GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM Your Recipe for Choosing Healthy Foods WIC Approved Foods List EFFECTIVEEFDFECEECMBTERIV1,E20D11ECEMBER 1, 2011 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 Georgia WIC Program Effective December 1, 2011 122011 Page 2 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 Georgia WIC Program Effective December 1, 2011 122011 Page 3 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 Georgia WIC Program Oatmeal Squares Brown Sugar* Cinnamon* Instant Oatmeal* Instant Grits Original Effective December 1, 2011 Cream of Wheat-Instant 122011 Page 4 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 Georgia WIC Program Effective December 1, 2011 122011 Page 5 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. Georgia WIC Program Effective December 1, 2011 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 122011 122011 Page 6