Welcome To Summer EBT For Children

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Welcome to .Summer EBTfor ChildrenWHAT IS SUMMER EBT FOR CHILDREN (SEBTC)?SEBTC helps families feed children healthy meals during thesummer months when school meals are not available. EBTC uses a debit-like card for families to S Your benefits will be loaded into your account and onredeem benefits at ITCA WIC authorized stores.your EBT card on the 15th day of May, June and July. our family will receive one SEBTC card with Y Benefits roll over from month to month. All benefits willeveryone’s benefits combined.expire on September 15.HELPFUL TIPS ABOUT YOUR PINGetting Started with SEBTCYOUR SEBTC PACKETINCLUDES THISHANDOUT ANDYOUR SEBTC CARDSTEP 1: Activate your card bysetting your PIN. Call 1-844-892-2933,you will be prompted to enter your zip codeand the date of birth of the oldest child participatingin SEBTC to confirm your identity.STEP 2: Review this booklet to learn more aboutSEBTC, how to shop with SEBTC and the AuthorizedFoods List. Don’t write your PIN on your card or choose aPIN that others might guess.SummerFO R C H ILEBTDREN B enefits purchased without your consent (stolen)cannot be replaced. I f you forget your PIN or want to change it, callthe number on the back of your card. After 4 incorrect PIN tries your account will be locked.To unlock your account, wait until after midnight orcontact the ITCA SEBTC program staff by calling866.359.0007.SEBTC Food PackageSTEP 3: Download the WICEach child enrolled will receive thefollowing food package loaded on thefamily account per month.Shopper App on your smart phoneand register your SEBTC card.TYPE OF WIC FOODQUANTITYMilk (Low-fat or Non-fat)2 GallonsCheese1 PoundEggs1 DozenYogurt (Low-fat or Non-fat)1 32 oz. ContainerCereal (Hot & Cold)18 oz.Beans or Peanut Butter1 Pound or 1 JarWhole Grains1 16 oz. PackageFresh & Frozen Fruits & Vegetables 32.00STEP 4: Check your benefitbalance and find ITCA WIC approvedstores on the WIC Shopper App.Approved stores will have the“We Accept WIC” decal posted at thestore entrance. See decal to right STEP 5: You are now ready toshop with SEBTC!

WIC SHOPPER APPINFORMATIONShopping with SEBTC1. D ownload the Free WICShopper appfrom your app store or by scanningthe QR code below.1. S elect an ITCA SEBTC/WICauthorized store.2. Select Inter Tribal Council of Arizona,Inc. as your WIC agency.2. R ead your benefits carefullyto know which foods are SEBTCauthorized foods.3. Register your SEBTC card in theManage Cards tab.4. Scan product barcodes to verifyWIC allowed foods as you shop.You can check your balance atthe store by:5. View your eWIC card balance, theITCA Authorized Food list, recipes,store locations, and more! Swiping your card at the checkoutstand and entering your PIN Calling the customer servicenumber on the back of your card Using the WIC Shopper app You may only buy the foods andquantities listed in your balance.You do not have to buy all your foodsat one time.To help track your accountbalance download the freeWIC Shopper App by scanningthe QR code above! elect your SEBTC approved foods.3. SMake sure the foods you buy withyour SEBTC card are approved foodsby scanning your food item with theWIC Shopper app.IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AT THE STORE Talk to the store manager ot Coupons? Give the cashier your4. Gstore loyalty card and any coupons youmay have.5. Pay close attention! If an item does notring up as a SEBTC approved food, youmay put back any food items you wouldlike to remove or purchase them withanother form of payment. If you are unable to purchase an item that is included in the list,send the information to WICUPC@itcaonline.com or submiton the WIC Shopper app by clicking the “I Couldn’t Buy This” icon. Complaints can be submitted online: plaint-form/ Report the date, time, and names of store staff involvedto the ITCA SEBTC staff by calling: 866.359.0007Or emailing: SEBTC@itcaonline.com6. Get a receipt. The cashier will give youa receipt with the remaining benefitbalance and the date your benefitsexpire. Be sure to keep your receiptfor your next visit.Your SEBTC card may be usedat self-check-out at most chainstores. Check the WIC Shopperapp for availability.LOOK FOR A‘WIC APPROVED’ SIGN

