Georgia WIC Program: WIC approved foods list effective December 1, 2011 [2011]

GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM
Your Recipe for Choosing Healthy Foods
WIC Approved Foods List
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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST

Whole Grains
Whole grains include 100% whole wheat bread and sandwich buns/rolls, whole grain tortillas, and brown rice.
Whole Wheat Bread
No other size or quantity No honey wheat or whole grain white No hot dog rolls/buns
100% WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES
16 ounce

BIMBO

COBBLESTONE MILL

KROGER

Brown Rice
No other size or quantity No white or flavored rice ANY BRAND
16 ounce
Beans/Peas/Lentils
DRIED
No other size or quantity No flavored beans or peas
ANY BRAND Any variety Plain, mature beans, peas, or lentils
1 pound

MERITA

SARA LEE Classic

SARA LEE Soft and Smooth

NATURE'S OWN 100% Whole Wheat
With Honey

PEPPERIDGE FARM PEPPERIDGE FARM

Very Thin

Stone Ground

100% WHOLE WHEAT
SANDWICH ROLLS / BUNS
1416 ounce

ROMAN MEAL Sun Grain

WONDER

NATURES OWN PEPPERIDGE FARMS Soft 7 Grain

Whole Grain Tortillas

No other size or quantity No other types

CHI-CHI'S Whole wheat Corn

16 ounce
KROGER Whole wheat

LA BANDERITA Whole wheat Corn

MI CASA Whole wheat

MISSION Whole wheat Corn

ORTEGA Whole wheat

CANNED
No added sugar, fat, oil, or meat No soups or baked beans No immature varieties of legumes such as green peas or snap beans
ANY BRAND Any variety Plain, mature beans, peas, or lentils
14 16 ounces

Soy Products

SOY MILK
No light or other flavors
8TH CONTINENT
Original Vanilla
1/2 gallon

TOFU
No other size, quantity, or non-calcium set
NASOYA
Silken Extra Firm
14 16 ounces
Super Firm cubed
8 ounces
HOUSE FOODS
Regular Firm Extra Firm
14 16 ounces

Peanut Butter

No other size or quantity No organic or reduced fat No honey or peanut butter spreads
No marshmallow, chocolate, or jelly added

ANY BRAND
Creamy Crunchy

Extra crunchy Natural

Low-salt

16 18 ounces

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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST

100% Juice
Vitamin C fortified, Calcium fortified allowed No organic or sugar added No V-8 Splash or vegetable juice cocktail
No infant juice, juice drinks, or sports drink No cartons of juice other than orange
Ready Serve Juice

LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types)

Orange Pineapple Grapefruit

Tomato 100% juice Vegetable 100% juice

64 ounce and 4648 ounces 5.56ounce (whenlistedonvoucher)

Fruits & Vegetables
No potato except for yam and sweet potato No variety of canned or frozen vegetable or mixture containing white potato, added sugars, fats, oils,
or artificial sweeteners No creamed, sauced, or breaded vegetables No juice No herbs or spices No edible blossoms/flowers
No dried fruit or vegetable, fruit leathers or roll-ups No sweetened applesauce No catsup, salsa, or other condiments No soups
No pickled vegetables or olives No peanuts or dried legumes (mature beans or peas) No vegetable-grain mixtures such as rice, noodles, or pasta No fruit baskets, party trays, purchases from salad bars, or fruits packed in syrup
FROZEN
Any brand or variety (including plain frozen beans/peas/legumes) with no added sugars See WIC voucher for dollar amounts

NESTLE JUICY JUICE All flavors including Apple, Grape, and White Grape
64 ounce and 46 48 ounces

WELCH'S Apple Grape White Grape
64 ounce and
46 48 ounces

REFRIGERATED CARTONS
LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND Orange juice only 64 ounce refrigerated carton

LEAST
EXPENSIVE ORANGE JUICE

Juice Concentrates

CANNED
Any brand or variety including unsweetened applesauce See WIC voucher for dollar amounts
FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES
Any brand/variety of fruit or vegetable, including organic, without added sugars, fats, and oils See WIC voucher for dollar amounts

NON-FROZEN POURABLE

NESTLE JUICY JUICE All flavors (including apple, grape and white grape) 11.5 ounces
WELCH'S Apple Grape White Grape 11.5 ounces
FROZEN CONCENTRATES
LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types) Orange Pineapple Grapefruit 11.512 ounces
OLD ORCHARD Apple Grape White Grape 12 ounces
WELCH'S Apple Grape White Grape 11.5 ounces

