Food Package Updates

New WIC food package regulations offer WIC participants a wider array of foods to align with current Dietary Guidelines for Americans and reflect recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine. Food package changes in January 2026 are part of a phased approach to implement the new regulations which must be completed in 2026, with the exception of yogurt changes in 2027.

Guidance

WIC Food Package and Cash Value Benefit (CVB) Changes, Jan. 12, 2026 (PDF)

Food Package Updates Starting Jan. 12, 2026 (PDF)

Food package materials

Updated food package materials will be posted here temporarily so that WIC staff may preview them in preparation for the changes. On January 12 these materials will be posted to the public-facing pages of the website.

• Shopping Guide (PDF)
• Food Package Pictorials
• APL Listing of new food items – will be available in the Local Agency Portal

Policy Drafts - coming soon

Information for participants

WIC Food Package - Updates!
MN WIC App Notifications

Vendor communications

The following information was shared with vendors. See: WIC Vendors.

Some exciting new foods are coming to WIC participants in January 2026!

• Tuna/Salmon pouches in a variety of allowed sizes.
• Sun Butter will be added.
• 100% whole grain options in additional sizes for oats, tortillas, bread and brown rice.
• Wild rice in a variety of sizes.
• Quaker Gluten Free Oats

Check your email inbox in the upcoming months for additional information on specific foods being added to the Approved Product List (APL).

Contact health.wicvendor@state.mn.us with questions.