Program Booklet
Information for Clients Effective October 1, 2023

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. WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children.

WIC offers families:

Breastfeeding education and support
eWIC card to buy healthy foods
Health and social service referrals
Immunization screening and referrals
Tips for eating well to improve health

WIC nutrition staff meet with each WIC client to:

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

What To Bring To Your WIC Appointment

Each adult, infant, or child applying for WIC

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

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

For Example:

Driver's license with current address
Hospital record
Photo ID
Immunization record
Marriage license
Birth certificate

Proof of Address

For Example:

Bill or business letter addressed to you
Rent receipt
Current driver’s license

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 SNAP.

Proof of eligibility is needed:

Medicaid card for Medicaid
Award letter for TANF or SNAP

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

Download The INWIC App Today

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Search “INWIC” or “Indiana WIC”

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Questions about the App?

Ask your WIC clinic associate!

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!

Nutrition Education

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How To Get Started:

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

Infant Food

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:

Earth's Best Organic

Happy Baby Organics

Parent’s Choice
Pic Select Fresh
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:
    
    Earth's Best Organic
    
    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:
        
        Baby Basics
        
        Earth's Best Organic
        
        Parent’s Choice
        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
        
        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.
        
        Evaporated
        
        Size: 12 oz.
        
        Lactose-Free
        
        Size: Quart, ½ gallon, or ¾ gallon
        
        Powder
        
        Size: All Sizes
        
        Ultra-High Temperature (UHT)
        
        Two one-quart cartons may be substituted for ½ gallon if ½ gallons are not available.
        
        Soy Milk
        
        Size: ½ gallon containers
        
        Allowed:
        
        Plain or original soy milk
        
        Brands:
        
        8th Continent
        Great Value
        
        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
        
        Brands:
        
        Not included:
        
        Organic
        
        Premium
        
        Light
        
        Mix-ins
        
        Individually sold cups
        
        More than 40 grams of sugar per cup
        
        Cheese
        
        Size: 8 oz. or 16 oz.
        
        Allowed:
        
        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
        
        Dried Fruit
        
        Organic or Non-Organic
        
        Generic PLU 4469. Dollar amount specified on shopping list.
        
        Frozen
        
        Allowed:
        
        Fruit without added sweeteners
        
        Non-potato vegetables
        
        Not included:
        
        Any type of frozen potato
        
        Products with added sweetener, oils, fats, herbs or spices
        
        Creams, sauces, or breading
        
        Fresh
        
        Allowed:
        
        Whole or cut
        
        Plain bagged salad
        
        Not included:
        
        Pickled vegetables
        
        Olives
        
        Herbs or 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
        
        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
        
        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
        
        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:
        
        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:
        
        Not included:
        
        Organic
        
        Premium
        
        Whole Grains
        
        Bread and Buns
        
        Size: Loaves 16 oz. only. Buns 12 to 16 oz. packages.
        
        Allowed:
        
        Whole wheat or whole grain