WIC Shopping Guide Washington State WIC Nutrition Program - Effective July 2015

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WIC Shopping Guide Washington State WIC Nutrition Program - Effective July 2015
WIC
Shopping Guide
    Washington State
  WIC Nutrition Program

      Effective July 2015
WIC Shopping Guide Washington State WIC Nutrition Program - Effective July 2015
Notes                                                           Contents
        Information for WIC Shoppers
          Using WIC Checks.........................................................................................................2
          Shopping Tips................................................................................................................3
        Baby Food
          Baby Cereal......................................................................................................................4
          Baby Food – Fruits and Vegetables.........................................................................4
          Baby Food – Meats.......................................................................................................5
        Breakfast Cereal..............................................................................................6–7
        Cheese..................................................................................................................8
        Dried Beans/Peas/Lentils..................................................................................9
        Eggs.....................................................................................................................10
        Fish – Canned....................................................................................................11
        Fresh Fruits and Vegetables.................................................................... 12–13
        Juice
          Juice for Women – Cans or Plastic Bottles (46 OZ)................................... 14–15
          Juice for Women – Frozen (11.5 OZ or 12 OZ)............................................. 16–17
          Juice for Children – Plastic Bottles (64 OZ)................................................. 18–19
        Milk
          Nonfat, 1%, 2%, and Whole.................................................................................... 20
          Lactose Free................................................................................................................. 21
          Dry................................................................................................................................... 21
          Evaporated................................................................................................................... 22
        Peanut Butter....................................................................................................23
        Soy Beverage.....................................................................................................24
        Tofu.....................................................................................................................25
        Whole Grain Choices
          Brown Rice.................................................................................................................... 26
          Bulgur............................................................................................................................. 27
          Oatmeal......................................................................................................................... 27
          Soft Tortillas.................................................................................................................. 28
          Whole Wheat Pasta.................................................................................................... 29
          100% Whole Wheat Bread....................................................................................... 30
        Information for WIC Retailers
          WIC Customer Identification.................................................................................. 31
          Important Points to Remember at the Check Stand..................................... 32
          Helpful Information for Checkers......................................................................... 33
          How to Take a WIC Check.................................................................................34–35
          How to Take WIC Fruit and Vegetable Checks..........................................36–37

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WIC Shopping Guide Washington State WIC Nutrition Program - Effective July 2015
Information for WIC Shoppers                                                      Information for WIC Shoppers
    Using WIC Checks                                                       Shopping Tips
    The following rules apply to WIC checks and WIC Fruit and              You can help WIC serve more families by using
    Vegetable checks:                                                      coupons and loyalty cards, and choosing lower priced
     • Use your checks on or between the first and last day to use.        foods.

     • Use a check only if your name is printed below the signature box.   You can participate in store specials when you
                                                                           use WIC checks. This includes buy one, get one free
     • Shop only at approved stores. Look for the                          offers. The “buy one” food must be WIC approved.
       “WIC Checks Accepted Here” signs.                                   The “get one free” does not have to be WIC approved.
     • Buy the amounts and types of foods listed on
                                                                           You can ask the store’s customer service staff if
       your checks.
                                                                           the store can order foods you need. Stores are not
     • Separate your WIC foods by check, and from other                    required to carry all WIC approved foods. You cannot
       items you are buying.                                               accept rainchecks.
     • Let the checker know you are using WIC checks before you begin      You do not have to buy all the foods printed
       your purchase.                                                      on your WIC checks. You can buy less, not more.
     • Sign the check only after the checker sees your ID and writes in    If you buy less, you cannot return to the store for the
       the “Actual Purchase Price.”                                        foods that were on the check that you did not buy.
                                                                           If you or your alternate shopper use the WIC Appointment/ID folder as
    These additional rules apply only to WIC Fruit and Vegetable           ID, make sure the names and signatures are included before shopping.
    checks:                                                                Other forms of ID are accepted. The name on the ID must match one of the
                                                                           names printed below the signature box on the check.
     • Ask the checker if you can combine more than one WIC Fruit and
       Vegetable check. Some stores can do this.                           Do not sign the check until the checker enters the “Actual Purchase
                                                                           Price.” If you sign the check before you give it to the checker, the store will
       Example: You can combine a $8 WIC Fruit and Vegetable check         not accept the check.
       with a $10 WIC Fruit and Vegetable check to pay for $18 worth
       of fresh fruits and vegetables.                                     It is best to avoid express lanes when using more than one WIC check.

