GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM Your Recipe for Choosing Healthy Foods WIC Approved Foods List EFFECTIVE DECEEMFBFEERC1T, I2V0E11 JANUARY 2015 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Fruits & Vegetables Milk n No potatoes except for yams and sweet potatoes n No variety of fresh, canned, or frozen vegetable or mixture containing white potato, seasonings, fats, or oils 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 catsup, or other condiments n No soups n No pickled vegetables or olives n No vegetable-grain mixtures such as rice, noodles, or pasta n No fruit baskets, party trays, or purchases from salad bars n No fruits with added sugar, packed in syrups, or with artificial sweeteners FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES (Including organic) Any brand/variety of fruit or vegetable, whole or cut, without added sugars, fats, and oils. See WIC voucher for dollar amounts FROZEN FRUITS (Including organic) Any brand/variety of fruits without added sugar FROZEN VEGETABLES (Including organic) Any brand/variety of vegetables (and plain frozen beans/peas/legumes) with no added sugars, meats, fats, or oils See WIC voucher for dollar amounts CANNED FRUITS (Including organic) Any variety (including unsweetened applesauce) juice or water packed, without added sugars, artificial sweeteners, fats, oils, or salt CANNED VEGETABLES (Including organic) Any variety (including low-sodium) without added fats, or oils See WIC voucher for dollar amounts Cheese 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 No other size or quantity 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) nMozzarella 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 n No organic or flavored milk n No buttermilk, rice milk, or almond milk n No raw milk (non-pasteurized) n No dried whole milk (Nido) n No filled evaporated n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (size and type as listed on voucher) n Fat free/skim n Reduced fat 2% n Low fat 1% n Whole milk 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (size and type as listed on voucher) [fat free/skim, low fat 1% , reduced fat 2%, whole milk] n Lactose free n Acidophilus n Acidophilus and bifidum 1 gallon, 1/2 gallon, 96 ounce (3 quart) n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (size and type as listed on voucher) n Dry powdered milk n Evaporated milk nUltra high temperature milk (UHT) n MEYENBERG GOAT MILK (size and type as listed on voucher) n No other brand n No other size or quantity n Low fat n Whole n Evaporated Makes 3 quarts 12 ounces 8 ounce or 1/2 pint box 1 quart 12 ounces Soy Products SOY MILK n No light or other flavors 1/2 gallon TOFU n No non-calcium set n No other size, type, or quantity n 8TH CONTINENT n SILK n Original n Original n Vanilla n GREAT VALUE n Original n NASOYA n Silken n Firm n Extra Firm 14-16 ounces Eggs n No organic, low cholesterol, or brown n No added Omega 3, DHA, or ARA n LEAST EXPENSIVE n GRADE A LARGE 1 dozen 01-2015 Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2015 Page 2 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Whole Grains Whole grains include 100% whole wheat bread and sandwich buns/rolls, whole grain tortillas, and brown rice. 16 oz package of sandwich rolls/buns WHOLE GRAIN CHOICES = 16 oz loaf of bread = = 16 oz tortillas 16 oz brown rice Whole Grain Tortillas n No other types n No other size or quantity 16 ounce n CHI-CHI'S nCorn n GUERRERO nWhole wheat nCorn n HERDEZ nCorn n KROGER nWhole wheat Whole wheat Bread n No hot dog rolls/buns n No other size, type, or quantity 100% WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES 16 ounce n LA BANDERITA n MI CASA n ORTEGA nCorn nWhole wheat nWhole wheat n MISSION nWhole wheat nCorn n BEST CHOICE n BIMBO n FOOD LION n HEALTHY LIFE n Whole Grain n HEALTHY LIFE n KROGER n Whole Grain Flaxseed n N ATURE'S OWN n 100% Whole Wheat With Honey