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Tax season is here! Get free, simple tax help at getyourrefund.org/ctwic. Find help in a way that works for you: online, at home with virtual help, or in person. Available to most households earning $89,000 or less. Services & support in English & Spanish.
¡Ya llegó la temporada de impuestos! Reciba ayuda gratuita y sencilla para presentar sus impuestos en getyourrefund.org/ctwic. Encuentre la ayuda que mejor se adapte a usted: en línea, desde su casa con ayuda virtual, o en persona. Disponible para la mayoría de los hogares que ganan $89,000 o menos. Servicios y apoyo en inglés y español.
The new WIC food packages are here!
Starting September 15, 2025 new WIC food packages and food options are available. These changes provide more food choices based on the latest nutrition recommendations and are here to help support healthy eating.
Please be aware that milk quantities have increased to previously issued amounts. The updated quantities will remain in effect until September 30, 2026. For details about milk quantities please see category specific menus below.
Changes include:
- Expanded whole grain options including whole wheat bagels, English muffins, pita, quinoa, oats, buckwheat etc.
- A permanent increase in your fruit & vegetable benefit
- Canned fish is now in all food packages for all women and children
- You can now buy fresh herbs with WIC
- Nut and Seed butter has been added
- You now have more flexibility with some of your food choices
Click the 2025 Food Guide Addendum below for an update on WIC approved foods or go to the WICShopper WIC Allowable Foods tab.
For information on what is included in your food package see the category specific menus below. Your Nutritionist will review these options with you.
12-23 month menu
2-4 year menu
Prenatal (Pregnant) menu
Fully Breastfeeding menu
Mostly Breastfeeding menu
Limited Breastfeeding/Non-Breastfeeding (Postpartum) menu
Verification of Certification (VOC) Requests
Connecticut WIC Program participants who need to request verification of their participation to receive services in another state should:
- Contact your local WIC agency by phone or email. Visit Find a Local Agency for contact details.
- Email ctwicnsu@ct.gov or call (800) 741-2142 for assistance from the State agency.
If you need help, including help with food, call your local WIC office, 211 or click the links below.
211 of Connecticut
Connecticut Foodshare
Benefits and Eligibility for HUSKY A, SNAP, WIC, and WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Fact Sheet
Click HERE
State of Connecticut Social Services
https://portal.ct.gov/dss/common-elements/how-to-apply-for-services/how-to-apply-for-services
State of Connecticut Department of Agriculture - Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
https://portal.ct.gov/doag/adarc/adarc/farmers-market-nutrition-program
ALERT: Please note this important change to the purchase of certain WIC Approved juice containers.
On January 1, 2024, the 3rd phase of Connecticut's Bottle Bill is going into effect. Half gallon (64 oz.) plastic containers of juice are included in the items subject to a 10 cent bottle deposit. The WIC Program cannot pay the 10 cent deposit. For transactions made with a WIC card, the 10 cent deposit must be paid for separately from the food items.
When purchasing 64 oz. plastic bottles of WIC approved juice, customers using WIC cards will first swipe their WIC card to pay for the WIC approved food items, then will need to pay the bottle deposit with any other form of payment.
For more information about Connecticut's Bottle Bill, click HERE.
COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Under Five Years Old: All children over 6 months old are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. The best way to protect children against COVID-19 is to get them vaccinated. Like other pediatric vaccines, the COVID-19 vaccine was thoroughly tested on children before being recommended, and both types of vaccines are safe and effective. All children who have already had COVID-19 should still consider getting vaccinated. Parents or caregivers can find available vaccines HERE or by contacting their healthcare provider or local pharmacy. The vaccine is available at no cost to any child who meets the age criterion, regardless of insurance or immigration status.