Food shopping Guide

Last Updated April 2026

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The Wyoming WIC Program offers the WICShopper app!

FREE to download

Allows you to register your card to see your current and future benefit balance and transaction history

List of stores where you can shop in Wyoming

Scan items (except fresh produce*) to see if they are WIC Approved

View the Wyoming WIC Food Shopping Guide

*Scanning the barcode on fresh produce does not confirm if it’s WIC Approved, however most fresh produce can be purchased with WIC benefits at the register.

Get the WICShopper app:

If you need help with this app, please ask your local WIC clinic or call the WIC State Agency customer service line.

Tips for Shopping with Wic

Use the My Benefits button in the WICShopper App to view your benefit balance. You can also ask for a Balance Inquiry receipt at the store before shopping or refer to your Ending Balance receipt from your previous shopping trip.
Always swipe your eWIC card before any other form of payment.
Your WIC foods do not need to be separated from the rest of your groceries.
Store discount cards, coupons of any kind, or promotions are allowed and encouraged to be used with your WIC purchase.
NO SUBSTITUTIONS OR EXCHANGES ARE ALLOWED
All WIC purchases are final, unless the item(s) purchased is expired or damaged.

If you need assistance

If you have problems at the grocery store, speak with the store manager to resolve the problem. If the manager is unavailable to resolve the problem, call your local WIC clinic or the WIC State Agency customer service line at 307-777-6236.
If your local WIC clinic is closed during their normal business hours and you need assistance, contact the WIC State Agency customer service line Monday – Friday.

100% JUICE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Refrigerated Orange Juice

Includes with calcium, pulp, extra pulp, no pulp, etc.

Choose from the following brands:

SHELF STABLE JUICE

Choose from the following brands and flavors:

RECIPE

Fruit Smoothie

1 fresh banana, peeled, and sliced
2 cups frozen berries
¾ cup milk
½ cup plain or vanilla yogurt
½ cup orange juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into cups to enjoy.

Serves: 3 to 4

Breakfast cereal

Cold cereal

WG = WHOLE GRAIN

GF = GLUTEN FREE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

General Mills

Kellogg’s

Malt-O-Meal

Post

Quaker

Store Brands

Hot cereal

WG = WHOLE GRAIN

GF = GLUTEN FREE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

B&G Foods

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Malt-O-Meal

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Healthy Whole Grain Breakfast Ideas:

• One cup of whole wheat cereal flakes (1 ounce) with fat free or low fat milk

• ½ cup cooked oatmeal (1 ounce) topped with a favorite fruit and a little sugar or honey

• One regular slice of whole grain toast (1 ounce) with a slice of low fat cheese

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oatmeal

WG = WHOLE GRAIN

GF = GLUTEN FREE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands:

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Choose whole grain cereals to increase your fiber intake.

Whole grains are good for your heart and digestion and can help you maintain a healthy weight and good overall health.

RECIPE

Fruit Parfait

2 cups fruit, diced
1 cup cereal
2 cups yogurt

Place ¼ of the diced fruit at the bottom of each bowl. Cover fruit with ½ cup yogurt. Top with ¼ cup cereal.

Serves: 4

Ways to Buy Up to 36 Ounces of Cereal

dairy

cheese

Buy:

Sizes:

Cheese Choices:

Choose from the following types:

Cheddar (all varieties)
Cheddar-Jack
Colby
Colby-Jack
Deluxe American Cheese Slices (not individually wrapped or block)
Monterey Jack
Mozzarella
Muenster
Provolone
Swiss

Note:

Blends of two or more of the types of cheese listed above are allowed. For example, Shredded Mozzarella, Provolone, & Cheddar.

Don’t Buy:

Added Ingredients (e.g., Pepper Jack)
Bulk
Cheese & Cracker Packs
Cheese Food Products/Spreads
Crumbles/Curds
Deli/Gourmet
Individually Wrapped Sliced American Cheese
Imported Cheese
Organic
Other Blends/Types/Sizes

milk

Buy:

Sizes:

Whole, 1% (Low-fat), or Fat Free Milk Choices:

Fresh Pasteurized Cow’s Milk
Buttermilk
Goat’s Milk (canned and fresh)
Lactose Free/Lactose Reduced
Canned/Evaporated (12 ounce cans)
Dry/Powdered (must reconstitute to 8 quarts)
UHT/Shelf Stable (only in quarts)

Children 1 to 2 years are issued WHOLE MILK

Children 2 to 5 years and women are issued 1% (LOW-FAT) or FAT FREE MILK

When nutritionally indicated, children and women are issued 2% MILK or LACTOSE FREE 2% MILK

