberry
Mountain High
- Whole Milk Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
Simple Truth Organic
- Greek Whole Milk Plain
Stonyfield
- Whole Milk Plain, Strawberry, Vanilla
The Greek Gods
- Greek Whole Milk Plain
Winco
- Whole Milk Plain

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Special milks

5 food types · 5 named brands

Lactose-free milk

Choose any brand

Children 2 to 5 years old and women

Fat-free or low-fat (1%) in a half-gallon or 96 oz. container.

Children 1 year old

Whole milk in a half-gallon or 96 oz. container.

Not WIC approved

High-protein
Organic
2%
Flavored (such as chocolate)
Added DHA or omega-3

Evaporated milk

Choose any brand

Children 2 to 5 years old and women

Fat-free or low-fat (1%) in a 12 oz. can.

Children 1 year old

Whole milk in a 12 oz. can.

Not WIC approved

Sweetened condensed milk
Evaporated filled milk

Nonfat dry powdered milk

Choose any brand

Children 2 to 5 years old and women

Fortified with vitamins A and D.
9.6 oz., 25.6 oz. or 64 oz. packages.

Soy milk

Choose these brands

32 oz. container, half-gallon or 96 oz. container.
Refrigerated or shelf-stable.

Approved brands and varieties

8th Continent
- Original
Bettergoods
- Original
Silk
- Original
- Unsweetened
- Vanilla

Shopping tip: Soy milk benefits are listed in gallons but can be purchased in half-gallons.

Pea protein milk

Choose these brands

48 oz. refrigerated containers.

Approved brands and varieties

Ripple Kids
- Original
- Unsweetened
Ripple
- Original
- Unsweetened

Not WIC approved

Vanilla

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Tofu and juice

2 food types · 9 named brands

Tofu

Choose these brands

14 oz. to 16 oz. (1 lb.) refrigerated packages.
Regular or organic.

Approved brands and varieties

Azumaya
- Firm
- Extra Firm
Banyan
- Soft
- Medium Hard
- Hard
Franklin Farms
- Soft
- Medium Firm
- Firm
- Extra Firm
Green Valley
- Firm
H-E-B Organics
- Firm
- Extra Firm
House Foods
- Medium Firm
- Firm
- Extra Firm
Nasoya
- Firm
- Extra Firm
O Organics
- Firm
- Extra Firm
Simple Truth Organic
- Firm
- Extra Firm

Not WIC approved

Seasoned tofu

Juice

Look for the pink WIC sticker

100% juice.

Bottled juice, 64 oz. plastic bottle

Apple
Cranberry
Cranberry Apple
Cranberry Grape
Grapefruit
Orange
Orange Mango
Orange Pineapple
Pineapple
Pineapple Mango
Purple Grape
Tomato
Vegetable
White Grape

Frozen juice, 16 oz. container

Apple
Orange

Refrigerated juice, 64 oz. carton or plastic bottle

Orange

Not WIC approved

Added sugar or sweetener
Juice cocktail

Shopping tip: You can get one container of juice instead of some of your fruit and vegetable benefits. Please ask the staff at your WIC office about this substitution.

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Baby food

3 food types · 2 named brands

Baby food fruits and vegetables

Choose any brand

Infants 6-11 months

4 oz. container (single, 2-pack or variety pack).
2 oz. container (2-pack or variety pack).
Single or mixed fruits, vegetables or both.
Regular or organic.

Not WIC approved

With cereal, oatmeal, quinoa, rice, pasta, yogurt or meat
Pouches, dinners or toddler foods
Added ingredients such as DHA, sugar or salt
Items with water listed as the first ingredient

Shopping tip: A 2-pack of 4 oz. containers counts as 2 containers. A 2-pack of 2 oz. containers counts as 1 container.

Shopping tip: You can exchange some of your baby food benefits for fruits and vegetables. Please ask the staff at your WIC office about this substitution.

Baby cereal

Choose these brands

Infants 6-11 months

8 oz. or 16 oz. containers.
Organic or regular.

Approved brands and varieties

Gerber
- Multigrain
- Oatmeal
- Rice
Earth’s Best
- Multigrain
- Oatmeal

Not WIC approved

Cereal with fruit, formula, DHA or added ingredients

Baby food meats

Choose any brand

Fully breastfeeding infants 6-11 months

2.5 oz. single container or variety pack of 2.5 oz. containers.
Regular or organic.
Any single meat with broth or gravy such as chicken, beef, turkey or ham.

