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Fresh &HealthyIdaho WIC food list

Before the store:ãC heck your WIC account - know what you can get.ãU se this food list - know what’s WIC approved.ãG et the free WICShopper app on your phone - itmakes shopping easier.While you shop:ã Choose the foods that match what’s on your card.ã Use this food list or the WICShopper app to helpchoose foods that are WIC approved.ã Look for WIC shelf tags. Some stores use them tohelp you find WIC approved foods.IDAHOAPPROVEDFOODAt the register:ã Always pay with your WIC card first.ã WIC cards work like debit cards - swipe and enteryour PIN.ã It helps to keep your WIC foods separate fromother items.1

Using your WIC card1 Always use your WIC card first, before SNAPor other types of payment.1stWIC22ndSNAP3rdcash, debit, otherSwipe your card andenter your 4-digit PINwhen asked.3 Check the mid-purchase receipt. Itshows what WIC will pay for.4 You can put back any items WIC didn’t pay foror you can pay for those items separately.5Keep your receipt!It shows- what WIC paid for- what WIC foods youhave left for the month.If you have a problem at the store, talk to themanager.If the problem can’t be fixed at the store, keep yourreceipt and call your WIC clinic.2

Reading your receipt12341 List of foods you bought2 Total number of items sold3 Purchase total and any discounts or coupons4 The WIC foods you have left to buy for the monthand the last day to buy themlb pounddz dozenoz ouncesbtl bottle3gal gallonctr containerqt quart

Need help?Go to healthandwelfare.idaho.gov/WICcardOr call 1-844-892-3084- set or change your PIN- report a lost, stolen, or damaged card- check your WIC balance or purchase historyCall your WIC clinic- questions about WIC foods or amounts- not able to buy an item you think is okay for WIC- your receipt doesn’t match what you boughtRememberIf a food item doesn’t scan as WIC approved, youcan’t get it with your WIC card.- it may not be in your WIC account- it might not be WIC approved- the UPC barcode isn’t in the WIC system yetThe cashier cannot change or override this.- you can put the item back- pay for the item on your own- submit the UPC code on the app or at your clinicGet the free WIC appWith the WICShopper app, you can- check your WIC account balance- use a digital food list- scan UPCs to see if items areWIC approved- access recipes, tips, and moreLearn more at EBTShopper.comor install it now from your app store4

Fruits and vegetablesBuyAny variety whole or cut fresh fruit and vegetables,including organic.Do Not BuyItems from the salad bar, party trays, fruit gift baskets,decorative vegetables and fruits, packaged herbs,spices, nuts. Jarred, frozen, canned, dried. Addedingredients, non fruit/vegetable items.Quick tipsWhen buying fresh fruits and vegetables, followthese steps: Place the item on the grocery scale. Round the weight to the nearest pound or halfpound. Estimate the cost using the Chart for PurchasingFresh Produce on the next page or the ProduceCalculator on the WICShopper app. You may also buy items with a set price. If you go over the amount of your fruit andvegetable bene it, you may put something back orpay the difference plus tax. If you do not use the fullamount, you will not receive cash back.5Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables every day

Fruits and vegetablesChart For Purchasing Fresh ProducePriceper .478.729.962.592.593.895.186.487.779.07 10.362.692.694.045.386.738.079.42 10.762.792.794.195.586.988.379.77 11.16Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables every day6

Cold cerealBuyOnly the cereals pictured here up to the amount listedon your benefit balance. 12 to 36 oz box or bag.Plain flavor only*Plain flavor only*Plain flavor only*Plain flavor onlyPlain flavor onlyPlain flavor only*Plain flavor onlyPlain flavor onlyHoney Clusters*Plain flavor only* Honey Roasted only* Banana Nut Crunch*Plain flavor only*Cinnamon only*Plain flavor only** Whole grainsDo Not BuyCold cereal: packages smaller than 12 oz7Enjoy a variety of whole grains

