Georgia WIC Program - your recipe for choosing health foods: WIC approved foods list [2013]

GEORGIA
WIC PROGRAM
Your Recipe for Choosing Healthy Foods
WIC Approved Foods List
EFFECTIVE DEEFCEFMEBCETR I1V, E201D1 ECEMBER 1, 2013

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
n No other size or quantity n No honey wheat or whole grain white n No hot dog rolls/buns
100% WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES
16 ounce

n BIMBO

n COBBLESTONE MILL

n KROGER

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

n M ERITA

n S ARA LEE n Classic

n SARA LEE n Soft and Smooth

CANNED
n No added sugar, fat, oil, or meat n No soups or baked beans n No immature varieties of legumes such as green peas or snap beans
n ANY BRAND n Any variety n Plain, mature beans, peas, or lentils
1516 ounces

n N ATURE'S OWN n PEPPERIDGE FARM n 100% Whole Wheat n Very Thin
With Honey

n PEPPERIDGE FARM n Stone Ground

Soy Products

n ROMAN MEAL n Sun Grain

n WONDER

100% WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICH BUNS
16 ounce
n PEPPERIDGE FARMS n Soft 7 Grain

SOY MILK
n No light or other flavors
n SILK
n Original
1/2 gallon

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

Whole Grain Tortillas

n No other size or quantity n No other types

n CHI-CHI'S n Whole wheat n Corn

16 ounce

n LA BANDERITA

n KROGER

n Whole wheat

n Whole wheat n Corn

n MI CASA

n MISSION

n Whole wheat n Whole wheat

n Corn

n ORTEGA n Whole wheat

n 8TH CONTINENT
n Original n Vanilla
1/2 gallon

Peanut Butter

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

n ANY BRAND n Creamy n Crunchy
16-18 ounces

n Extra crunchy n Natural

n Low-salt

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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST

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

n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types)

n Orange

n Grapefruit

n Vegetable 100% juice

nPineapple nTomato 100% juice

64 ounce 5.56ounce (whenlistedonvoucher)

n WELCH'S n Apple n Grape n White Grape
64 ounce

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

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

Juice Concentrates

Fruits & Vegetables
n No potato except for yam and sweet potato n No variety of canned or frozen vegetable or mixture containing white potato, added sugars, fats, oils,
or artificial sweeteners n No creamed, sauced, or breaded vegetables n No juice n No herbs or spices n No edible blossoms/flowers
n No dried fruit or vegetable, fruit leathers or roll-ups n No sweetened applesauce n No catsup, salsa, or other condiments n No soups
n No pickled vegetables or olives n No peanuts or dried legumes (mature beans or peas) n No vegetable-grain mixtures such as rice, noodles, or pasta n 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
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

n NESTLE JUICY JUICE n All flavors (including apple, grape and white grape) 11.5 ounces
n WELCH'S n Apple n Grape n White Grape 11.5 ounces
FROZEN CONCENTRATES
n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types) n Orange n Pineapple n Grapefruit 11.512 ounces
n OLD ORCHARD n Apple n Grape n White Grape 12 ounces
n WELCH'S n Apple n Grape n 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 n No other package sizes n No other type, brand or variety other than the ones listed n No flavored grits
GENERAL MILLS

n Cheerios*

n Multi Grain Cheerios*

n Kix*

n Wheat Chex*

KELLOGG'S

n Corn Chex

n Rice Chex

n Frosted Mini-Wheats

Original*

Touch of Fruit*

Little Bite*

n Crispix

n Rice Krispies Regular

MALT-O-MEAL

n Special K

n Corn Flakes

nFrosted Mini Spooners* nStrawberry Cream Mini Spooners

n Crispy Rice

n Oat Blenders eith Honey

POST

n Oat Blenders with Honey and Almonds

n Grape-nuts*

nGrape-nuts Flakes* nBanana Nut Crunch*
QUAKER

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

n Life Original* *whole grain cereals
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n Oatmeal Squares

Brown Sugar*

Cinnamon*

nInstant Oatmeal* nInstant Grits Original

Effective December 1, 2013

n Cream of Wheat-Instant
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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST

Eggs

Infant Foods

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

Milk

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

n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (of these types)

n Fat free/skim n Reduced fat 2%

n Low fat 1%

n Whole milk (when listed on voucher)

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

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

n Lactose free n Acidophilus

n Acidophilus and bifidum

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

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

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

n MEYENBERG GOAT MILK
n Low fat

Makes 3 quarts

12 ounces

8 ounce or 1/2 pint box

1 quart

Cheese

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

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

n LEAST EXPENSIVE

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

n American n Cheddar

n Colby

n Monterey Jack

n Mozzarella n Swiss

n Combination

(such as Colby/Jack)

16 ounce

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

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

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

Fish
n No other size or quantity n No organic n No albacore n No oil packed n No added flavors n No Pouches or individual serving containers n No fresh or frozen
n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n Tuna packed in water
n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n Pink salmon 5 ounce, 6 ounce, and 14.75 ounce cans

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

n BEECH NUT
STAGE 1 n Meat with broth 2.5 ounces

n G ERBER
2ND FOODS n Meat with gravy 2.5 ounces

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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST
WIC Tips

n S eparate WIC foods from the other foods you are buying.
n B efore the cashier begins to ring up your purchase, tell them that you are using WIC vouchers.
n Y ou can not return any WIC foods for cash, credit, exchange, or for a "rain check."

n You may use coupons and participate in buy one get one free specials.
n 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.

n 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.
n 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

16 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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Effective December 1, 2013

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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