GEORGIA WIC PROGRAM Your Recipe for Choosing Healthy Foods WIC Approved Foods List EFFECTIVE DECEMBEREFFECTIVE 1, 2011 JANUARY 2016 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Fruits & Vegetables Milk 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 n No variety of fresh, canned, or frozen vegetable or mixture containing (size and type as listed on voucher) seasonings, fats, or oils n No creamed, sauced, or breaded vegetables n Fat free/skim n Reduced fat 2% n No juice n No herbs or spices n No edible blossoms/flowers n Low fat 1% n Whole milk n n 1 No dried fruit or vegetable, fruit leathers or roll-ups No catsup, or 1 gallon, /2 gallon other condiments n No soups n No pickled vegetables or olives n No vegetable-grain mixtures such as rice, noodles, or pasta n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n No fruit baskets, party trays, or purchases from salad bars n No fruits (size and type as listed on voucher) with added sugar, packed in syrups, or with artificial sweeteners [fat free/skim, low fat 1% , reduced fat 2%, whole milk] n Lactose free FRESH FRUITS & VEGETABLES n Acidophilus (Including organic) n Acidophilus and bifidum 1 Any brand/variety of fruit or vegetable, whole or cut, 1 gallon, /2 gallon, 96 ounce (3 quart) without added sugars, fats, and oils. See WIC voucher for dollar amounts n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n MEYENBERG GOAT MILK (size and type as listed on voucher) (size and type as listed on voucher) n Dry powdered milk n No other brand n Evaporated milk n No other size or quantity n Ultra high temperature milk (UHT) FROZEN FRUITS (Including organic) n Low fat n Whole n Evaporated 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 Makes 3 12 ounces 8 ounce or 1 quarts /2 pint box 1 quart 12 ounces CANNED FRUITS (Including organic) Any variety (including unsweetened applesauce) Soy Products juice or water packed, without added sugars, artificial sweeteners, fats, oils, or salt SOY MILK TOFU n No light or other flavors n No non-calcium set n No CANNED VEGETABLES 1 (Including organic) /2 gallon other size, type, or quantity Any variety (including low-sodium) without added fats, or oils n 8TH CONTINENT n SILK n GREAT n NASOYA n VALUE n See WIC voucher for dollar amounts Original n Original Silken n Vanilla n Original n Firm n Extra Firm Cheese 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 n LEAST EXPENSIVE SLICES (regular, Block (regular, low-fat, low-fat, reduced-fat, reduced-fat, fat-free) fat-free, wrapped or n American n Cheddar unwrapped) n Colby n Monterey Jack n n Eggs American Swiss n Mozzarella n Swiss n Cheddar n Combination 16 ounce (such as Colby/Jack) n No organic, low cholesterol, or brown n LEAST EXPENSIVE 16 ounce n No added Omega 3, DHA, or ARA STRING (whole milk n LEAST EXPENSIVE or skim milk) n GRADE A LARGE nMozzarella 1 dozen 16 ounce 01-2016 Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2016 Page 2 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Whole Grains Whole Grain Tortillas Whole grains include 100% whole wheat bread and n No other types n No other size or quantity sandwich buns/rolls, whole grain tortillas, and brown rice. 16 ounce n CHI-CHI’S n GUERRERO n HERDEZ n KROGER WHOLE GRAIN CHOICES nCorn nWhole wheat nCorn nWhole wheat nCorn 16 oz package of 16 oz 16 oz 16 oz sandwich = loaf of bread = tortillas = brown rice rolls/buns Whole wheat Bread n MISSION n LA BANDERITA n MI CASA n ORTEGA nWhole wheat n n No hot dog rolls/buns No other size, type, or quantity nCorn nWhole wheat nWhole wheat nCorn 100% WHOLE WHEAT LOAVES 16 ounce Peanut Butter n BEST CHOICE n BIMBO n FOOD LION 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 n n HEALTHY LIFE HEALTHY LIFE n KROGER 16-18 ounces n n Whole Grain Whole Grain Flaxseed Beans/Peas/Lentils DRIED n No flavored beans or peas n No other size or quantity n ANY BRAND n Any variety n NATURE’S OWN n ROMAN MEAL n SARA LEE n Plain, mature beans, n 100% Whole Wheat n Sun Grain peas, or lentils With Honey 1 pound 100% WHOLE WHEAT SANDWICH BUNS CANNED 16 ounce n No organic n No added sugar, fat, oil, or meat n HEALTHY LIFE n No soups or baked beans n No immature varieties of legumes such n as green peas or snap beans/green beans n WONDER Soft Style n ANY BRAND n Any variety Brown Rice n Plain, mature beans, peas, or lentils (including refried beans, and low sodium) n No white or flavored rice n No other size or quantity 15–16 ounces n ANY BRAND PACKAGE OPTIONS 16 ounce Choose 1 pound of dried beans or 4 cans 1 