Monthly averages were researched and obtained from the WV WIC Vendor Unit and WV WIC Authorized grocery stores.

Pregnancy Food Package (Monthly Savings: $51.78-$60.44)

• 1 pound dry beans ($1.48) or 18 oz peanut butter ($2.46)
• 6 cans juice ($19.56) or 6 cans frozen juice ($11.88)
• 2 dozen eggs ($3.12)
• 36 oz cereal ($10.26)
• 6 gallons milk ($19.68)
• 1 pound of cheese ($5.36)

Postpartum Package (Monthly Savings: $38.22 - 43.34)

• 4 gallons milk ($13.12)
• 1 pound of cheese ($5.36)
• 4 cans juice ($13.04) or 4 cans frozen juice ($7.92) 
• 1 dozen eggs ($1.56)
• 36 oz cereal ($10.26)

Breastfeeding Package (Monthly Savings $66.60-$76.54)

• 2 pounds package whole raw carrots ($1.68)
• 4 cans tuna ($4.32)
• 1 pound dry beans ($1.48)
• 7 cans juice ($22.82) or 7 cans frozen juice ($13.86)
• 2 pounds cheese ($10.72)
• 36 oz cereal ($10.26)
• 2 dozen eggs ($3.12)
• 1 pound dry beans ($1.48) or 18 oz peanut butter ($2.46)
• 6 gallons milk ($19.68)

Infant Formula Package - Birth-3 months (Monthly Savings $130.77–$147.56)

• 9 cans powder ($130.77)
• 31 cans concentrated ($147.56)

Infant Formula Package - 4-6 months old (Monthly Savings $134.25–$151.04)

• 9 cans powder ($130.77)
• 31 cans concentrated ($147.56)
• 2 boxes infant cereal ($3.48)

Infant Formula Package - 6 months-11 months (Monthly Savings $146.19-$162.98)

• 9 cans powder ($130.77)
• 31 cans concentrated ($147.56)
• 3 boxes infant cereal ($5.22)
• 15 jars juice ($10.20)

Child: Age 12-23 months (Monthly Savings $35.86-$39.70)

• 3 cans juice ($9.78) or 3 cans frozen juice ($5.94)
• 1 pound dry beans ($1.48)
• 2 dozen eggs ($3.12)
• 24 oz cereal ($6.84)
• 4 gallons milk ($13.12)
• 1 pound cheese ($5.36)

Child: Age 2-3 years old (Monthly Savings $38.28-$44.46)

• 1 pound dry beans ($1.48) or 18 oz peanut butter ($2.46)
• 28 oz cereal ($6.84)
• 1 dozen eggs ($1.56)
• 4 cans juice ($13.12) or 4 cans frozen juice ($7.92)
• 1 pound cheese ($5.36)
• 4 ½ gallons milk ($15.12)

Child: Age 4-5 years old (Monthly Savings $40.26-$47.64)

• 1 pound dry beans ($1.48) or 18 oz peanut butter ($2.46)
• 30 oz cereal ($6.84)
• 1 dozen eggs ($1.56)
• 5 cans juice ($16.30) or 5 cans frozen juice ($9.90)
• 1 pound cheese ($5.36)
• 4 ½ gallons milk ($15.12)

Yearly Savings

• Pregnancy: $621.36 - $725.28
• Post-Partum: $458.64 - $520.08
• Breastfeeding: $799.20 - $918.48
• Infant: $1,569.24 - $1,955.76
• 2 years: $430.32 - $476.40
• 3 years: $459.36 - $533.52
• 4 years: $483.12 - $571.68

5 Year Savings

• Birth - 5 years old: $2,942.04 - $3,537.36
• Pregnancy - 5 year old (non-breastfeeding): $4,022.04 - $4,782.62
• Pregnancy - 5 year old (breastfeeding 1 year): $3,223.68 - $3,701.76