Federal Funding Update

California WIC is open.

On November 12, 2025, the United States Congress passed a bill that provides full funding for the WIC program through September 30, 2026.

Families should continue to use their WIC benefits and attend their WIC appointments. WIC continues to serve families in California without any disruptions.

For the latest information and guidance on WIC services, visit the MyFamily website.

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Milk
Can Buy | Any brand, one (1) gallon size, plain fluid cow’s milk. Pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized.

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Can Buy
  • 1% Lowfat (light)
  • Nonfat (fat free, skim)
The following are allowed if printed on the check or included in your WIC Food Balance:
  • Half gallons
  • Whole milk
  • Lactose free milk
  • Evaporated milk in 12 oz cans
  • Powdered dry milk in 9.6 oz or 25.6 oz containers
  • 2% Reduced fat milk
Helpful Hint

To get the most milk, buy fluid cow’s milk.

Cannot Buy
  • Any other type, flavor, or size of milk
  • Specialty milks, such as calcium-fortified milk, milk with added DHA, ultra heat treated (UHT) shelf-stable milk, A2 milk, ultra-filtered milk, or protein-fortified milk
  • Cultured milks, such as acidophilus milk, buttermilk, or kefir milk
  • Flavored milk, such as chocolate
  • Goat’s or soy milk
  • Non-dairy substitutes
  • Pint size or glass bottles
  • Raw (unpasteurized) milk
  • Sweetened condensed or filled milk
  • Organic milk


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