     • If your purchase costs more than the amount on the WIC Fruit        Weights and Measures                     Shopping Tip
       and Vegetable check, you are allowed to pay the extra amount.
                                                                           Abbreviations:                           Look for Shopping Tips throughout
       Example: If the purchase costs $9, and you are using a $8 WIC       Ounces = OZ                              the guide.
       Fruit and Vegetable check, you can pay the extra $1 to cover        Pound = LB
       the cost.
                                                                           Equivalents:
     • If your purchase costs less than the amount on the WIC Fruit and     ½ gallon = 2 quarts
       Vegetable check, you are not allowed to receive money back.          1 gallon = 2 half-gallons
                                                                            1 gallon = 3.8 liters
                                                                           ½ pound = 8 ounces
                                                                            1 pound = 16 ounces
                                                                            1 pound = 0.45 kilograms

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Baby Food                                                                                                                       Baby Food
    Baby Cereal                                                                  Baby Food – Meats
                  APPROVED                            NOT APPROVED                            APPROVED                             NOT APPROVED
    Must Be                                 Do Not Buy                            Must Be                                Do Not Buy
     8 OZ or 16 OZ                          Cans                                  2.5 OZ glass jars                      Plastic containers
     Boxes or plastic flip lid containers   Jars                                  Plain                                  Added flavors, formula, or spices
     Dry                                    Single-serve or individual packets    These brands – Stage 1 or Stage 2:     Casseroles
     Plain                                  Added flavors, fruit, or formula       Baby Basics                           DHA
     These brands:                          Corn                                   Beech-Nut Classics                    Dinners
      Beech-Nut                             DHA                                    Full Circle Organic                   Meat sticks
      Gerber                                Organic                                Gerber 2nd Foods                      Mixed with fruits or vegetables
                                            Prebiotic or probiotic                 Happy Naturals                        Noodles or rice
    You Can Choose
                                            Quinoa                                 O Organics                            Stage 3
     Any type, including
     multigrain, oatmeal,                                                          Tippy Toes or Tippy Toes Organic
     rice, and whole wheat                                                         Wild Harvest Organic
                                                                                   Yummy Naturals
                                                                                   Yummy Organics
    Baby Food – Fruits and Vegetables
                                                                                 You Can Choose
                  APPROVED                            NOT APPROVED                Any variety
    Must Be                                 Do Not Buy                            Single meat
     4 OZ glass jars                        Plastic containers                    With broth or gravy
     Plain                                  Added flavors, formula, or spices
     These brands – Stage 2:                Casseroles
                                                                                     For Fully Breastfeeding Babies
      Baby Basics                           Cereal
      Beech-Nut Classics                    Cobblers
      Full Circle Organic                   Desserts
      Gerber 2nd Foods                      DHA
      Happy Naturals                        Dinners
      O Organics                            Grains                                Breastfeeding provides moms and babies
      Tippy Toes or Tippy Toes Organic      Meats                                 with lifelong health benefits. WIC supports
      Wild Harvest Organic                  Noodles or rice                       breastfeeding. The more you breastfeed,
      Yummy Naturals                        Pouches                               the more WIC foods you receive!
      Yummy Organics                        Stage 1 or Stage 3
    You Can Choose
     Any variety                                                                  Formula
     Combinations of fruits                                                       Only the brand, size, and type of formula printed on the WIC check
     Combinations of vegetables                                                   is allowed. For information about WIC Approved Formulas, visit
     Single fruit                                                                 www.doh.wa.gov/wicformula, or call 1-800-841-1410.
     Single vegetable
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Breakfast Cereal                                                                                                               Breakfast Cereal
    Cold Breakfast Cereal                                                                              APPROVED                                NOT APPROVED
                                                                                       Must Be                                      Do Not Buy
                                                                                        Boxes, 11 OZ to 36 OZ                       Bags
                                                                                        Plain                                       Cylinders
                                                                                        These brands and types:                     Added flavors, fruits, or spices
                                                                                        Cold Breakfast Cereal                       Added nuts or seeds
                                                                                         Bran Flakes:
                                                                                          Essential Everyday *
                                                                                          Food Club *
                                                                                          Great Value *
                                                                                          IGA *
                                                                                          Kroger *
                                                                                          Safeway *
                                                                                          Western Family *
                                                                                         Cheerios (Plain) *
                                                                                         Corn Chex
                                                                                         Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
                                                                                         Kellogg’s Mini-Wheats,
                                                                                         Unfrosted *
    Hot Breakfast Cereal                                                                 Kix (Plain)
                                                                                                                                    Shopping Tip
                                                                                         Life (Plain)
                                                                                         Post Grape Nuts *                          You can choose instant oatmeal in
                                                                                         Post Grape Nuts Flakes *                   boxes containing individual packets
                                                                                         Rice Chex                                  when “breakfast cereal” is printed
                                                                                                                                    on the WIC check.
                                                                                         Wheat Chex *
                                                                                        Hot Breakfast Cereal
                                                                                         Cream of Wheat (1 minute,
                                                                                         2 ½ minute, 10 minute)
                                                                                         Instant oatmeal in boxes
                                                                                         containing individual packets:
                                                                                          Essential Everyday Original Flavor *
                                                                                          Great Value, Original *
                                                                                          IGA, Regular Flavor *
    Shopping Tip: You can choose a combination of breakfast cereals up to the amount
    of ounces (OZ) printed on the WIC check. Examples:                                    Safeway, Regular Flavor *
                                                                                          Quaker Oats, Original *
                                                                                          Western Family, Regular Flavor *
                                                                                          WinCo Foods Original *
                                  OR    17.3 OZ       18 OZ   OR
                                                                                       * These breakfast cereals are good sources
               = 36 OZ                        = 35.3 OZ                = 36 OZ           of whole grain and fiber.
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Cheese                                                                                            Dried Beans/Peas/Lentils
                APPROVED                            NOT APPROVED                              APPROVED                  NOT APPROVED
    Must Be                               Do Not Buy                              Must Be                     Do Not Buy
    16 OZ package when “1 LB cheese”      Single-serve or individual packets      Plain                       Boxes
    is printed on the WIC check           Added flavors, nuts, seeds, or spices                               Cans
    Made from pasteurized cow’s milk      Cheese from raw milk                                                Added flavors, foods, or spices
    Made in USA
                                                                                  You Can Choose
                                          Cracker cut                                                         Barley
                                                                                  16 OZ bags
    Plain                                 Cream cheese                                                        Bean and rice mix
                                                                                  Bulk (sold by weight)
    These types:                          Deli cheese                                                         Coffee beans
                                                                                  Any brand
      Cheddar (mild, medium, or sharp,    Diced, crumbled, cubed, cut,                                        Dried refried beans
      yellow or white )                                                           Any variety
                                          grated, shredded, or sliced                                         Frozen
      Colby                                                                       Low sodium
                                          DHA/ARA                                                             Gourmet style
      Colby Jack                                                                  Non organic or organic
                                          Extra sharp cheddar                                                 Green beans
      Monterey Jack                       Fresh mozzarella                                                    Jelly beans
      Mozzarella                          Goat or sheep cheese                                                Soup or soup mix
                                          Imported                                                            Vanilla beans
                                          Lactose free
                                          Low or reduced cholesterol
                                          Muenster
                                          Organic
                                          Parmesan                                                           Shopping Tip
                                          Pepper Jack
                                          Processed pasteurized American                                     You can choose dried beans, peas,
                                          Provolone                                                          and lentils or peanut butter.
    You Can Choose                                                                                           See page 23 for information about
                                          Queso fresco
    8 OZ package only when “kosher                                                                           peanut butter.
                                          Ricotta
    cheese” is printed on the WIC check   String cheese
    Two 16 OZ packages when “2 LB
                                          Swiss
    cheese” is printed on the WIC check
                                          Unpasteurized
    32 OZ package when “2 LB cheese”
    is printed on the WIC check           Vintage cheese
    Any brand
    Calcium and/or Vitamin D fortified
    Fat free, lowfat, and reduced fat
    Part skim or whole
    Reduced sodium