1 1 1 1 pound can can can can dried = 01-2016 Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2016 Page 3 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST 100% Juice Ready Serve Juice 48 ounce containers OR juice concentrates 64 ounce containers n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (Calcium fortified allowed) n n No organic or sugar added No V-8 Splash, vegetable juice, 48 and 64 ounce n or pineapple juice No infant juice, juice drinks, or sports drink n Orange n No cartons of juice other than orange n Grapefruit LEAST n NESTLE JUICY JUICE EXPENSIVE Juice Concentrates JUICE 48 ounce and 64 ounce n All flavors including Apple, Grape, and White Grape NON-FROZEN POURABLE n WELCH’S n APPLE JUICE 64 ounce n Apple (only these brands) n Always Save n IGA n n n Grape 48 ounce Apple and Eve Juicy Juice n n 11.5 ounces n Apple and Eve Apple and Eve Kroger n n Sesame Street Lucky Leaf Juicy Juice n n n Lucky Leaf Best Choice Mott’s n n n Seneca Food Lion Seneca FROZEN CONCENTRATES n Great Value n Publix n Hytop n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND (Calcium fortified allowed ) n WHITE GRAPE n n Orange Grapefruit JUICE n (only these brands) GRAPE JUICE 12 ounces (only these brands) 64 ounce 48 ounce n 100% APPLE n Apple and Eve n Juicy Juice (only these brands) Sesame Street n Always Save n n 64 ounce My Essentials Best Choice n Best Choice n n n n Always Save Old Orchard Food Lion Juicy Juice n n Great Value n n n Best Choice n Seneca Great Value Kroger n n Juicy Juice Hytop n n Food Lion n 12 ounces Hytop Publix n n Kroger Kroger n Great Value IGA n Publix n Hytop n 100% GRAPE n IGA (only these brands) n TOMATO JUICE n Great Value (only these brands) n Kroger REFRIGERATED CARTONS n 64 ounce Old Orchard n (Calcium fortified allowed) n Welch’s Best Choice n n 11.5 to 12 ounces Campbells LEAST •Regular EXPENSIVE •Low Sodium n 100% WHITE GRAPE BRAND n LEAST Food Lion (only these brands) EXPENSIVE n 64 ounce n Old Orchard Great Value refrigerated carton ORANGE n JUICE n Hytop Welch’s n Orange juice only 11.5 to 12 ounces 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 WAYS TO COMBINE FISH n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND n LEAST EXPENSIVE BRAND Choose a combination that does not go over 30 ounces n Tuna packed in water n Pink salmon six 5 oz cans five 6 oz cans four 7.5 oz cans two 14.75 oz cans 5, 6, and 7.5 5, 6, 7.5, and 14.75 ounce cans ounce 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 01-2016 Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2016 Page 4 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Cereal n No other package sizes n No other type, brand, flavor, or variety other than the ones listed GENERAL MILLS n Cheerios •Regular* •Multi Grain* n Corn Chex n Rice Chex n Kix * •Regular* •Berry Berry* •Honey* n Dora the Explorer n Go Diego Go! 11–36 ounces KELLOGG’S n Frosted Mini- Wheats Original* n Crispix n Corn Flakes n Rice Krispies •Regular •Gluten Free* n Special K Original n All Bran Complete Wheat Flakes* 11–36 ounces MALT-O-MEAL n Mini Spooners •Frosted* •Strawberry Cream* •Blueberry* n Crispy Rice n Oat Blenders with Honey and Almonds 11–36 ounces POST n Grape-nuts Flakes* n Great Grains Banana Nut Crunch* n Alpha Bits* n Honey Bunches of Oats •Almond •Honey Roasted •Vanilla Bunches* 11–36 ounces QUAKER B & G WAYS TO COMBINE 36 OUNCES OF CEREAL n Instant Oatmeal n Cream of Wheat Choose a combination that does not go over 36 ounces •Original* •Instant, Original 24 oz 14 oz 12 oz 15 oz 16 oz 18 oz 21 oz n I nstant Grits 36 oz 12 oz Flavor Only = = 11 to = = = = = • 12 oz 11 to 11 to 11 to 11 to Original •Whole Grain* 22 oz 12 oz 21 oz 20 oz 18 oz 15 oz 11–36 ounces 11–36 ounces *whole grain cereals 01-2016 Georgia WIC Program Effective January 2016 Page 5 WIC APPROVED FOODS LIST Infant Foods INFANT FORMULA DRY CEREAL n No organic n Only formula listed on the voucher n No organic n No added fruit, formula, or DHA/ARA WIC voucher lists the brand, size, and form n No baby cereal in jars n No other size or quantity (powder, concentrate, or ready to use) to purchase n BEECH NUT n PARENTS n Rice CHOICE n Oatmeal n Oatmeal INFANT MEATS for exclusively breast fed infants n Multigrain 8 ounces 8 ounces n No organic n No meat and vegetable, or meat and pasta mixtures n No other size or quantity n BEECH NUT STAG E 1 n GERBER 2ND FOODS n GERBER n KROGER n Meat with broth n Meat with gravy n Rice COMFORTS 2.5 ounces 2.5 ounces n Oatmeal n Rice n MultiGrain n Oatmeal n Whole Wheat