Good nutrition during pregnancy is important for the healthy growth of your baby.

That’s why WIC provides healthy food packages designed to meet your specific nutritional needs during pregnancy.

Each person who is enrolled in the program will be assigned a food package. Based on that food package, you may receive benefits from WIC to purchase specific foods like:

• $11 for fruits and vegetables (fresh, canned, or frozen)
• 16 ounces of whole grains
  • You can choose from: whole wheat bread, brown rice, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, or corn tortillas.
• 36 ounces of breakfast cereal which is low in sugar and high in iron
• 4.5 gallons of nonfat or 1% milk – provides calcium, protein, and vitamins A and D
• 32 ounces of nonfat or low-fat yogurt for even more calcium and probiotics
• 16 ounces of cheese
• 1 dozen eggs which are a great source of protein
• 144 ounces of 100% juice (no sugar added) for Vitamin C
• More foods that are great sources of protein:
  • 16-18 ounces of peanut butter OR
  • 16 ounces dry beans, peas, or lentils

Check out the WIC Shopping Guide for more details on the foods you can get with your benefits.

View Shopping Guide (English)
View Shopping Guide (Spanish)

You will also have the opportunity to meet with one of our nutritionists to learn about good nutrition during your pregnancy. They will also discuss healthy eating habits, how to prepare healthy meals and snacks, and your personal nutrition goals.

You can redeem your WIC benefits at any WIC approved store in North Carolina.  View this list for the most current WIC approved stores in Guilford County. You can also view WIC approved stores by city here.