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Eggs                                                                                                                  Fish – Canned
                 APPROVED                     NOT APPROVED                                APPROVED                             NOT APPROVED
     Must Be                        Do Not Buy                            Must Be                                  Do Not Buy
     12-count carton (1 dozen)      Bulk                                  Chunk light tuna in water,                Foil bags
     White, chicken eggs            Brown eggs                            5 OZ to 6 OZ                              Glass
                                    Cage-free                             Pink salmon, 5 OZ to 14.75 OZ             Plastic
                                    DHA                                   Cans                                      Pouches
                                    Dried                                 Plain                                     Snack packs
                                    Duck eggs                                                                       Added flavors, foods, or spices
                                    Egg substitute products                                                         Albacore tuna
                                    Extra-large or jumbo                                                            Dried
     You Can Choose                 Fertile                                                                         Fancy
     Any brand                      Free-range                                                                      Fillet
     Small, medium, or large size   Hard-boiled eggs                                                                Fresh
                                    Liquid eggs                                                                     Frozen
                                    Low or reduced cholesterol            You Can Choose                            Gourmet
                                    Naturally-nested or other specialty   Any brand                                 Jack Mackerel
                                    eggs                                  Boneless                                  Organic
                                    Non-chicken eggs                      Low sodium                                Red salmon
                                    Omega 3                               Skinless                                  Sardines
                                    Organic                                                                         Smoked
                                    Pasteurized                                                                     Solid or chunk white tuna
                                    Powdered                                                                        Specialty salmon or tuna steak
                                    Reduced saturated fat                                                           Tongol tuna
                                    Vegetarian Fed                                                                  Yellowfin tuna

