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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants
and Children (WIC)
WIC continues to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by
providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.
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WIC Food Packages
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History of the WIC Food Packages
1974 WIC Becomes a Permanent Program
1992 Foods for Breastfeeding Women Expanded
2009 Interim Rule Revised the Food Packages
2014 Final Rule Added More2015 Several More Additions
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WIC Provides Healthy Foods
WIC food packages align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the infant feeding practice guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.
As of July1, 2015 the Tennessee WIC Program Provides:
Whole-wheat Bread and other Whole Grains
Milk
Eggs
Cheese
Yogurt
Breakfast Cereal
Peanut Butter
Fruits and Vegetables5
Dried and canned beans/peas
Canned Fish
Baby Food
Infant Cereal
Juice
Infant Formula
Soy-based beverage
Tofu
WIC Program Food ListsEach state’s WIC Program has the flexibility to
select foods within what is allowed by Federal
regulations.
For example:Specific brandsContainer/package sizesPolicies regarding specialty foods such as organic Lower cost optionsProduct availability in the State
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Fully breastfeeding mothers receive the most variety and the largest quantity of food.
Breastfeeding is a Priority in WIC
Fully breastfeeding infants over 6 months receive larger quantities of baby food fruits and vegetables, they also receive baby food meat.
A Review of the 2015 – 2016 WIC Food
List
Remember the importance of always reading the Food Instruments (FIs) and Cash Value Vouchers (CVVs) during the WIC transaction.
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Allowed in gallons only, no organic
For children 12 through 23 months of age: Only whole milk unless reduced fat (2%)
is specified on the FI
For women and children two years old and up: Only Low-fat (1 %) Sweet Acidophilus (1%) Non-fat (skim)
Unless reduced fat (2%) is specified on the FI
Regular Cow’s Milk
Other Forms of Milk Allowed
When on the FIRead the FI for allowed fat content and size for:
Lactose reduced or lactose free Ultra-High Temperature (UHT) Goat’s milk Evaporated milk Buttermilk
Non-fat dry powdered (allowed size is on the FI)
No organic of any of these
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CheeseStore or private label brands only unless not carried
Can Be: 8 or 16 oz Mozzarella, Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack and
Process American or blends of these Slices, blocks, string or sticks Low, free, reduced, less or light in sodium, fat or
cholesterol
Cabot brand in blocks when on FI
No organic
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Soy Beverage
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Allowed products are (including organic): Pacific Natural – Ultra Soy Original and Vanilla, non-
refrigerated quarts 8th Continent – Soymilk Original and Vanilla,
refrigerated quarts and half-gallons Silk – Original, refrigerated quarts and half-gallons
Participants are to receive the largest size available once they decide whether they wish to purchase shelf stable or refrigerated.
Tofu
• Allowed products in 16 oz(includes organic):
Nasoya Silken Azumaya Firm
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YogurtAllowed in 32 oz tubsFIs specify allowed fat content
Allowed products come from the following brands
identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”: Yoplait Yoplait Greek 100 Dannon Dannon Oikos
Store brand/private label
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EggsAny brand of Grade A Large White Eggs in a
dozen carton.
No brown or specialty eggs such as Eggland’s best or organic.
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16 oz bag of plain dry beans, peas, or lentils in any brand
Includes garbanzo beans (chick peas), black-eyed peas, crowder peas and purple hull peas
No organic
Dried Beans and/or Peas
Canned Beans15 – 16 oz cans of plain beans in any brand
Includes garbanzo beans (chick peas), black-eyed peas, crowder peas and purple hull peas
Can have: added sugar for processingreduced sodium
Green peas, green beans, snap beans, yellow beans and wax beans are not allowed
No organic
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Peanut Butter16 – 18 oz jar, glass or plastic, in any brand
Can Be: Creamy (smooth) or chunky (crunchy) Refrigerated or non-refrigerated Regular or reduced sodium With added vitamins
No organic
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48 oz Shelf Juices for Women
Any brand of Orange or Grapefruit labeled 100% juice and at least 120% vitamin C
Allowed products come from the following brands
identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”:
Juicy Juice Lucky Leaf Northland Seneca
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11.5/12 oz Frozen Juice for WomenAny brand of Orange or Grapefruit labeled
100% juice and at least 120% vitamin C
Allowed products come from the following brands
identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”: Dole Old Orchard Seneca Welch’s
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64oz Shelf Juices for Children
Any brand of Orange or Grapefruit labeled 100% juice and at least 120% vitamin C
Allowed products come from the following brands
identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”: Juicy Juice Langer Libby’s Lucky Leaf Mott’s Seneca White House
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64oz Shelf Juices for Children
More brands with allowed products: Campbell’s Northland Old Orchard Welch’s – Grape, White Grape, Red Grape
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For All JuicesNo:
Bottle or cartons from dairy caseFruit drinks or juice cocktailsAdded sweetening or spicesOrganic
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Cold Cereals Minimum 11 oz box size
Allowed products come from the following brands
identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”: General Mills Kellogg’s MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal) Post
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Cold CerealsMore brands with allowed products:
Quaker Sunbelt Bakeries Store brands/private label
All Vendors must carry at least 1 whole grain cereal
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Hot CerealsMinimum 11 oz box size
Allowed products come from the following brands
identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”:
Cream of Wheat and Cream of Rice (B&G) MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal) Quaker
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Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Bread
16 oz only
Allowed products come from the following brandsidentified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”: Bimbo Bunny Holsum Nature’s Own Pepperidge Farm Roman Meal Sara Lee Wonder Store Brand/Private Label
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Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Buns and Rolls
16 oz only
Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”:
Arnold/Orowheat Select Healthy Life Pepperidge Farm Sara Lee
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Other Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Products
16 oz only.
