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California WIC families can stay up-to-date with the latest news, events and information from CDPH WIC. Not signed up for WIC? Join now!


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What is in season this Fall? 

Find out what seasonal fruits and vegetables your family can enjoy as the weather gets cooler this fall! 

Use this Seasonal Food Guide to shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables at WIC-approved grocers or farmers' markets. Produce listed here may become available in your area at different times during the season.

Did you know that WIC provides nutrition education and counseling to eligible families? Visit My Family - California Women, Infants & Children Program for more information.


A toddler is about to bite into a fresh blackberry in an outdoor garden. Text on graphic says, “Bite into a variety of fruits and vegetables!”

   Un niño pequeño está por probar una mora fresca en un jardín al aire libre. El texto de la imagen dice “¡Pruebe una variedad de frutas y verduras!”.

Bite into a variety of fruits and vegetables! Reach your 2024 healthy eating goals with WIC's help. WIC families can buy fresh, canned, and frozen fruits and vegetables with their Fruits and Vegetables Benefit. Add organic options or dried fruits to your shopping cart, too.

The total monthly dollar amounts are:

$26 for children age 1 to 5

$47 for pregnant and postpartum individuals

$52 for breastfeeding individuals

$78 for breastfeeding multiple infants

For more information, visit myfamily.wic.ca.gov or contact your local WIC office or text (888) 417-6180.


 

Canned beans are a healthy source of protein, fiber, vitamins and minerals, and a convenient option for WIC families. 

With your WIC benefits, you can choose:

− 4 cans of cooked beans,

− 1 package of dry beans, or 

− 1 jar of peanut butter.

Find tasty recipes using canned beans and other WIC foods at Health eKitchen or eatfresh.org                                                                                                                                



 

Food Safety Resources


People at Risk: Children Under Five | FoodSafety.gov

People at Risk: Pregnant Women | FoodSafety.gov

Food Safety Tips While Shopping 

Foodkeeper App/Website

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