Food shopping Guide

Effective January 2024

HELPFUL TECHNOLOGY

The Wyoming WIC Program offers the WICShopper app!

FREE to download

Allows you to register your card to see your benefit balance for the current month

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 WIC Shopper 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.
Before foods are scanned, let the cashier know that you will be using your WYO W.E.S.T. card.
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 WIC clinic or contact the WIC State Agency customer service line at 1-888-WYO-WEST (1-888-996-9378).
If your local WIC clinic is closed during their normal business hours and you need assistance, Icontact the WIC State Agency customer service line Monday – Friday.

Learn More About Wyoming WIC

Visit health.wyo.gov/publichealth/wic for more information:

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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 1-888-996-9378 or 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.

Learn More About Wyoming WIC

Visit health.wyo.gov/publichealth/wic for more information:

Find us on:

dairy

milk

Buy:

Sizes:

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

Fresh Pasteurized Cow’s Milk
Buttermilk
Goat’s Milk (canned, fresh, powdered)
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

Soy beverage

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 are issued WHOLE (Vitamin D) MILK YOGURT

Children 2 to 5 years and women are issued LOW-FAT (1%) or NONFAT YOGURT (0%)

Don’t Buy:

Drinkable
Mix-In Ingredients (granola, candy pieces, honey, or nuts)
Multi-Packs
Organic
Other Sizes
Pouches/Tubes
Reduced Fat 2% , 1.5%
Ultra Filtered Milk
Whipped

cheese

Buy:

Sizes:

Cheese Choices:

Note:

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

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

Don’t Buy:

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

protein

Beans & peas

Buy:

Sizes:

Note:

If your WIC benefits show that you have 2 jarbag 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 jarbag.

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

HELPFUL

TIP

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

Peanut butter

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Added Honey/Jelly/Marshmallow
Organic
Other Nut Butters
Other Sizes
Spreads
Squeeze Bottles
Whipped

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.

Whole grains

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

Buy:

Sizes:

Women can get 16 ounce packages

Children can get 16, 20, and 24 ounce packages

Don’t Buy:

Bagels
Bleached/Enriched Wheat Flour
Deli/Bakery Bread
Hamburger/Hot Dog Buns
Light
Organic
Other Flavors
Other Sizes
Rolls

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

Note:

First ingredient must be
“Whole Wheat Flour”

HELPFUL

TIP

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.

wicworks.fns.usda.gov/resources/myplate-all-about-grains-group

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 :

Brown rice

Buy:

Sizes:

Women can get 14 and 16 ounce packages

Children can get 14, 16, and 32 ounce packages

Don’t Buy:

Added Seasonings
Dinners
Individual Packets
Mixes
Organic
Other Sizes
Ready to Serve
White/Red
Wild (Black)

HELPFUL

TIP

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

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

CORN TORTILLAS

Buy:

Sizes:

Choose from the following brands:

Don’t Buy:

oatmeal

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

Breakfast cereal

WG = WHOLE GRAIN

GF = GLUTEN FREE

oatmeal

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

HELPFUL

TIP

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.

www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/grains

Hot cereal

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

B&G Foods

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Malt-O-Meal

HELPFUL

TIP

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

www.myplate.gov/eat-healthy/grains

ebtshopper.com/recipes/

Cold cereal

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Choose from the following brands and types:

General Mills

Kellogg’s

Malt-O-Meal

Post

Quaker

Store Brands

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

FRUITS & VEGETABLES

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 FRUITS & VEGETABLES

Buy:

Any Brand
Any Package Type or Size
Any Variety Fresh/Frozen Fruits & Vegetables
Cut or Whole
Fruit & Vegetable Mixtures
Garlic, Ginger, Onions, Wheatgrass
Salad Mixtures Without Dressing/Croutons/Nuts/Seeds
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
Herbs/Spices (Basil, Cilantro, Dill, Lemongrass, Mint, Oregano, Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Thyme, etc.)
Ingredients Other Than Plain Fruits & Vegetables
Packages with Butter/Cheese/Cream/Croutons/Dips/Dressing/Nuts/Sauces
Salad Bar/Deli Items

100% JUICE

CHILD’S JUICE

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

64 OUNCE - Refrigerated Orange Juice

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

Choose from the following brands:

64 OUNCE - 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

Women's Juice

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

Note:

11.5 – 12 ounce juice concentrate must make 48 ounces when mixed with water per manufacturer’s instructions.

