Los Angeles Fires

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The Los Angeles wildfires and power outages may affect WIC families. Participants in areas with fires or power outages should call their WIC office before visiting until further notice. Find your WIC office in the California WIC App or here: WIC Office Locations

For additional information and resources visit 2025 Los Angeles Fires | CA.gov

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Visit WIC’s webpage on the federal budget for updates and information on federal budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

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Milk
Can Buy | Any brand, one (1) gallon size, plain fluid cow’s milk. Pasteurized or ultra-pasteurized.

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Can Buy
  • 1% Lowfat (light)
  • Nonfat (fat free, skim)
The following are allowed if printed on the check or included in your WIC Food Balance:
  • Half gallons
  • Whole milk
  • Lactose free milk
  • Evaporated milk in 12 oz cans
  • Powdered dry milk in 9.6 oz or 25.6 oz containers
  • 2% Reduced fat milk
Helpful Hint

To get the most milk, buy fluid cow’s milk.

Cannot Buy
  • Any other type, flavor, or size of milk
  • Specialty milks, such as calcium-fortified milk, 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 or soy milk
  • Non-dairy substitutes
  • Pint size or glass bottles
  • Raw (unpasteurized) milk
  • Sweetened condensed or filled milk
  • Organic milk


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