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What if an item doesn’t scan?Texas WIC Shopping List shows: Make sure the item is the correct size and brand. Your monthly food benefits Checkyourlist or receipt to make sure Yournextshoppingappointmentthere are enough benefits on your card.Storereceiptshows: If thesizeremainingand brandare foodcorrectand you have Yourmonthlybenefitsenoughbenefits, ask the cashier or store managerAlways review your receipt at the store to makeforhelp.sure your WIC purchases are correct.If it still won’t scan:Save your receipt for your next shopping trip. You canpayfor receipt?the item with your other groceriesLostyourstoreor put it back. You can get a new balance at the grocery store or a TakeShoppinga photoListof attheitemandthe barcode.yourWICclinic.Sendto WICgeneral@hhsc.state.tx.usthe Foodbenefit balances cannot be obtainedwithby phone.store name and location so WIC can look intothe issue.This institution is an equal opportunity provider. 2019 All rights reserved. Stock no. WIC-34 Rev. 10/19WIC helps you make amazing kids!Connect with us on Facebook, Twitter,YouTube and Instagram.Find us @TexasHHSCbit.ly/TexasWICVendorsInformation for vendors: Learn more about WIC Start your application Find breastfeeding and nutrition information Take free online classesor call 1-800-942-3678 for more informationVisit TexasWIC.org to:Effective October 1, 2019SHOPPING GUIDETEXAS WIC

NOTESGetting StartedLook through this guide before you shop to findout which brands of food you can buy with yourTexas WIC Card. Bring it with you to the store.You will also need to bring the Texas WICShopping List that you got at the clinic.It shows important shopping information such as: Which foods you can buy Your monthly benefitsHELPFUL TIP: If you forgot or lost your TexasWIC Shopping List, a store cashier can print areceipt with your current balance before youshop.Stores might not carry every WIC food item orbrand listed in this guide.See page 16 for more WIC shopping tips.

How to UseYour Texas WICShopping GuideWhen you see:Choose Any Brandfood.Choose These BrandsChoose any brand of thisbrands listed in this guide.Choose food from one of theChoose brands taggedLook for the Pink WIC Stickerwith the pink WIC Approved Item sticker. These brandsmay be different at each store or location.NOT WIC APPROVED: Foods listed here cannot bepurchased with your Texas WIC Card.Special Food Package Only (pages 12-15) Your WICclinic staff will explain the Special Food Packages for: Fully Breastfeeding Twins, Triplets or More No Refrigeration Kosher Milk and CheeseLook for thepink stickeron milk, juice,cheese, driedbeans, bread,tortillas andrice.1

MilkLook for the Pink WIC StickerChildren 2 to 5 Years Old and Women– Fat-free or Low-fat (1/2% or 1%) milk in a half gallon orgallon– Nonfat or Low-fat Buttermilk in a half gallonChildren 1 Year Old– Whole milk in a half gallonor gallon (no buttermilk)Carton or plastic container.Quart only if on shopping list.NOT WIC APPROVED:Calcium-fortified, high-protein, organic,flavored milk (such as chocolate), milkwith DHA or omega-3, rice milk, almondmilk or goat’s milk.CheeseLook for the Pink WIC Sticker 16 oz. (1 lb.) or 32 oz. (2 lb.) packages Block or sliced Regular, reduced-fat or low-fat American, Cheddar, Colby, Colby-Jack,Longhorn, Monterey Jack, Mozzarella Mozzarella string cheese (16 oz.)NOT WIC APPROVED: Individually wrappedslices, shredded cheese, cheese food product,cheese with jalapeño peppers, cheese from the deli,organic or imported cheese.EggsChoose Any Brand One dozen carton Grade A or AA Any size White shells onlyNOT WIC APPROVED: Brown, organic, free-range orpasture raised eggs.2

