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What is in season this Winter?
Winter gives us a chance to try out new healthy recipes for soups, stews and fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables.
Use this Seasonal Food Guide to shop for seasonal fruits and vegetables at WIC-approved grocery stores. 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.
Bite into a variety of fruits and vegetables! Reach your 2025 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