To submit a product, complete the information on the UPC Submission Form (pdf) or for multiple products you may use the IL WIC UPC Request Spreadsheet (xlsx). If an item meets the guidelines and is not on the Approved Food List, you may complete a UPC Submission request following the steps below. If you think a product should be added to the APL, first verify that the item is a WIC Authorized food based on the criteria of the Approved Food List. The FMNP provides locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs to families with limited resources, improving the eating habits of WIC families and senior citizens.
Submitting Product Information for Review IL WIC APL - (xlsx) Illinois WIC Authorized Foods Illinois WIC Staff will aim to update the posted APL at least quarterly throughout the year. Though the APL is updated regularly, the posted version may not contain all authorized UPCs or PLUs. It is in an excel spreadsheet with the complete APL on the first tab, newly added products on the second tab, and separate food categories on each of the following tabs. The APL lists all of the WIC allowed foods and includes UPCs and product descriptions. Using WICShopper, you can check the WIC eligibility of products while you shop In all of our supported WIC programs, you can use your phone to scan products to check their WIC eligibility. A copy of the most recently published APL in Excel format is available below. WICShopper is here to help you shop with confidence.
