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*See Alabama WIC Approved Foods Brochure for Additional Details and Pictures 39 Rev. Jun. 2026

ALABAMA WIC PROGRAM MINIMUM INVENTORY REQUIREMENTS EFFECTIVE JANUARY 01, 2026 Note: Minimum stock criteria may be verified by invoices if product shortage exists.

FOOD ITEM DETAILS MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

The Alabama WIC Approved Food Brochure contains more detailed information for each food category. AL WIC supplies Food Brochures upon request. Store Type 1 – 3 3+ registers Store Type 4 1 - 2 registers

CHEESE Least Expensive Brand 8 oz. or 16 oz. Package. Domestic only. Block, sliced, mozzarella string, or shredded of the following varieties: Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella, Muenster, Processed American, Provolone, and Swiss. Any combination of the approved types. Not allowed: cheese food, spread, product, imitation, cubes, sticks, crumbles, cheese from deli, peppers, cream cheese or other added ingredients. 12 Packages. May be any combination of approved products. 6 Packages. May be any combination of approved products.

FISH Any size container of Light Tuna or Pink Salmon packed in water. Includes foil pouches. Not allowed: Packed in oil. White, albacore or yellow fin tuna. Sockeye or red salmon. Fresh or frozen fish. Lunch packs, kits or tuna salad. 30 Containers. May be any combination of approved products. 15 Containers. May be any combination of approved products.

64 oz. or 128 oz. JUICE All brands must be 100% juice and must have 72 mg (80%) Vitamin C per 8 fl. oz. or 120% Vitamin C (when mg not listed on the label). See the Alabama WIC Approved Foods Brochure for the approved products and flavors. 10 - 64 oz. Containers or equivalent. 8 – 64 oz. Containers or equivalent.

CEREAL 8.9 to 36 oz. Boxes or Bags only. See the Alabama WIC Approved Foods Brochure for approved cereals and whole grain classification. 18 Boxes. Must stock 6 different varieties and 4 of the varieties must be whole grain. 9 Boxes. Must stock 3 different varieties and 2 of the varieties must be whole grain.