                                                                              For Fully Breastfeeding Women

                                                                          Shopping Tip: You can choose a combination of chunk light tuna and pink salmon
                                                                          up to the amount of ounces (OZ) printed on the WIC check. Examples:

                                                                                 5 OZ   + 5 OZ + 5 OZ +
                                                                                                                      OR       14.75   + 7.5 OZ + 5 OZ
                                                                                        5 OZ   + 5 OZ + 5 OZ                    OZ

                                                                                               = 30 oz                                   = 27.25 oz
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Fresh Fruits and Vegetables                                                                   Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
                 APPROVED                        NOT APPROVED                  Want to know how much fruits and vegetables will cost?
     Must Be                           Do Not Buy                               1. Weigh an item, and round the weight up to the nearest ½ pound.
     Fresh fruits                      Added dips, dressings, fats, or oils     2. Under the “price per pound” column, find the closest price per pound
                                                                                   of the item.
     Fresh vegetables                  Added flavors, foods, or spices
                                                                                3. Read across the row to find the cost based on the weight of the item.
                                       Added juice, syrup, or water
                                                                                4. Repeat these steps for each item.
                                       Breaded, canned, cooked, creamed,
     You Can Choose                    frozen, or soups
                                                                                5. Add together each item’s cost to know about how much all of the fruits
     Bags or packages                                                              and vegetables you plan to buy will cost.
                                       Dried roll-ups and fruit leather
     Bulk (sold by weight)             Edible blossoms or flowers               Price per
     Plastic bowls, cups, tubs, or     Fruit baskets                             pound      1 LB   1½ LB   2 LB   2½ LB   3 LB   3½ LB    4 LB   4½ LB    5 LB
     clam shell containers                                                        (LB)
                                       Herbs or spices, such as aloe vera,
     Any brand                         anise, banana leaves, basil, bay         $ 0.49      0.49   0.74    0.98   1.23    1.47    1.72    1.96    2.21    2.45
     Any combination of fresh fruits   leaves, caraway, chervil, chives,         0.59       0.59   0.89    1.18   1.48    1.77    2.07    2.36    2.66    2.95
     and vegetables                    cilantro, corn husk, dill, fenugreek,
     Any variety                                                                 0.69       0.69   1.04    1.38   1.73    2.07    2.42    2.76    3.11    3.45
                                       horseradish, lemongrass, lime
     Non organic or organic            leaves, marjoram, mint, oregano,          0.79       0.79   1.19    1.58   1.98    2.37    2.77    3.16    3.56    3.95
     Whole or cut                      parsley, rosemary, sage, savory,          0.89       0.89   1.34    1.78   2.23    2.67    3.12    3.56    4.01    4.45
                                       tarragon, thyme, vanilla beans,
                                                                                 0.99       0.99   1.49    1.98   2.48    2.97    3.47    3.96    4.46    4.95
                                       or wheatgrass
                                       Ornamental or decorative items,           1.09       1.09   1.64    2.18   2.73    3.27    3.82    4.36    4.91    5.45
                                       such as chili peppers, garlic on          1.19       1.19   1.79    2.38   2.98    3.57    4.17    4.76    5.36    5.95
                                       string, gourds, carved or painted         1.29       1.29   1.94    2.58   3.23    3.87    4.52    5.16    5.81    6.45
                                       pumpkins
                                                                                 1.39       1.39   2.09    2.78   3.48    4.17    4.87    5.56    6.26    6.95
                                       Party trays, platters, or trays
                                       Salad bar items                           1.49       1.49   2.24    2.98   3.73    4.47    5.22    5.96    6.71    7.45
                                       Sugar or sugar cane                       1.59       1.59   2.39    3.18   3.98    4.77    5.57    6.36    7.16    7.95
                                                                                 1.69       1.69   2.54    3.38   4.23    5.07    5.92    6.76    7.61    8.45
                                                                                 1.79       1.79   2.69    3.58   4.48    5.37    6.27    7.16    8.06    8.95
                                                                                 1.89       1.89   2.84    3.78   4.73    5.67    6.62    7.56    8.51    9.45
                                                                                 1.99       1.99   2.99    3.98   4.98    5.97    6.97    7.96    8.96    9.95
                                                                                 2.09       2.09   3.14    4.18   5.23    6.27    7.32    8.36    9.41   10.45
                                                                                 2.19       2.19   3.29    4.38   5.48    6.57    7.67    8.76    9.86   10.95
                                                                                 2.29       2.29   3.44    4.58   5.73    6.87    8.02    9.16   10.31   11.45
                                                                                 2.39       2.39   3.59    4.78   5.98    7.17    8.37    9.56   10.76   11.95
                                                                                 2.49       2.49   3.74    4.98   6.23    7.47    8.72    9.96   11.21   12.45
                                                                                 2.59       2.59   3.89    5.18   6.48    7.77    9.07   10.36   11.66   12.95
                                                                                 2.69       2.69   4.04    5.38   6.73    8.07    9.42   10.76   12.11   13.45
                                                                                 2.79       2.79   4.19    5.58   6.98    8.37    9.77   11.16   12.56   13.95
                                                                                 2.89       2.89   4.34    5.78   7.23    8.67   10.12   11.56   13.01   14.45
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Juice for Women                                                               Juice for Women
     Cans or Plastic Bottles (46 OZ)        Cans or Plastic Bottles (46 OZ)
                                                          APPROVED                             NOT APPROVED
     Apple                         Grape    Must Be                                Do Not Buy
                                             46 OZ cans or 46 OZ plastic bottles    Cartons or glass bottles
                                             These brands and types:                Cider
                                             Apple                                  Cocktail
                                              Great Value Apple                     Fruit juice blend
                                              Tree Top 100% Apple                   Juice drink
                                                                                    Lemon
                                             Grape                                  Lemonade
     Grapefruit                    Orange     Welch’s 100% Grape                    Lime
                                              Welch’s 100% White Grape              Limeade
                                                                                    Organic
                                             Grapefruit
                                                                                    Punch
                                              Great Value Pink Grapefruit
                                                                                    Refrigerated
                                              Great Value White Grapefruit
                                              Texsun Ruby Red Grapefruit