SAMPLE COSTS OF ITEMS PRICED BY THEPOUND

Price per pound 1 pound $ 0.49 $ 0.49 $ 0.59 $ 0.59 $ 0.69 $ 0.69 $ 0.79 $ 0.79 $ 0.89 $ 0.89 $ 0.99 $ 0.99 $ 1.09 $ 1.09 $ 1.19 $ 1.19 $ 1.29 $ 1.29 $ 1.39 $ 1.39 $ 1.49 $ 1.49 $ 1.59 $ 1.59 $ 1.69 $ 1.69 $ 1.79 $ 1.79 $ 1.89 $ 1.89 $ 1.99 $ 1.99 $ 2.09 $ 2.09 $ 2.19 $ 2.19 $ 2.29 $ 2.29 $ 2.39 $ 2.39 $ 2.49 $ 2.49

11/2 pound $ 0.74 $ 0.89 $ 1.04 $ 1.19 $ 1.34 $ 1.49 $ 1.64 $ 1.79 $ 1.94 $ 2.09 $ 2.24 $ 2.39 $ 2.54 $ 2.69 $ 2.84 $ 2.99 $ 3.14 $ 3.29 $ 3.44 $ 3.59 $ 3.74

2 pounds $ 0.98 $ 1.18 $ 1.38 $ 1.58 $ 1.78 $ 1.98 $ 2.18 $ 2.38 $ 2.58 $ 2.78 $ 2.98 $ 3.18 $ 3.38 $ 3.58 $ 3.78 $ 3.98 $ 4.18 $ 4.38 $ 4.58 $ 4.78 $ 4.98

21/2 pounds $ 1.23 $ 1.48 $ 1.73 $ 1.98 $ 2.23 $ 2.48 $ 2.73 $ 2.98 $ 3.23 $ 3.48 $ 3.73 $ 3.98 $ 4.23 $ 4.48 $ 4.73 $ 4.98 $ 5.23 $ 5.48 $ 5.73 $ 5.98 $ 6.23

3 pounds $ 1.47 $ 1.77 $ 2.07 $ 2.37 $ 2.67 $ 2.97 $ 3.27 $ 3.57 $ 3.87 $ 4.17 $ 4.47 $ 4.77 $ 5.07 $ 5.37 $ 5.67 $ 5.97 $ 6.27 $ 6.57 $ 6.87 $ 7.17 $ 7.47

31/2 pound $ 1.72 $ 2.07 $ 2.42 $ 2.77 $ 3.12 $ 3.47 $ 3.82 $ 4.17 $ 4.52 $ 4.87 $ 5.22 $ 5.57 $ 5.92 $ 6.27 $ 6.62 $ 6.97 $ 7.32 $ 7.67 $ 8.02 $ 8.37 $ 8.72

4 pounds $ 1.96 $ 2.36 $ 2.76 $ 3.16 $ 3.56 $ 3.96 $ 4.36 $ 4.76 $ 5.16 $ 5.56 $ 5.96 $ 6.36 $ 6.76 $ 7.16 $ 7.56 $ 7.96 $ 8.36 $ 8.76 $ 9.16 $ 9.56 $ 9.96

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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST
Cereal
1136 ounces No other package sizes No other type, brand or variety other than the ones listed No flavored grits
GENERAL MILLS

Cheerios*

Multi Grain Cheerios*

Kix

Wheat Chex*
KELLOGG'S

Corn Chex

Rice Chex

Multi-Bran Chex

Frosted Mini-Wheats Bite-sized* Touch of Fruit* Little Bite*

Crispix

Rice Krispies

Regular

Gluten Free

MALT-O-MEAL

Special K

Corn Flakes

Frosted Mini Spooners* Strawberry Cream Mini Spooners

Crispy Rice

Honey and Oat Blenders

POST

Honey and Oat Blenders with Almonds

Grape-nuts*

Grape-nuts Flakes* Banana Nut Crunch*
QUAKER

Honey Bunches of Oats Almond Honey Roasted Vanilla Bunches*
B&G

Life Original* *whole grain cereals
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Oatmeal Squares

Brown Sugar*

Cinnamon*

Instant Oatmeal* Instant Grits Original

Effective December 1, 2011

Cream of Wheat-Instant
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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST

Eggs

No organic, low cholesterol, or brown No added Omega 3, DHA, or ARA
LEAST EXPENSIVE GRADE A LARGE 1 dozen

Milk

No organic or flavored milk No buttermilk or rice milk No raw milk (non-pasteurized)
No dried whole milk (Nido) No filled evaporated

LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types)

Fat free/skim Reduced fat 2%

Low fat 1%

Whole milk (when listed on voucher)

1 gallon, 1/2 gallon (when listed on voucher)

LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types) [fat free/skim, low fat 1% , reduced fat 2%, whole milk (when listed on voucher)]

Lactose free Acidophilus

Acidophilus and bifidum

1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, 96 ounce (3 quart)

LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND Dry powdered milk Evaporated milk Ultra high temperature milk (UHT) (when listed on voucher)

MEYENBERG GOAT MILK

Low fat

Whole (when listed on voucher)