Hot cerealBuyOnly the cereals pictured here up to the amount listedon your benefit balance.**Plain flavor only, box or instant packets* Whole grainsOriginal only*Plain flavor only,box or instant packetsChoose any combination of WIC approved cereals up tothe total listed on your benefit balance. See examples.(hot)11.8oz(hot)11.8oz 15oz18oz 12oz 35.621oz 3618oz 36Do Not BuyHot cereal: packages smaller than 11.8 ozEnjoy a variety of whole grains8

Whole grainsWhole wheat breadBuyAny brand 16 oz loaf, label must say“100% whole wheat”.Do Not BuySpecialty, organic, light or “lite.”Brown riceBuyAny brand 16 oz brown rice.Plain, short, medium, long grain.Do Not BuyAdded seasonings, ingredients, flavors, boxed,bulk, organic.9Enjoy a variety of whole grains

Whole grainsWhole wheat and soft corn tortillasBuyOnly the brands of tortillas pictured below. 12 to 16 oz.Don PanchoWhite Corn or Whole WheatLa BurritaSoft CornGuerreroWhite CornMissionWhole Wheat or Yellow CornOrtegaWhole WheatEnjoy a variety of whole grains10

Whole grainsWhole wheat pastaBuyOnly the brands listed in 12 to 16 oz box or bag, dry,100% whole wheat or whole durum wheat flour only.Any shape - spaghetti, penne, fettuccine, rotini, etc.BarillaDaVinciFood ClubGia RussaGolden GrainGreat ValueHeartlandHodgson MillItalian ChefKrogerRaccontoRonzoniHealthy HarvestSignature SelectDo Not BuyOrganic, added seasonings, ingredients or flavors,refrigerated, frozen, bulk.11Whole grains support good health

DairyMilkBuyAny brand pasteurized, unflavored milkin type listed on your benefit balance.1.0 gal 1 gallon .50 gal 1/2 gallon .25 gal 1 quartSoymilk beverageBuyOnly these brands, in the container size listed on yourbenefit balance.Silk 1/2 gallonPlain8th Continent 1/2 gallonPlain or VanillaPacific Ultra 32 ozPlainDo Not BuyOrganic, unpasteurized, omega-3 or DHA added,other brands, types, flavors.EggsBuyAny brand, any size, one dozen,FDA-approved white chicken eggs.Do Not BuyOrganic, free range, cage free, omega-3 added, brown,or specialty such as Eggland’s Best.Enjoy a variety of low-fat dairy products12

DairyYogurt: Reduced, low-fat, fat-freeBuy32 oz containers, only the brands and flavors listed.Brown CowPlainDannon All NaturalPlain or VanillaEssential EverydayPlainFood ClubPlainGreat ValuePlainKrogerPlainLucernePlainMountain HighPlain or VanillaNancy’s(non-organic)Plain or VanillaTillamookPlainYoplait OriginalPlain, Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry,Strawberry Banana, or VanillaDo Not BuyOrganic, Greek, single serving containers.13Enjoy a variety of low-fat dairy products

DairyYogurt: Whole milkBuy32 oz containers, only the brands and flavors listed.Mountain HighPlain, Vanilla,or StrawberryDannon All NaturalPlain or VanillaNancy’s(non-organic)Plain HoneyDo Not BuyOrganic, Greek, single serving containers.CheeseBuyAny brand of 16 oz (1 lb) pasteurized domestic natural,regular or low-fat, unsliced vacuum-packed cheese.Blends of single cheeses are okay.Cheddar(mild, medium or sharp)Monterey JackColby-JackSwissMozzarella String Cheese(16 oz multi-stick bagof Mozzarella only)MozzarellaDo Not BuyExtra sharp, unpasteurized, shredded, cubed, deli,organic, cream, flavored, cheese foods or spreads,added ingredients, 8 oz, 32 oz.Enjoy a variety of low-fat dairy products14

Peanut butter, beans, peas,or lentilsPeanut butterBuyAny brand 16 to 18 oz jar(container) smooth to super crunchy.PeanutButterDo Not BuySpreads, honey roasted nut, bulk, organic, powdered,reduced fat, or omega-3 added.Beans, peas, or lentilsBuyAny brand, dry or canned, plain beans, peas, or lentils.Regular or low sodium.16 oz bag or 15-16 oz cans.Choose either1 bag (16 oz)or4 cans (15-16 oz)Do Not BuyAdded ingredients, soup mix, frozen, or organic.Quick TipOne can of beans counts as .25 containers.25 . 25 . 25 .25 1 container15Enjoy iron-rich foods

