2025 Session Last amended: 2021 session

§ 145.897 — Food Benefits

Plain-Language Summary

WIC food benefits issued under sections 145.891 to 145.897 may be used only to purchase foods that the United States Department of Agriculture determines are desirable nutritional supplements for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children. The statute does not list specific foods; it leaves the eligible food categories to the USDA's determination.

Practical Notes
WIC food benefits are restricted to foods the USDA has approved as nutritional supplements for pregnant and lactating women, infants, and children. The statute itself does not name particular foods or stores; the eligible food list is set by federal (USDA) determination.