Makes 3 quarts

12 ounces 8 ounce or 1/2 pint box

1quart 12ounces

Cheese

No other size or quantity No organic, flavored, or added ingredients No cheese food, products, or spreads No imported, waxed, or
delicatessen cheese No shredded, cubed, shaped, strips, or crumbles

LEAST EXPENSIVE SLICES (regular, low-fat, reduced-fat, fat-free, wrapped or unwrapped) American Swiss Cheddar 16 ounce
LEAST EXPENSIVE
STRING (whole milk or skim milk) Mozzarella 16 ounce

LEAST EXPENSIVE

BLOCK (regular, low-fat, reduced-fat, fat-free)

American Cheddar

Colby

Monterey Jack

Mozzarella Swiss

Combination

(such as Colby/Jack)

16 ounce

Fish

No other size or quantity No organic No albacore No oil packed

No added flavors No Pouches or individual serving containers

No fresh or frozen

LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND

Tuna packed in water

5 ounce can

LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND

Pink salmon

7.5 can or 14.75 ounce can

Infant Foods
INFANT FORMULA
No organic Only formula listed on the voucher WIC voucher lists the brand, size, and form
(powder, concentrate, or ready to use) to purchase
DRY CEREAL
No other size or quantity No organic No added fruit, formula, or DHA/ARA No baby cereal in jars
BEECH NUT Rice Oatmeal Multigrain 8 ounces
GERBER Rice Oatmeal Barley Mixed Grain Whole Wheat 8 ounces

FRUIT & VEGETABLES
No other size or quantity No diced No organic No dessert No guava, papaya, sweet potato casserole No other combinations

GERBER 2ND FOODS Any single ingredient Apple & Cherries Apple Strawberry Banana Pear Pineapple Prunes with Apples Apricot with Mixed Fruits Banana with Mixed Berries Apple Blueberry Banana Orange Medley Banana Plum Grapes Sweet Potato Corn Mixed Vegetable Garden Vegetable
4 ounce jars
7 ounce twin packs

BEECH NUT STAGE 2 and Stage 21/2 Any single ingredient Apricots with Pears & Apples Pears & Raspberries Apples & Cherries Banana & Strawberries Pears & Pineapple Apples & Blueberries Apples & Bananas Apples, Mango & Kiwi Apples, Pears & Bananas Pears & Green beans Corn and Sweet Potato Country Garden Vegetables Mixed Vegetables Peas and Carrots
4 ounces

INFANT MEATS
for exclusively breast fed infants
No other size or quantity No organic No meat and vegetable, or meat and pasta mixtures

BEECH NUT
STAGE 1 Meat with broth 2.5 ounces

GERBER
2ND FOODS Meat with gravy 2.5 ounces

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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST
WIC Tips

Separate WIC foods from the other foods you are buying.
Before the cashier begins to ring up your purchase, tell them that you are using WIC vouchers.
You can not return any WIC foods for cash, credit, exchange, or for a "rain check."

You may use coupons and participate in buy one get one free specials.
If a grocery store does not have all the foods listed on your voucher, keep your voucher and go to another WIC approved store, or return to your store at a later date.

Talk to the store manager if you have a complaint about the store or a store employee. Call the State WIC Office if you are still not satisfied.
Comments about the Georgia WIC program can be made at www.wic.ga.gov. Go to the public comment survey page.

First day to use: The WIC voucher cannot be used before this date.
Last day to use: The WIC voucher cannot be used after this date.
Pay exactly: The cashier writes in the exact price for the WIC foods, before the WIC participant signs the voucher.

Amounts and types of foods to be purchased: The WIC customer or store employee may not substitute any other food or formula for the items listed on the front of the voucher. If you have a problem with your voucher, contact your local WIC clinic.
If you go over the dollar amount listed on your fruit and vegetable voucher: You may pay the difference.

Participant/Guardian/Proxy signature: Signature must match one of the signatures on the front of the WIC ID Card.

WAYS TO COMBINE ITEMS

36 OUNCES OF CEREAL
Choose a combination that does not go over 36 ounces

24 oz

14 oz

12 oz

15 oz

16 oz

18 oz

21 oz

36 oz =

= 12 oz

= 11 to 22 oz

12 oz = 12 oz

= 11 to
21 oz

= 11 to
20 oz

= 11 to 18 oz

11 to 15 oz

1 POUND OF BEANS
Choose 1 pound of dried beans or 4 cans

1 pound dried

1

1

can can

=

1

1

can can

16 oz loaf of bread

WHOLE GRAINS
Choose any 2 whole grain packages
in any combination

1416 oz

=

package of sandwich

=

16 oz tortillas

=

rolls/buns

16 oz brown rice

In accordance with Federal Law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (Voice). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.

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BABY FOOD
Choose fruit and/or vegetable (Stage 2, Stage 21/2 or 2nd Foods)

4 oz

7 oz

jars or

twin packs

16 (sixteen) 4 ounce jars or 9 (nine) 7 ounce twin packs

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 1-800-228-9173 www.wic.ga.gov
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