AUTHORIZED FOODS LISTMilk (Nonfat and Low-Fat)Yogurt (Nonfat and Low-fat)CAN BUYCAN BUYAny brand, refrigerated milk incontainer sizes as specified on yourWIC benefitsAny of the followingbrands of nonfat,low-fat and Greekyogurt in any flavor32 oz. containeror 4 oz. packs. Pasteurized fluid cow’s milk- Fat-free (Skim)- Low-fat (1%)Allowable brands:Call the SEBTC Program if yourchild needs lactose free milk.It cannot be purchased withthe standard milk benefit. Lactose-free cow’s milk (1 2 gallon container)CANNOT BUY Reduced-fat (2%) or whole milk Flavored milk,including chocolate milk Buttermilk Acidophilus milk Half and half Raw milk Sweetened condensed milk Creamers Filled milk Organic milk Nut or grain milk(like almond, riceor oat milk) Coconut milkDannon Light & FitDannon OikosDannon OikosTriple ZeroGreek GodsMountain HighTillamookUnited Store BrandsPacks (any flavor) Cheddar (mild, medium, sharp,extra sharp, longhorn, and white) Colby Monterey Jack Mozzarella (Includes string cheese) Muenster Provolone Swiss Blended cheese (blend ofany types listed above) Cream cheese Cheese sticks(except mozzarellastring cheese) Packages lessthan 16 oz. Organic cheeseYoplaitZoiYoplait4 oz. 8-packs Yogurt with mix-ins suchas granola, candy pieces,nuts, or similar ingredients Organic yogurtAny brand of pasteurized,pre-packaged, block and shreddedcheese, 1 lb. (16 oz.), regular,reduced fat, and low sodiumDiced or slicedCheese from the deli counterRandom weight cheeseCheese with added peppers orother ingredients Imported cheese Processed American cheese,processed cheese food, cheeseproduct, or cheese spreadDannonCANNOT BUYCAN BUY Food ClubGreat ValueKrogerLucerneOpen NatureSimple TruthSimply BalancedWinCo.Dannon Activia4 oz. 4-packs(includes Regular,Lactose Free, Fruiton the Bottom,and LightCheeseCANNOT BUY ChobaniYoplaitGo-Gurt Tubes2 oz. 16-packsYoplaitGo-GurtTubes2 oz. 8-packs Drinkable Whole milk yogurt Go-Gurt SlushiesCereal (Hot)CAN BUY 11.8 to 36 oz. boxes Cream of Rice Cream of Wheat Original(1 and 2.5 minutes) Cream of Wheat OriginalInstant Packets Malt O Meal Original Quaker InstantGrits Original Quaker InstantOatmeal OriginalCream ofRiceCream ofCream ofWheat Original Wheat Original1 Minute2.5 MinutesCream of WheatOriginal InstantIndividual PacketsMalt O MealOriginalQuaker InstantGrits OriginalQuaker InstantOatmealOriginalCANNOT BUY Hot cereals less than 11.8 oz.Added raisins, fruit, or nutsVariety packsOrganic cereals

AUTHORIZED FOODS LISTCereal (Cold)Dry Beans, Peas, and LentilsCAN BUYCAN BUYYou may purchase boxes or bags of cerealup to 36 oz.Any brand, any variety(including organic) Any of the following brands of cold cereal.You may combine several sizes of containersto equal up to 36 oz. 16 oz. package sizeCANNOT BUY CANNOT BUY Cold cereals less than 12 oz. Variety Packs Frosted cereals except those listedas allowable Organic cerealsGreen, yellow, or wax beansFresh or frozen beansRefried beansBean soup mixes with flavoring packets/spicesBulkCanned BeansAny of the followingstore brands ofCrispy Rice:Any of the followingstore brandsToasted Oats:Best Yet, First Street,Food Club, Great Value,Kroger, Market Pantry,Shurfine, SignatureSelect and WinCoFirst Street, FoodClub, Kroger, Shurfine,Signature Select,and WinCoCheeriosMulti-GrainCorn FlakesHoney Bunchesof Oat-AlmondAll BranCompleteWheat FlakesBananaNut CrunchCAN BUYAny brand, any variety(including organic), plain,or low sodium in up to 16 oz.size. Varieties such as: CheeriosPlainMalt o MealCrispy RiceChex-CornChex-RiceFrosted MiniWheats OriginalHoney Bunchesof Oats-HoneyRoastedChex-WheatGrape NutsFlakesHoney Bunches ofOats-Whole GrainAlmond CrunchGrape NutsOriginalHoney Bunches ofOats-Whole GrainHoney CrunchBlackGarbanzo (Chickpeas)Kidney (red and white)PintoCannelliniCANNOT BUY Refried beans Green, yellow, orwax beans Pork and beans Chili beans Baked, Cajun, BBQor ranch style beans Beans with added fat,oils, meat, fruitsor vegetablesKix PlainLife OriginalQuaker OatmealSquaresBrown SugarQuaker OatmealSquaresCinnamonRiceKrispiesSpecial KOriginalTotalWhole GrainEach can of beans countsas 0.25 of a container0.25 container0.50 container0.75 container1.00 container1.25 container1.50 container1.75 container2.00 container 1 can2 cans3 cans4 cans5 cans6 cans7 cans8 cansPeanut ButterCAN BUYHoney Bunchesof Oats-WholeGrain VanillaBunchesFor each container ofdry beans/peas/lentils onyour SEBTC card, you can buyeither a 16 oz. container of drybeans/peas/lentils or 4 cans(up to a 16 oz. size each).Any brand 16 to 18 oz. Plain, creamy, crunchy,chunky, andsuper chunkystyles Low sodium Low sugar NaturalCANNOT BUY Peanut butter spread Peanut butter withadded jams, jellies,chocolate,marshmallows, DHA,omega-3 or honey Peanut butter in tubes Organic peanut butter

