Brands

Is Trader Joe's WIC approved?

We searched every product name on 14 state WIC approved product lists for Trader Joe's store brand.

Not on any of the 14 lists we checked That is "not on the list", which is not always the same as "not allowed". See below.

Brands on the most lists

If Trader Joe's is not on your list, these brands are on many state lists. Check your state's column.

Krogeron 10 of 14 listsGreat Valueon 14 of 14 listsFood Clubon 14 of 14 listsStop & Shopon 7 of 14 listsWegmanson 5 of 14 listsShurfineon 12 of 14 listsEssential Everydayon 13 of 14 listsHannafordon 7 of 14 lists

What a state list says about missing items

"This list is updated on an ongoing basis. There may be eligible products that are not on this list."New York State WIC Full APL, valid as of November 5, 2026

Other states publish similar lists without that sentence. In every state, the list is what stores load into their registers, so an item that is missing is usually declined until the state adds it.

Questions

Can I buy Trader Joe's with WIC?

We did not find Trader Joe's on any of the 14 lists we compare, so it is unlikely to ring up as a WIC item in those states. Lists do change, so check your state's WIC app or ask your clinic.

Why isn't Trader Joe's on the lists?

Each state chooses products that meet the federal WIC food package rules and its own criteria, such as container size, cost and nutrition limits. The lists do not say why a brand is left out; the state WIC agency decides, and manufacturers can ask to have products reviewed.

Does "not on the list" mean "not allowed"?

Not always. New York's list says "There may be eligible products that are not on this list," and some lists authorize a whole group of items rather than every barcode. For a definite answer in a store, scan the item in your state's WIC app or ask your WIC clinic.

List dates for all 14 columns

Source: state WIC Authorized Product List files (linked on each state page). Product names are as printed in the lists; one product can appear under slightly different names in different states. Unofficial; not affiliated with USDA, any state WIC agency or Trader Joe's.