WIC approved foods list, 2016 January

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WIC Approved Foods List
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WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST

Fruits & Vegetables

Milk

n No variety of fresh, canned, or frozen vegetable or mixture containing 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 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

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

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

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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

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

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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

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 WELCH'S n Apple n Grape 11.5 ounces

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 Kroger

n My Essentials n Old Orchard n Seneca
12 ounces

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 APPLE JUICE

64 ounce

(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 Hytop

n IGA n Juicy Juice n Kroger n Lucky Leaf n Mott's n Seneca n Publix

n WHITE GRAPE JUICE
(only these brands)

64 ounce

n A pple and Eve

Sesame Street

n Best Choice

n Food Lion n Juicy Juice

n Great Value n Kroger

n Hytop

n Publix

n IGA

n TOMATO JUICE (only these brands)
64 ounce
n Best Choice n Campbells Regular Low Sodium n Food Lion n Great Value n Hytop

n GRAPE JUICE (only these brands)

48 ounce
n Juicy Juice

64 ounce
n Always Save n Best Choice n Food Lion n Great Value n Hytop n IGA

n Juicy Juice n Kroger n Publix

REFRIGERATED CARTONS
(Calcium fortified allowed)

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

LEAST EXPENSIVE ORANGE JUICE

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

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GENERAL MILLS
n Cheerios Regular* Multi Grain* n Corn Chex n Rice Chex
n K ix* Regular* Berry Berry* Honey*
n Dora the Explorer n Go Diego Go!
1136 ounces

Cereal
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
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
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B&G
n Cream of Wheat Instant, Original Flavor Only 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

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Infant Foods

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

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

nBEECH NUT STAGE1 n Meat with broth
2.5 ounces

n GERBER 2ND FOODS n Meat with gravy
2.5 ounces

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 PARENTS CHOICE n Oatmeal
8 ounces

n GERBER n Rice n Oatmeal n MultiGrain n Whole Wheat
8 ounces

n KROGER COMFORTS n Rice n Oatmeal
8 ounces

FRUITS & 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 BEECH NUT NATURALS STAGE 1

n Just Honeycrisp Apple

n Just Butternut Squash

n Bananas

n Just Sugar Snap Peas

n Just Sweet Potatoes

n Just Green Beans

n Just Carrots

4 ounce jars

n Just Bartlett Pears

n BEECH NUT NATURALS STAGE 3 n Just Sweet Potato, Squash & Peas nCarrot, Broccoli & Strawberry nJust Apple & Aronia Berry n Just Apple & Zucchini n Just Carrot, Sweet Corn & Garbanzo Bean nJust Apple, Berry & Black Bean n Just Apple & Red Bean

4 ounce jars

n BEECH NUT NATURALS STAGE 2 n Just Sweet Corn & Green Beans nJust Pear & Blueberry n Banana, Orange & Pineapple nJust Raspberry, Apple & Beets nJust Apple & Blackberry n Beets, Pear & Pomegranate n Just Apple & Kiwi nJust Pear, Raspberry & Asparagus nBanana, Blueberry & Green Beans n Just Pineapple, Pear & Avocado

nJust Pear & Black Cherry n Just Peas, Green Beans & Asparagus n Apple & Pumpkin nJust Guava, Pear & Strawberry n Just Mango, Apple & Avocado n Just Corn, Squash & Apple nJust Raspberry & Carrots n Just Carrot, Corn & Pumpkin n Just Spinach, Zucchini & Peas n Just Apple & Kale

n Just Pineapple, Kale, Apple & Carrot n Just Sweet Corn, Kale & Spinach n Just Mango, Kiwi & Papaya n Apple, Squash & Zucchini nJust Apple & Strawberry n Corn, Pear & Pineapple n Sweet Potato, Orange & Pineapple
4 ounce jars

n BEECH NUT CLASSICS STAGE 2
n
n Apricot Pear & Apple nPear & Raspberry n Apple & Cherry nChiquita Banana & Strawberry n Pear & Pineapple nBanana & Mixed Berry nApple & 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

n GERBER 2ND FOODS
n
n Apple Cherry nApple 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
8 ounce twin packs

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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 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.

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