WIC Benefits

Vouchers for Nutritious Foods.

Every month, WIC provides benefits for purchasing healthy foods.

WIC foods include:

Iron-fortified infant formula
Iron-fortified adult cereal
Fresh fruits and vegetables rich in Vitamin C
Milk, eggs, and cheese
Beans and peanut butter
Other foods, depending on client needs. For example, mothers who are totally breastfeeding their babies without formula also receive additional benefits for purchasing tuna and carrots.

Classes on Healthy Eating.

Group classes are taught by a certified nutritionist and offer information on healthy foods and a healthy diet. Individual nutrition counseling is also offered.

Nutrition topics include:

Eating healthfully during pregnancy for both mom and baby
Healthy foods for infants and children, including happy children, picky eaters, how to watch your child's weight, and lots more
How to get the most out of your food dollars and WIC vouchers
Valuable parenting skills
Stages of child development
The importance of childhood immunizations
Tips for pregnant teens
Common infant problems, such as colic, constipation, and crying
Walking with WIC

Online nutrition education classes.

Some people can complete their class online. Ask your clinic if you are eligible for this online class. Go to www.texaswic.org to complete the class and print your certificate with the class code. You must bring the class code to your next appointment to prove you took the class.

Mom's Place -- Breastfeeding Clinic for Texas