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Fruits and vegetablesFresh &HealthyIdaho WIC authorizedfood listEffective October 1, 2013to September 30, 2014
Helpful Hintsshopping for WIC foods You will need your WIC Identification Folderevery time you use a WIC check or Cash ValueVoucher at the grocery store. Choose WIC-approved foods in the amountslisted on your WIC checks or Cash Value Voucher. Separate WIC foods from other itemsyou are buying. Keep each WIC check’s or Cash ValueVoucher’s food separate. Hand your WIC check(s), Cash Value Voucherand WIC Identification Folder to the cashierwhen you arrive at the checkstand. Sign the WIC check or Cash Value Voucher afterthe cashier writes the amount of the purchase onthe WIC check or Cash Value Voucher.In accordance with Federal law and Departmentof Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution isprohibited from discriminating on the basis of race,color, national origin, sex, age or disability.To file a complaint of discrimination, write toUSDA, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC20250-9410 or call toll free (866) 632-9992 (voice).Individuals who are hearing impaired or havespeech disabilities may contact USDA through theFederal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800)845-6136 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunityprovider and employer.For more information on the Idaho WIC program, call the IdahoCareLine at 2-1-1 or 1-800-926-2588, 1-208-332-7205 (TDD).www.wic.dhw.idaho.gov Do not accept cash back or rainchecks. If you have problems finding WIC foods, talk tothe manager about the store’s delivery schedule.Look for these shelftags at the store. Besure to double checkthat the items markedwith this tag are authorizedWIC products.
Fruits and vegetablesFruits and vegetablesChart For Purchasing Fresh ProducePriceper 84.73When buying fresh fruits and vegetables, followthese steps:1.991.992.993.984.982.092.093.144.18 Place the item on the grocery 4.782.492.493.744.98BuyAny variety whole or cut fresh fruit and vegetables,including organic. Yams and sweet potatoes allowed.Do Not BuyPotatoes. Items from the salad bar, party trays, fruitgift baskets, decorative vegetables and fruits, herbs,spices, or nuts. Jarred, frozen, canned or dried. Addedingredients or non fruit/vegetable items.Quick tips Round the weight to the nearest pound or half pound. Estimate the cost based on the Chart for PurchasingFresh Produce. You may also buy items with a set price. Idaho potatoes can be part of a healthy diet.While you can’t get potatoes with your WIC CashValue Voucher, consider buying potatoes with yourother groceries.Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables every dayIf you go over the amount ofthe voucher when using a CashValue Voucher, ask the cashierabout putting something back or paying the difference plus tax. If you do notuse the full amount of the voucher, you willnot receive cash back.Enjoy a variety of fruits and vegetables every day
CerealCerealCerealChoose any combination of WIC cereal to total36 oz or less, such as:BuyOnly the cereals pictured here in the amountprinted on checkPlain flavor only*Plain flavor only*Plain flavor only*18oz 15oz (hot)Plain flavor onlyHoney Roasted only* Plain flavor only*Original only*Plain flavor onlyDo Not BuyPlain flavor only*Cinnamon only*Cinnamon Hazelnut Plain flavor only*only*Plain flavor only* 3621ozPlain flavor only11.8ozPlain flavor only 3618oz11.8oz 12oz 35.6(hot)14.5oz 21oz 35.516oz 19oz 35Original only* Whole grainsCold cereal: less than 12 oz. Hot cereal: less than 11.8 oz.Enjoy a variety of whole grainsEnjoy a variety of whole grains
Whole wheat bread andother whole grainsWhole wheat bread and brown riceBuyWhole wheat bread andother whole grainsWhole wheat and soft corn tortillasBuyAny brand 16 oz, 100% whole wheat, including storebrand. Must say “100% whole wheat” on the label.Only the brands of tortillas pictured below. 12 to 16 oz.OrtegaWhole WheatMissionWhole WheatDon PanchoWhole WheatGuerreroWhite CornMission Yellow CornExtra ThinDo Not BuySpecialty, organic, light or “lite”BuyAny brand; plain, short, mediumor long grain; 14 to 16 oz bag ofbrown rice. Bulk allowed.Reser’sWhole WheatDo Not BuyAdded seasonings, ingredients, flavors, or organic.Enjoy a variety of whole grainsLa BurritaSoft CornCasa ValdezSoft CornEnjoy a variety of whole grains