Don’t Buy:

Added Calcium, Protein, or Other Nutrients
Almond, Cashew, Coconut, or Rice Based Beverage
Flavored/Sweetened
Organic
Other Sizes
Raw/Unpasteurized
Ultra-filtered

Plant-Based Milk Alternatives

Only when listed on WIC benefits:

Buy:

Sizes:

Choose from the following brands & flavors:

Don’t Buy:

Yogurt

Buy:

Sizes:

Choose from the following brands:

Children 1 to 2 years old are issued:

Whole and Reduced Fat Yogurt
When nutritionally indicated, they may be issued Reduced Fat and Nonfat Yogurt

Children 2 to 5 years old and women are issued Reduced Fat and Nonfat Yogurt

Don’t Buy:

Drinkable
Mix-In Ingredients (granola, candy pieces, honey, or nuts)
Multi-Packs
Organic
Other Sizes
Pouches/Tubes
Ultra Filtered Milk
Whipped

FISH

SALMON

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

SARDINES

Buy:

Don’t Buy:

TUNA

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Albacore/White/Yellow Fin/Other Specialty Tuna
Flavored/Infusions/Seasoned
Gourmet
Lunch Kits
Organic
Other Sizes
Solid White

FRUITS, VEGETABLES, & HERBS

Buy produce in season for the best price and flavor.
Frozen Fruits & Vegetables are often less expensive than fresh fruits and vegetables when they are not in season.
You are allowed to purchase organic, but typically organic costs more and you may not get as much for your money.
If the cost of your fruits & vegetables is more than the dollar amount on your card, you may put something back or pay the difference with another form of payment (SNAP, cash, or debit/credit card).

FRESH OR FROZEN

Buy:

Any Brand
Any Package Type or Size
Any Variety Fresh/Frozen Fruits & Vegetables
Cut or Whole
Fruit & Vegetable Mixtures
Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Wheatgrass
Fresh Herbs/Spices (Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Lemongrass, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, etc.)
Salad Mixtures Without Dressing/Croutons/Nuts/Seeds
Fresh Refrigerated Salsa and Guacamole Without Dehydrated Produce as a Primary Ingredient
Organic

Don’t Buy:

Added Oils/Fats
Added Sugar (including dextrose)/Artificial Sweeteners/Syrup
Canned/Dried
Decorative Fruits & Vegetables (Chili Peppers on a String, Garlic on a String, Edible Blossoms/Flowers, Gourds, or Painted Pumpkins)
French Fries/Tater Tots
Fruit or Vegetable Baskets
Vegetables, Fruits, or Herbs Potted in Soil
Ingredients Other Than Plain Fruits & Vegetables
Packages with Butter/Cheese/Cream Cheese/Croutons/Dips/Dressings/Nuts/Sauces
Salad Bar/Deli Items

INFANT PRODUCTS

(For infants 6 to 11 months)

formula

Buy:

Only the Brand, Type, and Size listed on your WIC Benefits

SUBSTITUTIONS ARE NOT ALLOWED. When any WIC food, including formula, is defective, spoiled, or has exceeded its “sell by” or “best if used by” date, an authorized store may provide an exchange for an identical authorized WIC food.

Call your local WIC clinic if your baby needs a different formula.

INFANT CEREAL

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Added Formula/Fruit/Yogurt/Vegetable
Cereal in Cans/Jars
Other Brands
Other Grains
Other Sizes
Sensitive
Single Serve Packets

Choose from the following brands & flavors:

Earth’s Best

Multigrain
Oatmeal
Rice

Gerber

Multigrain
Oatmeal
Oatmeal Millet Quinoa
Rice
Whole Wheat

Parent’s Choice

Oatmeal
Rice

INFANT FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Buy:

Any Brand
Any Single Ingredient Fruit or Vegetable (e.g. Carrots, Banana)
Any Combination of Fruits and/or Vegetables (e.g. Apple-Banana, Sweet Potato-Apple)
Stages: First, Second, and Third Infant Foods
Containers: Glass, Plastic, and Multipack
Regular, Organics, and Natural Product Lines

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Added Cereal/ Granola
Added Cheese/ Meat/ Noodles/ Pasta/ Quinoa/ Rice/ Yogurt
Added Salt/ Spice/ Sugar/ Sweetener
Cobblers/ Custards/ Desserts/ Dinners
When juice is used as a flavor
Medleys
Pouches

Brands:

Refrigerated Brands:

INFANT MEATS

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Ways to Buy 128 Ounces of Baby Food

Any combination is possible. Mix and match different sizes.

protein

Beans & peas

Buy:

Sizes:

Note:

If your WIC benefits show that you have 2 packages of “Beans/Peas/Peanut Butter” and you purchase 1 jar of peanut butter and 1 can of beans, your new ending balance would be .75 package.