JuiceBuyJuice for women100% juice listed below in 11.5 oz or 12 oz frozenconcentrate.Dole, all flavorsFood Club, all flavorsOld Orchardall flavors withdark green lidsOrange JuiceTree Top, appleAny brandJuice for children100% juice listed below in 64 oz plastic bottles.Langer’smust say 100% juiceJuicy JuiceTree Top, all flavorswith green lidsV8, originalor low sodiumFood ClubWelch’s purpleor white grapeAnybrandDo Not BuyCider, organic, refrigerated, added fiber, reduced sugar,or Langer's Plus.Enjoy juice in small amounts16

Infant foodsBuy8 or 16 oz Gerberor Beech-Nut cereal,any grain.8oz 16oz8oz 8oz 24 8oz 24Do Not BuyAdded fruit, formula, organic, cans, jars, DHA/ARA.BuyAny plain or mixed fruits and vegetables in 4 ozcontainers. Gerber or Beech-Nut, stage 2 only.4 oz4 ozDo Not BuyAdded ingredients, organic, DHA/ARA, pouches,Gerber Naturals or Beech-Nut Naturals.17Breastfeeding nourishes babies in many ways

For 100% breastfeedingmothers and babiesTuna/SalmonBuyTuna: any brand 5 ozchunk or light, cannedin water or oil.Salmon: any brand5 oz pink canned.CANDo Not BuyTuna: fresh, smoked, albacore, white, fancy white, snackpacks, gourmet, organic, flavored, pouches.Salmon: fresh, Atlantic salmon, red Atlantic sockeyesalmon, snack packs, organic, flavored, pouches.Infant meatsBuy2.5 oz Gerber or Beech-Nut. Any variety of meat.Added broth/gravy okay.Do Not BuyDinners, added fruit, vegetables, or noodles.DHA/ARA, organic, sticks.WIC offers breastfeeding counseling and support18

Start healthyBreastfeeding gives babies the best start! Best possible nutrition Easy to digest Always clean and safe Reduces risk of illness and diseaseAnd it helps moms, too. Saves money Convenient – always ready, no bottles, no mixing Promotes weight loss after pregnancy Reduces risk of cancer and postpartum depressionHow big is your baby’s tummy?DAY 1DAY 3DAY 7DAY 10 All babies have tiny tummies.That’s why newborns eat every 1-2 hours. You make just the right amount of milk for your baby.The more you nurse, the more milk you make.You might have questions.WIC is here to help.Contact your WIC clinic for breastfeeding support fromexperts and moms just like you.19Breastfeed longer—every month matters

Stay healthyHelp your child eat more fruits and vegetables! Share the adventure. Shop together and let yourchild choose a new fruit or vegetable. Cook together. Have your child tear lettuce leaves ortoss salad ingredients together. Eat together. Have meals together and let yourchild see you enjoy fruits and vegetables. Take it with you. Bring sliced fruits and veggies withyou for quick snacks on the go.Stick with WIC until age 5 Kids who stick with WIC until age 5 grow healthyand strong. WIC helps support you from pregnancy throughyour child’s 5th birthday.WIC provides healthy food and a lot more20

Things to rememberRights & Responsibilities - Rulesfor eligibility and participation in the WICProgram are the same for everyone. - Youcan appeal decisions regarding your eligibility.- You will be notified if your WIC benefits change. sure to provide accurate information and notify- Bethe program of any changes. - Foodspurchased with WIC benefits cannot beoffered for sale or trade or exchanged for cash,credit, or other items. - Breakingprogram rules may result in disqualificationor repayment fees. - Participantsand staff will be treated with courtesyand respect.- Keep your WIC card and PIN safe.- Report lost or stolen WIC cards.AppointmentsDate:Time:What to bring:Please call if you need to reschedule.