WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a nutrition program, nationally recognized as an effective means for improving access to nutritious foods and promoting healthier eating and lifestyles. The Indiana WIC Program serves an average of 153,000 women, infants, and children each month through a statewide network of 174 WIC clinics (including hospital sites). WIC supports over 500 jobs, and nearly $140 million in food sales at 600 WIC-authorized grocery stores and pharmacies across Indiana.
WIC Provides:
- Nutrition and health screening and assessment
- Nutrition education and counseling
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Referrals to other Indiana health, family, and social services
- Supplemental healthy foods designed to meet special nutrition needs
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USDA reviews the WIC food packages every 10 years to make sure they reflect the latest nutrition science, health concerns, and allow for a variety of food choices.
In April 2024, the USDA approved new food rules for WIC food packages. These changes are based on the latest advice from the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. State WIC agencies must implement the new food rules by April 2026.
WIC clients do not need to do anything to receive these updated food packages. Contact your local WIC clinic with any questions or for more information.
Beginning September 2025, the following changes will be made to the infant food packages:
- Fruit and vegetable cash value benefit (CVB) will be available to infants starting at six months of age at an increased amount.
- Fruit and vegetable CVB can be redeemed for fresh, frozen and/or canned fruits and vegetables, and fresh herbs.
- Infant foods will be reduced to provide appropriate supplemental quantities and align with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) infant feeding recommendations.
Information coming soon!
Information coming soon!
Beginning September 2025, the following changes will be made for the fruit and vegetable cash value benefit (CVB):
- Fresh herbs and plain, frozen potatoes will be available
- Dried fruits will no longer be available
- CVB will increase to up to $22 for infants at six months
The following CVB amounts are currently available to other client categories:
- Children: $26
- Pregnant and Postpartum Women: $47
- Breastfeeding Women: $52
- Fully Breastfeeding Multiples: $78