Nutritious whole grain food choices for WIC are coming with the implementation of the new WIC Food Package!  According to USDA, whole grain brown rice (regular, instant or quick cooking) with no added sugars, fats, oils, or salt is an allowable substitute whole grain in new Food Packages:

• 2 pounds of whole wheat bread or other whole grain options (brown rice, bulgur, oatmeal, barley; soft corn or whole wheat tortillas) for children in Food Packages III and IV
• 1 pound of whole wheat bread or other whole grain options (brown rice, bulgur, oatmeal, barley; soft corn or whole wheat tortillas) for women in Food Packages III, V and VII

Brown rice is the perfect partner for other healthy foods in the WIC Food Package!

For downloadable educational materials on the goodness of whole grain rice, see below. USA Rice provides permission to print quantities and use in offices and trainings:

Information for Rice Companies and WIC Directors 

• WIC Fact Sheet for Rice Manufacturers
• WIC FAQ's for Rice Manufacturers
• WIC FAQ's for Directors and Agencies
• WIC Qualifications and Information by State

CWA "Iron Chef" Wellness Cook-off Recipe Contest

• CWA "Iron Chef" Wellness Cook-off Recipe Flyer
  Winner: Vegetable Brown Rice Pilaf with Curried Chickpeas
  Runner Up: Confetti Brown Rice Salad
  Runner Up: Wonderful, Incredible, Creative Fried Rice

  Educational Materials

  • WIC Healthy Rice Bowls Brochure- English
  • WIC Healthy Rice Bowls Brochure- Spanish
  • WIC Rice & Beans Fact Sheet (Full Color) - English
  • WIC Rice & Beans Fact Sheet (Black and White) - English
  • WIC Rice & Beans Fact Sheet (Full Color) - Spanish
  • WIC Rice & Beans Fact Sheet (Black and White) - Spanish
  • WIC Brown Rice Fact Sheet
  • WIC Sampling Brown Rice Recipes
  • WIC Gluten- Free Recipes
  • WIC Recipes Fact Sheet- English
  • WIC Recips Fact Sheet- Spanish
  • WIC Healthy Rice Bowls Fact Sheet
  • WIC Vendor Manager Fact Sheet/Brown Rice Suppliers
  • Folic Acid: Rice Nourishes Moms-to-Be
  • Healthy Rice Bowls to Boost Folic Acid Intake
  • Folic Acid Through the Life Cycle Backgrounder
  • Brown Rice Basics
  • Rice: The Foundation for Healthier Eating Brochure for Consumers