48 OUNCE - SHELF STABLE JUICE

Choose from the following brands & flavors:

Frozen

11.5 to 12 Ounce (Makes 48 Ounces)

EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFEEDING

Breastfeeding has benefits for both babies and parents!

Fully breastfeeding moms, pregnant women with multiples, and fully breastfed infants receive extra food benefits.

INFANT MEATS

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

FISH

TUNA

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

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

SALMON

Buy:

Sizes:

Don’t Buy:

INFANT PRODUCTS

INFANT FRUITS & VEGETABLES

(For infants 6 to 11 months)

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:

Ways to Buy 128 Ounces of Baby Food

Any combination is possible. Mix and match different sizes.

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, grains, and multigrains:

Beech-Nut

Corn Multigrain Oatmeal Rice

Earth’s Best

Multigrain Oatmeal Rice

Gerber

Multigrain Oatmeal Oatmeal Millet Quinoa Rice Whole Wheat

Parent’s Choice

Oatmeal Rice

Breastfeeding Your Way

Know the facts to help you decide:

Formula has the basic ingredients for growing babies, but breastmilk has more than that! Breastmilk helps protect baby from allergies and reduces their chances of getting sick. Breastfeeding saves money, time, and the environment! It’s always ready and safe when your baby is hungry. Breastfeeding also reduces your own risk of chronic diseases, breast, and ovarian cancers.

Learn more about breastfeeding to see if it’s right for you:

Ask WIC staff how milk is made and how to be successful from the start. Attend a breastfeeding class. Connect with a WIC breastfeeding peer counselor. Talk to friends and family that have breastfed their babies.

Set a goal and a plan to reach it:

Each family is unique. WIC can help you meet your breastfeeding goals. Doctors recommend exclusively breastfeeding infants for 1 year or longer as mutually desired by mother and infant.* If you are returning to work or school, WIC can help you get the information and supplies you need to be successful with pumping.

*American Academy of Pediatrics

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.

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
1-888-996-9378

Email
wdh-wywicvendor@wyo.gov

Complete the Fraud & Abuse Reporting Form found on our website

Food shopping Guide

Effective January 2024

HELPFUL TECHNOLOGY

Tips for Shopping with Wic

If you need assistance

Learn More About Wyoming WIC

If you need assistance

Learn More About Wyoming WIC

dairy

milk

Soy beverage

8th Continent Refrigerated

Great Value Refrigerated

Pacific Natural Shelf Stable

Silk Refrigerated

Yogurt

cheese

protein

Beans & peas

HELPFUL

TIP

OR

OR

Peanut butter

eggs

RECIPE

FRENCH TOAST

Whole grains

WHOLE WHEAT BREAD

HELPFUL

TIP

WHOLE WHEAT PASTA

Barilla

Best Choice

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Great Value

Hodgson Mill

Kroger

Our Family

Ronzoni

Signature Select

Brown rice

HELPFUL

TIP

WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS

Best Choice

Chi-Chi’s

Don Pancho

Essential Everyday

Food Club

Guerrero

Kroger

La Banderita

La Favorita

Mission

Mission

Ortega

Our Family

Our Family

Signature Select

CORN TORTILLAS

Best Choice

Don Pancho

Essential Everyday

Guerrero

Herdez

IGA

Kroger

La Banderita

La Burrita

La Favorita

Mission

Our Family

Our Family

oatmeal

Avelina

Best Choice

Bob’s Red Mill

Hodgson Mill