Not WIC approved

Dinners
Meat with vegetables or fruit
DHA, sugar or salt

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Kosher milk and cheese

2 food types · 4 named brands

Kosher milk

Choose these brands

Children 2 to 5 years old and women

Fat-free or low-fat (1%) in a half-gallon or gallon.

Children 1 year old

Whole milk in a half-gallon or gallon.

Approved brands

Pride of the Farm

Kosher cheese

Choose these brands

16 oz. (1 lb.) package.

Approved brands and varieties

Haolam
- Cheddar
- Mozzarella
Miller’s
- Mozzarella
Natural & Kosher
- Mozzarella (block or sliced)
- White American

Shopping tip: Kosher milk and cheese will only scan as WIC approved if they are on your benefits. Talk to the staff at your WIC office if you would like these items.

These stores carry kosher milk and cheese in the approved sizes. Call the store before shopping.

Austin

H-E-B, 7015 Village Center Drive: 512-502-8445

Dallas area

Tom Thumb, 11920 Preston Road: 972-392-2501
Tom Thumb, 1380 West Campbell Road: 972-680-6010

Houston area

H-E-B, 4955 Beechnut Street: 713-662-4000
Kroger, 10306 South Post Oak Road: 713-721-7691

San Antonio

H-E-B, 8503 NW Military Highway: 210-479-4300

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How to check a product before you buy

1
Check your benefits. Use the myWIC app or your benefit list to see which foods you can buy and how much.
2
Match the brand and size. Check this page, the printed guide, or myWIC for the right brand and package size. For milk, cheese and juice, look for the pink WIC sticker.
3
Scan it in the store. The myWIC scan feature tells you whether an item is WIC approved and whether you have active benefits for it.
4
Not sure? Ask. Call the help line below, or ask the staff at your WIC office, before you buy.

Texas WIC information line: 800-942-3678

Common questions

What do "Choose any brand" and "Choose these brands" mean?

"Choose any brand" means any brand of that food is fine if it meets the size and type rules. "Choose these brands" means only the brands named in the guide are covered. "Look for the pink WIC sticker" means choose items tagged with the pink WIC Approved Item sticker; the brands can differ at each store.

What if an item does not scan at checkout?

Check your benefit balance to make sure you have benefits left. Then check the guide or myWIC to make sure the item is the right size and brand. If it still does not scan as a WIC item, you can pay for it with your other groceries or put it back. If you think it should have scanned, use the "Report WIC Food Item Not Scanning" link in myWIC so WIC can review it.

How do I pay with my WIC card?

After all your items are scanned, you pay for your WIC items first. Pay with your WIC card and enter your PIN. The cashier gives you two receipts: one shows your starting balance and the other shows which items will be removed from your card. Check them, press approve, and save your receipts.

Which milk can my child get?

For children 1 year old, the guide lists whole milk in a half-gallon or gallon. For children 2 to 5 years old and women, it lists fat-free or low-fat (½% or 1%) milk in a half-gallon or gallon. A quart is only available if it is listed on your benefits. Organic, 2%, flavored, oat, almond and goat milk are not approved.

Can I buy organic foods?

It depends on the food. The guide says "organic or regular" for eggs, fruits and vegetables, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, canned beans, peanut butter and several others, but organic is not approved for milk, cheese, whole wheat bread or tortillas. Check the rules for each food.

Is infant formula in this guide?

No. This shopping guide covers baby food, baby cereal and baby food meats, but it does not list infant formula. Ask your WIC office which formula, if any, is in your baby's food package.

Do unused benefits roll over?

No. The guide says to use all your WIC benefits each month and that remaining benefits cannot roll over to the next month.

How current is this guide?

It is the state's WIC-34 shopping guide, effective April 2026 to March 2027. The state posted it on April 1, 2026. We last checked it in September 2026. Brands and sizes can change during the year, so confirm in the myWIC app or with your WIC office before you shop.

About this page: This is general information, not medical or nutrition advice, and it does not replace what your WIC clinic tells you. WIC Compass is an independent website, not part of the USDA, the WIC program, or Texas's WIC agency. We turned the state's product database into groups and counts; we do not add, change, or guess which products are approved. See how we verify our information.

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