Milk
Can Buy
Any brand. Plain, fluid cow’s milk. One gallon containers. Pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized.
- 1% Lowfat (light)
- Nonfat (fat free, skim)
The following are allowed only if included in your WIC Food Balance:
- Half gallon containers
- Whole milk
- 2% Reduced fat milk
- Lactose-free milk in half gallon, .75 gallon, or one gallon containers
- Evaporated milk in 12 oz cans
- Powdered dry milk in 9.6 oz, 9.625 oz, or 25.6 oz containers
Cannot Buy
- Any other type, flavor, or size of milk
- Specialty milks, such as 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 milk
- Non-dairy substitutes
- Pint size or glass bottles
- Raw (unpasteurized) milk
- Sweetened condensed or filled milk
- Organic milk
Helpful Hints
Choose foods that work for your family! Talk to WIC staff if you want these options instead of fluid cow’s milk:
- Evaporated milk
- Powdered dry milk
- Lactose-free milk
- Plant-based milk alternatives
To get the most milk, buy fluid cow’s milk.
Page Last Updated: May 29, 2026