2025 WIC Food Package Changes

Oregon WIC's Food Package has been updated! Changes include:

• More choice and flexibility with your WIC food benefit

• New foods at the grocery store

• More options for special diets and food preferences 

What is new?

Here are some of the changes:

Fruits and Veggies

• Fresh cut herbs in the fruit and veggie benefit

• More fruits and veggies in place of juice
  
  

Canned Fish

• Sardines, salmon, and tuna in cans or pouches for kids and adults
  

Yogurt

• Some yogurt brands have changed

• Approved yogurts must have 16 grams or less of added sugar per 8 ounces
  
  

Peanut, nut and seed butters

• Certain brands of sunflower seed, sesame seed, and almond butters have been added

• Nut and seed butters need to have the same iron and protein as peanut butter

Whole grains

• 100% whole wheat bagels, buns, and English muffins

• Certain brands of whole wheat pita and naan

• Gluten-free options include certain brands of whole grain bread, gluten-free buns, English muffins, and bagels

• Now 12 whole grains options
  
  

Cheese

• More types, such as block, sliced, string, or shredded cheese

• More package sizes, such as 8 ounces

• New varieties of cheese: Muenster, Provolone and Swiss cheese

Milk and milk substitute

• More soy and plant-based beverage options
  
  

Tofu

• Container sizes may be 14 ounces or 16 ounces
  

Ways to learn about the changes

• Watch a video: Check out the “New Foods More Choice" video below

• See the WIC Food List: Look online or in the WICShopper App

Tips for shopping

Some WIC-approved foods are brand specific to make sure they meet your nutrition needs.  Planning ahead can make shopping easier. 

• Before shopping review the new WIC Food List online or on the WICShopper App

• Use the WICShopper App when shopping:

• My Benefits: See what's new

• Scan Barcode: Find out which foods are WIC-approved

Questions?

Ask WIC staff at your next appointment!

The WIC Food List shows the new foods that will be available to buy starting July 1.

La lista de alimentos de WIC muestra los nuevos alimentos que puede comprar a partir del 1 de julio.