WIC Food Package - Updates!

The WIC food package is changing on Jan. 12, 2026. Whole grains (like bread, pasta, tortillas and brown rice) will be shown in ounces rather than pounds. The amount participants receive is the same.

New whole grain options!

Use the WIC app to scan and find WIC-allowed items.

New options begin Jan. 12, 2026:

• Wild rice
  • No added ingredients other than water
  • Blends of brown and wild rice are okay
• Canyon Bakehouse Gluten free breads
• Gluten free Quaker oats (only brand at this time)
• Instant brown rice
• Whole grain buns, bagels, English muffins, and sandwich thins
• Additional package sizes for 100% whole grain items including oats, tortillas, bread and brown rice

No whole grain shopping on January 10-11

You cannot buy whole grains (like bread, brown rice, and tortillas) with your WIC card on Saturday, Jan. 10 and Sunday, Jan. 11. WIC is updating the food package during this time. You may shop for WIC-allowed whole grains using your WIC card again on Monday, Jan. 12.

These changes will be in the MN WIC Shopping Guide on January 12.

Contact your WIC Clinic to learn more.

MN WIC will make periodic changes through 2027.