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*See Alabama WIC Approved Foods Brochure for Additional Details and Pictures 40 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 PEANUT BUTTER OR NUT/SEED BUTTER 16 – 18 oz. Container. Any brand. May be chunky, creamy, crunchy, or low sodium. Wowbutter and Sunbutter are the only approved Nut/Seed butter brands. Not allowed: whipped, spreads, omega 3, reduced fat, organic, combinations with jelly, honey, etc. 8 Containers 6 Containers WHOLE GRAIN CHOICES 12-24 oz. Package. All 100% Whole Wheat and 100% Whole Grain Breads are allowed. Specific brands and types of whole wheat and corn tortillas. See the Alabama WIC Approved Foods Brochure for details. Whole Wheat/Whole Grain pasta – any package size/any brand. Brown Rice – any package size/any brand. Oatmeal – Quick-cooking, rolled, old fashioned, steel-cut; any package size, canisters, boxes, or bags. 12 Packages. Must stock 3 different varieties of whole grain choices. 6 Packages. Must stock 2 different varieties of whole grain choices. FRESH OR FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES See Alabama WIC Approved Foods Brochure for information on approved fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Must stock 4 varieties of fresh or frozen fruits and 4 varieties of fresh or frozen vegetables. Must stock 3 varieties of fresh or frozen fruits and 3 varieties of fresh or frozen vegetables.