Peanut butter, dry beans,peas and lentilsPeanut butterJuiceBuyBuyJuice for womenLeast expensive brand of 16 to18 oz smooth to super crunch.peanutbutter100% juice listed below in 11.5 oz or 12 ozfrozen concentrate.Do Not BuyPeanut butter with added ingredients, spreads,honey roasted nut, bulk, organic, or reduced fat.Dry beans, peas, lentilsAll flavors with yellow lidsBuyAll flavorsAll flavors withdark green lidsOrange JuiceAny brand bagged or bulk plain dried beans, peas,or lentils to total 16 oz or less. Canned beans only ifprinted on check.Any brandJuice for children100% juice listed below in 64 oz plastic bottles.Do Not BuyAdded grains, flavoring,organic, or soup mix.Original onlyPurple andwhite grapeAll flavors and purple grape 100% juiceQuick tips Adding one meal/week withbeans as the protein source canhelp your family save money.OrangeJuice Soak dry beans prior to cooking.Any brand Cover 1 pound beans with 6cups water, soak overnight,discard soaking water.Enjoy iron-rich foodsLanger’s appleand pineappleAll flavors with green lidDo Not BuyCider, organic, refrigerated.Enjoy small amounts of juice and limit sweetened drinks
MilkCheese and eggsMilkCheeseBuyBuyLeast expensive brand pasteurized, unflavoredcow’s milk as printed on check.Buy only if printed on check: half gallons, quarts,whole, evaporated, powdered, acidophilus, lactosereduced/free, goat’s milk, soy milk/beverage.Do Not BuyOrganic, unpasteurized, specialty, rice, half and half,buttermilk, UHT (shelf stable), pints, half pints, orpowdered goat’s milk.Quick tips Whole milk with the red cap is only for children1 year old up to age 2. Low-fat milk 2%, 1%, skim, reduced fat, nonfat.Nutrition factsKeep the vitamins, lose the fat. Low-fat milk has the same calcium, vitamin D,and protein as whole milk. Low-fat milk has fewer calories and fat thanwhole milk.Enjoy a variety of low-fat dairy productsLeast expensive brand of 16 oz (1 lb) domesticnatural, regular or low-fat, unsliced vacuumpacked cheese pictured below. Blends of singlecheeses allowed.Cheddar(mild, medium or sharp)Monterey JackColbySwissMozzarellaDo Not BuyExtra sharp or white cheddar, shredded, cubed, deli,organic, cream, flavored, cheese foods or spreads, oradded ingredients, 8 oz or 32 oz.EggsBuyLeast expensive brand of FDA-approvedsmall, medium or large white chickeneggs in cartons of 12.Do Not BuyBrown, organic, x-large,jumbo, or specialty eggs.Enjoy a variety of low-fat dairy products
Infant cereal, fruitsand vegetablesTuna/salmonInfant meatsOnly if printed on check:Buy8 or 16 oz Gerberor Beech-Nut cereal,any grain.Do Not BuyAdded fruit, formula, organic, cans, jars, or DHA/ARA.BuyTuna: any brand 5 oz chunk or lightcanned in water or oil.Salmon: any brand 5 ozpink canned.tuna fishsalmonDo Not BuyTuna: fresh, smoked, albacore, white, fancy white,pouches, snack packs, gourmet, organic, flavored.BuyAny single fruit or combination of plain fruits. Anysingle vegetable or combination of vegetables in3.5 to 4 oz Gerber or Beech-Nut containers.Salmon: fresh, Atlantic salmon, red Atlantic sockeyesalmon, pouches, snack packs, organic, flavored.Only if printed on check:Buy2.5 oz Gerber or Beech-Nut. Any variety ofmeat. Added broth/gravy allowed.Do Not BuyDo Not BuyAdded ingredients, organic, DHA/ARA, or desserts.Dinners; addedfruit, vegetables ornoodles; DHA/ARA,organic, or sticks.Quick tipIf your baby is ready for table foods, add soft dicedfruits or vegetables to infant baby foods.Babies are meant to be breastfedThese foods are good for breastfeeding mothers
Remember, if the brand is not listed,you can help WIC bychoosing the lowest cost foods!Costs associated with this publication are available from the IdahoDepartment of Health and Welfare, WIC Program. Form 230E/S. 4/13
reduced/free, goat's milk, soy milk/beverage. Buy Do Not Buy Quick tips Whole milk with the red cap is only for children 1 year old up to age 2. Low-fat milk 2%, 1%, skim, reduced fat, nonfat. Nutrition facts Keep the vitamins, lose the fat. Low-fat milk has the same calcium, vitamin D, and protein as whole milk.
