Foods for Infants (Birth-12 Months)

The WIC Program strongly encourages and provides support for breastfeeding. For babies who are not fully breastfed, iron-fortified infant formula is available for the first year of life. The Michigan WIC program contracts with one formula company to provide formula at a reduced price. Standard infant formulas available from the Michigan WIC program are: Enfamil® with Iron, ProSobee® with Iron, Enfamil Gentlease ®, and Enfamil A.R.®.

Infants may also receive infant cereal and infant fruits and vegetables during the first year.

Infants with a specific medical diagnosis and documentation may receive a special formula prescribed by their doctor. Click here for a list of special formulas available in the Michigan WIC program

Foods for Women and Children

Pregnant and postpartum women and children (under 5 years of age) participating in WIC receive food benefits for milk, cheese, eggs, cereals, peanut butter or dried/canned beans or peas, fruit or vegetable juices, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain breads and tortillas. Women who exclusively breastfeed their babies may also receive extra food, including canned tuna fish and canned salmon.

Special formulas or nutritional supplements are also available to participating women and children who have certain medical conditions.

Sample Monthly Food Package for a child:

• 4 gallons of milk (low-fat milk only for children over age 2, and women)
• 1 pound of cheese
• 2 dozen eggs
• 36 ounces of cereal 16 ounces of dry beans or 18 ounces of peanut butter
• 4 cans of juice
• 2 pounds whole grain bread or tortillas
• $6.00 fresh fruits and vegetables

See the WIC Food Card

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