n ROMAN MEAL n Sun Grain n SARA LEE n Classic Peanut Butter n No organic or reduced fat n No peanut butter spreads n No added honey, marshmallow, chocolate, jelly, vitamin/minerals, or omega 3 n No other size or quantity n ANY BRAND n Creamy n Extra crunchy n Low-salt n Crunchy n Natural 16-18 ounces Beans/Peas/Lentils DRIED n No flavored beans or peas n No other size or quantity n ANY BRAND n Any variety nPlain, mature beans, peas, or lentils 1 pound n WONDER 100% WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICH BUNS 16 ounce n HEALTHY LIFE n Soft Style Brown Rice n No white or flavored rice n No other size or quantity n ANY BRAND 16 ounce CANNED n No organic 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/green beans n ANY BRAND n Any variety n Plain, mature beans, peas, or lentils (including refried beans, and low sodium) 1516 ounces PACKAGE OPTIONS Choose 1 pound of dried beans or 4 cans 1 pound dried 1 = can 1 can 1 can 1 can Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2015 01-2015 Page 3 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST 100% Juice Ready Serve Juice 48 ounce containers OR juice concentrates 64 ounce containers n No organic or sugar added n No V-8 Splash, vegetable juice, or pineapple juice n No infant juice, juice drinks, or sports drink n No cartons of juice other than orange Juice Concentrates NON-FROZEN POURABLE n WELCH'S n Apple n Grape 11.5 ounces LEAST EXPENSIVE JUICE n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (Calcium fortified allowed) 48 and 64 ounce n Orange n Grapefruit n NESTLE JUICY JUICE 48 ounce and 64 ounce n All flavors including Apple, Grape, and White Grape n APPLE JUICE 64ounce (only these brands) nAlways Save 48 ounce n Apple and Eve nJuicy Juice n Lucky Leaf n Seneca nApple and Eve nApple and Eve Sesame Street n Best Choice n Food Lion nGreat Value n Juicy Juice n Kroger n Lucky Leaf n Mott's n Seneca n Publix FROZEN CONCENTRATES n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (Calcium fortified allowed ) n Orange n Grapefruit 12 ounces n 100% APPLE (only these brands) n Always Save n Best Choice nGreat Value n Hytop n Old Orchard n Seneca 12 ounces n Kroger n My Essentials n 100% GRAPE (only these brands) nGreat Value n Kroger nOld Orchard n Welch's 11.5 to 12 ounces n 100% WHITE GRAPE (only these brands) nOld Orchard n Welch's 11.5 to 12 ounces n GRAPE JUICE (only these brands) 48 ounce nJuicy Juice 64 ounce nAlways Save n Best Choice nFood Lion n Great Value n Juicy Juice n Kroger n Publix n WHITE GRAPE JUICE (only these brands) 64 ounce nApple and Eve Sesame Street nBest Choice n Food Lion n Great Value n Juicy Juice n Kroger n Publix n TOMATO JUICE (only these brands) 64 ounce n Best Choice n Campbells Regular Low Sodium nFood Lion n Great Value REFRIGERATED CARTONS (Calcium fortified allowed) n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND 64 ounce refrigerated carton n Orange juice only LEAST EXPENSIVE ORANGE JUICE Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2015 01-2015 Page 4 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Cereal GENERAL MILLS n Cheerios Regular* Multi Grain* Dulce de Leche* n Corn Chex n Rice Chex n K ix* Regular* Berry Berry* Honey* n Dora the Explorer n Go Diego Go! 1136 ounces n No other package sizes n No other type, brand, flavor, or variety other than the ones listed KELLOGG'S nFrosted MiniWheats Original* n Crispix n Corn Flakes nRice Krispies Regular Gluten Free* n Special K Original Multi Grain n Scooby-Doo!