AUTHORIZED FOODS LISTSOFT CORN TORTILLASWhole Grains100% WHOLE WHEAT PASTASCAN BUYAny of the following brandsof whole wheat pasta in a16 oz. package only BarillaDelalloHodgson MillRonzoniAny of the followingstore brands: Food Club, Full Circle,Great Value, Kroger, OOrganics, P t, Shurfine,Signature Select, SimpleTruth Organics, SimplyBalanced, Sun Harvest,and WinCoCANNOT BUY Pastas that list anyother flour besides wholewheat and/or wholedurum wheat flour inthe ingredients. Pastas with addedsugars, fats, oils, or salt.BROWN RICEAny brand of brown rice(long and short grain) ina 16 oz. bag only. Instant brown rice Rice in plasticcontainers Seasoned orflavored rice White rice Basmati or jasmine rice Organic Rice100% WHOLE WHEAT BREADSCAN BUYAny of the following brands100% whole wheat breadin a 16 oz. loaf only Any store brandNature’s OwnOzark HearthSara LeeWonderAny of the following brandsof yellow and white softcorn tortillas in a16 oz. package only. Don PonchoDos RanchitosEl SuperFood ClubGuerreroKrogerLa BanderitaLa BurritaMama Lola’sMissionSanta Fe Tortilla CompanyCANNOT BUY Tortilla Chips Tostada or taco shells White flour tortillas Flavored tortillas(such as spinach or tomato) Organic tortillasCANNOT BUYCAN BUYCAN BUYCANNOT BUY Gluten freeDiet, light, or low carbOrganicMini LoavesPita or flat breadEnglish muffinsSandwich thins or roundsBagels, buns or rollsWHOLE WHEAT FLOUR TORTILLASCAN BUYAny of the following brandswhole wheat tortillain a 16 oz package only Don Poncho Food Club Great Value Kroger Mission Guerrero Tortillasde Harina Integral La Banderita Santa FeTortilla CompanyCANNOT BUY Tortilla chips Tostada or taco shells White flour tortillas Flavored tortillas(such as spinach or tomato) Organic tortillasLOOK FOR A‘WIC APPROVED’ SIGN

AUTHORIZED FOODS LISTFruits (Fresh & Frozen)CAN BUYVegetables (Fresh & Frozen)CAN BUYAny variety offresh fruitAny variety offresh vegetables Whole Whole Cut-up Cut-up Single pieces Single pieces Bagged andpre-packaged Bagged andpre-packaged Organic Inkling lettuceCANNOT BUY Organic Dried fruit Fruit-nut mixtures Fruit with dipping sauce Fruit for purchaseon salad bars Ornamental fruits Party trays Items such as blueberry muffins Fruit with added sugar,fat, oil, or salt Canned fruitCANNOT BUY Breaded vegetables Kits with dressings ordipping sauces Vegetables for purchaseon salad bars Herbs or spices Salad kits Edible blossomssuch as squash blossoms(broccoli, cauliflower, andartichokes are allowed) Ornamental vegetables,such as chilies ona string Creamed or saucedvegetables Party trays Vegetable-grain mixtures Painted pumpkins Vegetables with addedsugar, fat, oil, or saltWho to ContactContact the eWIC/SEBTC Automated CustomerService if you need help with any of the following: My card was lost, stolen, or damaged I need to set or change my PIN I need to check my benefit balanceFor eWIC/SEBTC Automated Customer Service:Call 844.892.2933Note that SEBTC shares the customer service linewith WIC so the messages may say WIC but arealso for SEBTC.Contact the ITCA SEBTC program staff if you’reexperiencing any of the following issues: I need a replacement cardI’ve locked my account and need it unlockedI don’t think my receipt matches what I boughtI wasn’t able to buy a food I think is WIC/SEBTCapproved I need help finding a store that accepts SEBTC benefits I have questions about my SEBTC benefitsFor ITCA SEBTC program staff customer service:Call 866-359-0007 or email SEBTC@itcaonline.comFor more information:Visit nOr contact the SEBT program staff at:866.359.0007

child needs lactose free milk. It cannot be purchased with the standard milk benefit. Lactose-free cow's milk (1 2 gallon container) CANNOT BUY Reduced-fat (2%) or whole milk Flavored milk, including chocolate milk (like almond, rice Buttermilk Acidophilus milk Half and half Raw milk Sweetened condensed milk .