Texas WIC offers more choices than ever before. Here are some new foods that will be available starting April 1, 2026. Check the shopping guide on myWIC for details on what you can buy.
Fish
All women and children 1-5 years old get fish on their WIC benefits.
- Choose any brand of chunk light tuna, pink salmon, sardines or mackerel in cans or pouches.
Whole Grains
More food options, sizes and varieties are available. Whole grains are now on your benefits in ounces.
- Choose any brand of whole wheat bread in 12 to 24-ounce packages.
- Choose any brand of whole wheat bagels or buns, whole wheat tortillas, corn tortillas, brown rice, whole wheat pasta and bulgur.
- Choose from specific brands of oatmeal, quinoa and corn masa flour. Check the shopping guide on myWIC to see which brands are WIC approved.
Yogurt
Women and children 2-5 years old get low-fat or nonfat yogurt and 1-year-old children get whole milk yogurt.
New low-fat and nonfat yogurts include:
- Activia 4-pack of 4-ounce cups (16 ounces) Low-fat Mango, Mixed Berry, Peach, Prune, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Vanilla
- Lucerne Low-fat Vanilla 32 ounces
- Oikos Triple Zero Greek Plain 32 ounces
- Smart Way Greek Nonfat Plain 32 ounces
New whole milk yogurts include:
- H-E-B Organics Kids 4-pack of 4-ounce cups (16 ounces) Whole Milk Mixed Berry, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana
Check the shopping guide on myWIC to see all the brands and flavors that are WIC approved.
Pea Protein Milk
Ripple pea protein milk is available to all women and children. You do not need medical documentation for pea protein milk. Just let the staff at your WIC office know if you want it so they can put it on your benefits.
More Fruits and Vegetables Instead of Juice
All women and children 1-5 years old get $3 more to spend on fresh, frozen or canned fruits and vegetables instead of juice. Total fruit and vegetable benefits now include the following:
- Children get $29 each month
- Pregnant, postpartum and some breastfeeding women get $51 each month
- Fully and partially breastfeeding women get $55 each month
If you prefer juice, you can get one container of juice instead of the extra $3 for fruits and vegetables. Please ask the staff at your WIC office about this substitution.