Any brand of:Brown Rice OatmealBulgur (cracked wheat)Barley (not pearled barley)
Instant, quick or regular cooking.
No organic.
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Other Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Products
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Tortillas in 16 oz, including several additions for 2015 - 2016: La Banderita Whole Wheat, White Corn Mission 100% Whole Wheat, Yellow Corn Extra Thin Ortega 100% Whole Wheat Store brand/private label as identified on the “Cashier
Card for 2015 – 2016”
Other Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Products
Macaroni (Pasta) in 16 oz, including several additions for 2015 - 2016: Hodgson Mill Spaghetti, Whole Wheat Spirals,
Elbow and Angel Hair Gia Russa Angel Hair, Linguine Barilla Spaghetti, Penne Store brand/private label as identified on the “Cashier Card for 2015 – 2016”
No organic
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Allowed varieties: Light tuna in 5 oz (no
albacore) Pink or Red Salmon in
14.75 oz Sardines in 3.75 oz Jack Mackerel in 15 oz
No smoked No organic
Canned Fish
Canned FishAll of the allowed products can be:
Oil or water packedWith bones or skinWith added sauces and flavoringsRegular or low sodium
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Infant Formula and Baby Food
Formula given must be the brand, type and quantity listed on the FI
Other infant food provided can include these products from Gerber or Beechnut: Cereal in 8 oz box 3.5/4 0z jars of Stage 2 fruits and vegetables with a
single ingredient 2.5 oz jars of meats or poultry with a single major
ingredient in added broth or gravy
No organic
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Cash Value Vouchers (CVVs) for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables except as noted:$4 or $8 for infants (fresh
only)$8 for children $10 for women (increases to $11 on Oct. 1st, 2015)
Participants must be allowed to pay overages
Stock must include at least 2 different fruits and 2 different vegetables
Fruits and Vegetables
Fruits and VegetablesThe “Cashier Card for 2015-2016” specifies what is and is not allowed
Some of the major items allowed: Whole or cut-up fresh Frozen with fruit or vegetable as the 1st ingredient Frozen vegetables with regular or lowsodium Organic products White potatoes, orange yams and sweet
potatoes
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Fruits and VegetablesSome of the major items not allowed:
Added sugars, fats, oils, herbs, or spices Added sodium (only for fruit) Breading, creams, or sauces Dried fruits or vegetables Salad bar items or party trays Home canned or home preserved
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Conclusion of the Food List Presentation
Distribution of Cashier Cards (if applicable)
Recent changes, except for white potatoes, have been transitioning from July 1, 2015 – September 30, 2015:Old and new Cashier Cards needed at all registers Items from both lists need to scan as WIC eligibleAll eligible participants could receive white
potatoes as of July 1, 2015
Assuring that the WIC participant receives any item they are entitled to receive
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Special Information for
Ownership/Management
Adopted from the “WIC Vendor Handbook for 2014-
2016”
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Important Items from your
Vendor AgreementWIC food display requirement
Language regarding requests concerning formula purchases
Language regarding how purchase and inventory records are to be presented
Store hours requirements
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Changes to Your Vendor Agreement Effective
October 1, 2015Affects Tennessee WIC established sanctions:
Deletes sanction for not reimbursing for being paid over the maximum amount
New sanction for not submitting price reports on time
New sanction for not having hours posted and/or not adhering to them
An amendment to each vendor agreement must be in place by October 1, 2015
Will be handled prior to that date41
Quick Tips and RemindersFIs and CVVs taken out of month will likely
not be paid
Don’t enter a dollar amount for more than the value of a CVV
Only use the program provided signature card to compare a signature on a FI or CVV
andNever have a FI or CVV signed before the
transaction is completed
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Quick Tips and RemindersDo not redeposit FIs and CVVs paid by ACH and
returned for exceeding the max amount
WIC customer courtesies must include all promotions available to all customers
WIC customers must receive any item they are entitled to, whether or not it scans as WIC approved
Never accept FIs or CVVs from other states
Do not hold transacted FIs and CVVs for a long period of time, deposit them as soon as possible
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Receiving Correspondence
from the WIC ProgramLocal WIC Vendor Management staff must
receive accurate contact information This includes an e-mail addressImportant notices must be handled timely
and as directedACH statements will only be sent
electronically beginning October 2015
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A Final ReminderAlways remind and encourage your cashiers to READ the FIs and CVVs
HAVE QUESTIONS, NEED ASSISTANCE ………..
Contact your local WIC Representative or visit our website at http://tn.gov/health/topic/wic
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