Fruits and Veggies Benefit

WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit Increase

What is the WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit?

The WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit offers families a monthly cash-value benefit on their California WIC Card for the purchase of fruits and vegetables.

What can I buy with this benefit?

These benefits can be used to buy dried fruit, fresh, canned, and frozen fruits and vegetables of any brand, type, or combination. Organic fruits and vegetables are also included.

What is the latest update to the WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit?

The WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit has adjusted amounts, effective October 1, 2023.

The dollar amounts are:

$26 per month for children ages 1 to 5
$47 per month for pregnant and postpartum individuals
$52 per month for fully and partially breastfeeding individuals
$78 per month for individuals breastfeeding more than one infant

Each monthly benefit is valid for 30 days from the date they are issued. For example, benefits issued on June 15, 2024, can be used through July 14, 2024.

How were the benefit amounts decided?

The benefit levels are based on independent scientific recommendations from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM). The benefit levels are also consistent with longstanding advice in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and adjusted for inflation.

Where can I use the Fruits and Vegetables Benefit?

You can use your Fruits and Vegetables Benefit at WIC approved stores and with farmers that accept the WIC Card.

You can find approved WIC stores and farmers accepting the WIC Card on the MyFamily website.

What are some fruits and vegetables ideas to try?

Your local WIC staff are happy to share simple ways to make fruits and vegetables a tasty part of your meals. Find your local WIC office here: WIC Office Search.

Use your Fruits and Vegetables Benefit to also stock up on canned and frozen fruits and veggies for later. Check out shopping tips and ways to stretch your benefit on MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.

Who can I talk to about my Fruits and Vegetables Benefit?

Contact your WIC local office for more information. Find your local WIC office here: WIC Office Search.

You can also contact the CDPH WIC Division State Office:

Email: WIC@cdph.ca.gov
Call toll free: (800) 852-5770

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Page Last Updated: May 19, 2025