YogurtChoose These BrandsChildren 2 to 5 Years Old and Women– Low-fat and nonfat yogurts– 2 lb. (32 oz./907g) containersBest Choice – Low-fat Strawberry, Vanilla, Light PlainCoburn Farms – Low-fat PlainDannon – Low-fat Plain, Vanilla, Nonfat PlainGreat Value – Low-fat Peach, Strawberry, Strawberry Banana,Vanilla, Nonfat PlainH-E-B Blended – Low-fat Peach, Plain, Strawberry, VanillaHiland – Low-fat Peach, Strawberry, Vanilla, Nonfat PlainHill Country Fare – Low-fat Plain, VanillaKroger – Low-fat Plain, Nonfat PlainLALA – Low-fat PlainMILK CHEESE EGGS YOGURTLucerne – Low-fat Peach, Strawberry, Nonfat PlainMountain High – Low-fat Plain, Vanilla, Fat-free PlainShurfine – Low-fat Plain, VanillaSimple Truth Organic – Low-fat PlainStonyfield – L ow-fat Plain, Vanilla, Nonfat Plain, VanillaYoplait – Low-fat Blueberry, Peach, Strawberry,Strawberry Banana, Vanilla, Nonfat PlainChildren 1 Year Old– Whole milk yogurts– 2 lb. (32 oz./907g) containersBrown Cow – Cream Top Plain, VanillaDannon – Plain, Strawberry, VanillaH-E-B Organics – Plain, VanillaKroger – PlainMountain High – Plain, Strawberry, VanillaStonyfield – Plain, Strawberry, VanillaNOT WIC APPROVED: Greek, fruit on the bottom, whippedor with stir-in ingredients.3

Fruits and VegetablesChoose Any BrandFresh Single or mixed Whole, pre-cut or packaged Organic or regular Bagged salad, fruits or vegetables Beans or peas, such as fresh lima beans or blackeyed peasNOT WIC APPROVED: Items from the salad bar, party trays or fruit baskets. Bagged salad with dressing or croutons. Decorative or ornamental fruits or vegetables (suchas garlic on a string, gourds or painted pumpkins). Pico de gallo. Nuts, trail mix or dried fruits and vegetables. Bulk dried beans. Spices or herbs (such as cilantro, parsley, chives or mint).Frozen Single or mixed Organic or regular With or without salt or herbs Any package size and type Frozen beans such as edamame, green beans and limabeans are allowedNOT WIC APPROVED: Creamed, sauced, specially-seasoned orbreaded vegetables. With added sugars, artificial sweeteners, fats or oils. Vegetables or beans mixed with pasta, rice or any otheringredients.4

JuiceLook for the Pink WIC Sticker 100% Juice - 80% vitamin C (or more) Added calcium and vitamin Dare allowedFRUITS and VEGETABLES JUICEJuice (Plastic Bottle)Children 64 oz. and Women 48 oz. Pineapple Apple Pineapple Mango Cranberry Purple Grape Grapefruit Tomato Orange Vegetable Orange Mango White Grape Orange PineappleFrozen JuiceChildren 16 oz. Apple OrangeWomen 11.5 oz. – 12 oz. Apple Orange White Grape Grapefruit Purple GrapeRefrigerated Juice (Carton or Plastic Bottle)Children 64 oz. OrangeNOT WIC APPROVED: Juice cocktail/drinks, juice with addedsugar or sweetener.5

Whole-Wheat BreadLook for the Pink WIC Sticker 16 oz. (1 lb.) loaves 100% whole-wheatNOT WIC APPROVED: Sugar-free.TortillasLook for the Pink WIC Sticker 16 oz. (1 lb.) package Yellow or white corn 100% whole-wheat refrigerated or shelfNOT WIC APPROVED: White-flour tortillas.Brown RiceLook for the Pink WIC Sticker 16 oz. (1 lb.) packageNOT WIC APPROVED: White rice,added seasonings, sugar, fat, oil or salt.OatmealChoose These Brands 16 oz. (1 lb.) packageGranvita Oats3-Minute Brand Quick or Old Fashioned OatsBest Choice Quick or Old Fashioned OatsMom’s Best Naturals Quick or Old Fashioned OatsWhole-Wheat PastaChoose These Brands 16 oz. (1 lb.) box or bag 100% whole-wheat Any shape such as elbows, penne,rotini, shells, spaghetti or spiralsBarillaKrogerCentral Market OrganicO OrganicsFull Circle OrganicRaccontoGreat ValueRonzoni Healthy HarvestH-E-BShurfineH-E-B OrganicsSignature SelectHodgson MillSimple Truth6