* n All Bran Complete Wheat Flakes* 1136 ounces MALT-O-MEAL nMini Spooners Frosted* Strawberry Cream* Blueberry* nCrispy Rice nOat Blenders with Honey and Almonds 1136 ounces POST n Grape-nuts Flakes* n Great Grains Banana Nut Crunch* n Alpha Bits* nHoney Bunches of Oats Almond Honey Roasted Vanilla Bunches* 1136 ounces QUAKER n Instant Oatmeal Original* n Instant Grits Original 1136 ounces B&G n Cream of Wheat Instant Whole Grain* 1136 ounces WAYS TO COMBINE 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 11 to 11 to 11 to 11 to 12 oz 21 oz 20 oz 18 oz 15 oz *whole grain cereals 01-2015 Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2015 Page 5 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Infant Foods INFANT FORMULA WIC voucher lists the brand, size, and form (powder, concentrate, or ready to use) to purchase n No organic n Only formula listed on the voucher DRY CEREAL n No organic n No added fruit, formula, or DHA/ARA n No baby cereal in jars n No other size or quantity n BEECH NUT n Rice n Oatmeal n Multigrain 8 ounces n GERBER n Rice n Oatmeal n MultiGrain n Whole Wheat 8 ounces n K ROGER COMFORTS n Rice n Oatmeal 8 ounces n P ARENTS CHOICE n Oatmeal 8 ounces INFANT MEATS for exclusively breast fed infants n No organic n No meat and vegetable, or meat and pasta mixtures n No other size or quantity n BEECH NUT STAGE 1 n Meat with broth 2.5 ounces n GERBER 2ND FOODS n Meat with gravy 2.5 ounces FRUIT & VEGETABLES n No organic n No diced or pouches n No dessert n No sweet potato casserole n No other combinations, size or quantity n GERBER 2ND FOODS n n Apple Blueberry nApple Strawberry Banana 4 ounce jars n n Apple Cherry n Apple Blueberry nApple Strawberry Banana n Pear Pineapple n Prunes with Apples n Apricot with Mixed Fruits n Banana with Mixed Berries n Bananas with Apples & Pears n Banana Orange Medley n Banana Plum Grapes n Apple Peach Squash n Banana Carrot Mango n Pear Zucchini Corn n Sweet Potatoes & Corn n Mixed Vegetable n Garden Vegetable 7 and 8 ounce twin packs TWIN PACK SIZES For Gerber 2nd Foods fruits and/or vegetables 3.5 oz 3.5 oz 7 oz twin pack 4 oz 4 oz 8 oz twin pack n BEECH NUT CLASSICS STAGE 2 n n Apricot Pear & Apple n Pear & Raspberry n Apple & Cherry nChiquita Banana & Strawberry n Pear & Pineapple nBanana & Mixed Berry n Apple & Blueberry n Apple & Banana n Apple, Mango & Kiwi n Apple, Pear & Banana n Corn and Sweet Potato n Garden Vegetables n Mixed Vegetables 4 ounce jars Fish 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 No other size or quantity n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n Tuna packed in water 5, 6, and 7.5 ounce cans n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n Pink salmon 5, 6, 7.5, and 14.75 ounce cans WAYS TO COMBINE FISH Choose a combination that does not go over 30 ounces six 5 oz cans five 6 oz cans four 7.5 oz cans two 14.75 oz cans 5 oz 5 oz 6 oz 6 oz 7.5 oz 7.5 oz 5 oz 5 oz = 6 oz = = 14.75 oz 14.75 oz 5 oz 5 oz 6 oz 6 oz 7.5 oz 7.5 oz Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2015 01-2015 Page 6 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST WIC Tips nSeparate WIC foods from the other foods you are buying. nBefore the cashier begins to ring up your purchase, tell them that you are using WIC vouchers. nYou can not return any WIC foods for cash, credit, exchange, or for a "rain check". nYou may use coupons and participate in buy one get one free specials. Ifn 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. nTalk 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. nComments 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. 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. Pay exactly: The cashier writes in the exact price for the WIC foods, before the WIC participant signs the voucher. 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. The U.S. Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.) If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, found online at http://www.ascr. usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html , or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing 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. Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) 1-800-228-9173 www.wic.ga.gov Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2015 01-2015 Page 7