Don’t Buy:

Added Fat/Oil/Sugar
Added Seasoning
Baked Beans
Beans with Meat
Bulk
Canned Sweet Peas
Chili
Green Beans
Mixed
Organic
Other Sizes
Snap Green
Soup/Soup Mixes
Wax/Yellow

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Different ways to buy Beans/Peas/Peanut Butter

One item equals:

1 (16 oz) package dry beans

OR

4 cans of beans (1 can = .25 units)

OR

1 jar peanut butter

eggs

Buy:

Any Brand
Brown or White
Cage Free
Chicken
Fresh
Grade A or AA
Medium, Large , Extra Large, and Jumbo
Omega 3

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Egg Substitutes
Free Range
Hard Boiled
Organic
Other Counts
Pasture Raised
Specialty Eggs

RECIPE

FRENCH TOAST

1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup milk
4 slices whole wheat bread

In a bowl beat egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and milk. Dip bread into the egg mixture and coat each side. Cook bread in a skillet or griddle on medium heat, until golden brown.

Peanut butter

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Sunflower Seed and Almond Butter

Only when listed on WIC benefits:

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands:

Tofu

Only when listed on WIC benefits:

Buy:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands & types:

Whole grains

BARLEY

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Brown / Red / Wild Rice

Buy:

Any Brand
Brown Jasmine
Brown/Red/Wild Rice and Quinoa Blends
Long/Short Grain
Pre-Cooked/Parboiled
Instant/Boil-In-Bag
Regular/Quick Cooking

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Added Seasonings
Dinners
Individual Packets/Pouches
Organic
Other Sizes
Ready to Serve
White

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Be ready to make quick and easy meals. Cook brown rice and store, tightly covered, in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 6 months.

-Nutrition Matters, Inc. WIC107R1

CORN MASA FLOUR

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

CORN TORTILLAS

Buy:

Sizes:

Choose from the following brands:

Don’t Buy:

ENGLISH MUFFINS

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

oatmeal

GF = GLUTEN FREE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands:

Quinoa

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD AND BUNS

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

“100% Whole Wheat”
must be specified on the package

Note:

First ingredient must be
“Whole Wheat Flour”

Note:

First ingredient must be
“Whole Wheat Flour”

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Serve your little ones whole grain versions of their favorite bread, tortilla, or pasta. It’s a simple way to help them eat more whole grains.

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Note:

“Whole Wheat Flour” or “Durum Whole Wheat Flour” must be the only flour in the ingredient list.

Choose from the following brands :

WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS

Buy:

Sizes:

Choose from the following brands:

Don’t Buy:

Other Brands/Flavors
Other Sizes
Organic
Refrigerated
Taco Shells
Tostada Shells
White Flour
Wraps

WIC FRAUD OR ABUSE

Never sell, trade, or give away WIC foods. This is considered fraud.

Help put a stop to WIC Fraud. Please report any WIC participant or grocery store you suspect of buying or selling WIC EBT cards or WIC foods. To contact us:

Call 307-777-6236

Complete the Fraud & Abuse Reporting Form found on our website

Food shopping Guide

Last Updated April 2026

HELPFUL TECHNOLOGY

Tips for Shopping with Wic

If you need assistance

100% JUICE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Refrigerated Orange Juice

Choose from the following brands:

Always Save

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Great Value

Hiland

Our Family

Land O Lakes

Minute Maid

Our Family

SHELF STABLE JUICE

Choose from the following brands and flavors:

Always Save

Apple & Eve

Best Choice

Campbell’s

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Freedom’s Choice

Great Value

Hansen’s Natural

IGA

Indian Summer

Juicy Juice

Kroger

Langers

Mott's

Musselman’s

Northland

Ocean Spray

Old Orchard

Our Family

Ruby Kist

Sam’s Choice

Seneca

Signature Select

Smart Way

That’s Smart

Tree Top

V8

Welch’s

RECIPE

Fruit Smoothie

Breakfast cereal

Cold cereal

WG = WHOLE GRAIN

GF = GLUTEN FREE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

General Mills

Kellogg’s

Malt-O-Meal

Post

Quaker

Store Brands

Hot cereal

WG = WHOLE GRAIN

GF = GLUTEN FREE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

B&G Foods

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Malt-O-Meal

HELPFUL

TIP