Canned BeansChoose Any BrandWHOLE GRAINS BEANS PEANUT BUTTER 15 oz. to 16 oz. cans Regular, low sodium or organicCanned Beans Black Beans Blackeye Peas Cannellini Beans Chickpeas (garbanzos) Dark Red Kidney Beans Great Northern Beans Light Red Kidney Beans Pinto Beans Fat-Free Refried Black Beans Fat-Free Refried Pinto BeansNOT WIC APPROVED: Beans with snaps,jalapeño peppers, bacon, pork, oils, in sauceor soups.Dried BeansLook for the Pink WIC Sticker 16 oz. (1 lb.) packages Black beans, blackeye peas, chickpeas (garbanzos),dark red kidney beans, great northern beans, navy beans,light red kidney beans, pinto beans, green-split peas and lentilsNOT WIC APPROVED: Added seasonings, bulk or mixed beans.Peanut ButterChoose Any Brand 16 oz. to 18 oz. jar Creamy or crunchyNOT WIC APPROVED: Peanut spread, reduced-fat, organic, withhoney, chocolate, marshmallows, jelly, candy pieces or omega-3.HELPFUL TIP: Spread a thin layer of creamy peanut butteron bread or fruit for children. To prevent choking, never give aspoonful of peanut butter to a child.How to buy beans and peanut butter. One item equals:oror4 cans of beans1 jar of1 package of drybeans, lentils or peaspeanut butter7

Breakfast CerealChoose These Brands 12 oz., 18 oz. and 36 oz. packages only8Whole GrainCream of Wheat18 oz.Malt-O-MealOriginal18 oz., 36 oz.Multi-GrainCheerios12 oz., 18 oz.Higher in Whole GrainGluten FreeInstant GritsOriginal12 oz., 18 oz., 36 oz.Cheerios12 oz., 18 oz.,36 oz.KIX12 oz., 18 oz.Berry Berry KIX18 oz.Honey KIX18 oz.Corn Chex12 oz., 18 oz.Rice Chex12 oz., 18 oz.All-BranComplete WheatFlakes18 oz.Corn Flakes12 oz., 18 oz., 36 oz.FrostedMini Wheats18 oz., 36 oz.Rice Krispies12 oz., 18 oz.Special KOriginal12 oz., 18 oz.Crispix12 oz., 18 oz.

Honey Bunchesof OatsVanilla Bunches18 oz.Malt-O-MealCorn Flakes18 oz.Honey Bunchesof OatsHoney Crunch18 oz.Honey Bunchesof Oatswith Almonds18 oz.Honey Bunchesof OatsAlmond Crunch18 oz.Honey Bunchesof OatsCinnamon Bunches18 oz.Honey Bunchesof OatsHoney Roasted18 oz.LifeOriginal18 oz.Malt-O-Meal Crispy Rice12 oz., 18 oz. box and bag36 oz. bagMini SpoonersFrosted18 oz. box and bag,36 oz. bagBREAKFAST CEREALGrape-NutsFlakes18 oz.Mini SpoonersBlueberry18 oz., 36 oz. bagMini SpoonersStrawberry Cream18 oz. box and bag,36 oz. bagHow to buy 36 oz. of cereal.9

Infants 6 to 12 MonthsChoose Any BrandBaby Food Fruits and Vegetables 4 oz. single container or 2-pack of 4 oz. containers Regular or organic Single or mixed fruits and/or vegetablesNOT WIC APPROVED: With cereal, oatmeal, chia, amaranth, quinoa, rice, pasta, yogurt or meat. Dinners, desserts, toddler foods, refrigerated, cold-pressed or pouches. Added ingredients such as DHA, sugar, salt or starches (such as rice flouror tapioca).Choose These BrandsBaby Cereal Gerber MultiGrain 8 oz. and 16 oz. Gerber Oatmeal 8 oz. and 16 oz. Gerber Rice 8 oz. and 16 oz. Gerber Whole Wheat 8 oz.NOT WIC APPROVED: Cereal with fruit, formula, DHA or added ingredients.Fully Breastfeeding Infants6 to 12 MonthsChoose Any BrandBaby Food Meats 2.5 oz. single container — no multi-pack Regular or organic Any single meat with broth or gravy such as chicken, beef, turkey or hamNOT WIC APPROVED: Dinners, meat with vegetables or fruit, DHA, sugaror salt.Fully Breastfeeding WomenChoose Any BrandTuna 5 oz. can Chunk light Packed in water or oil Regular or low-sodiumSalmon 5 oz. to 6 oz. can Pink salmon Packed in water or oil Regular or low-sodiumNOT WIC APPROVED: Albacore,NOT WIC APPROVED: Smoked, fillets,red salmon or pouches.tongol, yellowfin, fillet, premiumselect, gourmet tuna or pouches.10