     Pineapple                               Orange
                                              Texsun Orange
                                                                                   Shopping Tip
                                             Pineapple
                                              Dole Pineapple                       You can choose a combination of
                                              Haggen Unsweetened Pineapple         juice in 46 OZ cans, 46 OZ plastic
                                              IGA Pineapple                        bottles, or frozen containers when
                                                                                   “2 juice” is printed on the WIC check.
                                              Kroger Pineapple
                                              Western Family Pineapple
     Tomato and Vegetable
                                             Tomato and Vegetable
                                              Campbell’s Tomato
                                              Haggen Tomato
                                              Haggen Vegetable
                                              IGA Tomato
                                              Kroger Tomato
                                              V8 100% Vegetable
                                              V8 Essential Antioxidants
                                              100% Vegetable
                                              Western Family Tomato
                                              Western Family Vegetable

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Juice for Women                                                                      Juice for Women
     Frozen (11.5 OZ or 12 OZ)                        Frozen (11.5 OZ or 12 OZ)
                                                                   APPROVED                           NOT APPROVED

     Apple                                            Must Be                             Do Not Buy
                                                       11.5 OZ or 12 OZ frozen             Cider
                                                       These brands and types:             Cocktail
                                                       Apple                               Fruit juice blend
                                                        Essential Everyday Apple           Juice drink
                                                        Fred Meyer Apple                   Lemon
                                                        Great Value 100% Apple             Lemonade
                                                        IGA Apple                          Lime
                                                        Kroger 100% Apple                  Limeade
                                                        Old Orchard 100% Apple             Organic
                                                        Safeway Apple                      Punch
                                                        Tree Top 100% Apple                Refrigerated
                                                        Western Family 100% Apple
                                                        WinCo Foods Apple
     Grape                                             Grape
                                                        Essential Everyday Grape
                                                        Great Value 100% Grape
                                                                                          Shopping Tip
                                                        Old Orchard 100% Grape
                                                        Old Orchard 100% White Grape      You can choose a combination of
                                                        Welch’s 100% Grape                juice in frozen containers, 46 OZ
                                                                                          cans, or 46 OZ plastic bottles when
                                                        Welch’s 100% White Grape
                                                                                          “2 juice” is printed on the WIC check.
                                                        Western Family 100% Grape
                                                       Grapefruit
                                                        Any brand 100% grapefruit juice
     Grapefruit   Any brand      Orange   Any brand
                                                       Orange
                                                        Any brand 100% orange juice
                                                       Pineapple
                                                        Dole 100% Pineapple
                                                        Old Orchard 100% Pineapple

     Pineapple

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Juice for Children                                                      Juice for Children
     Plastic Bottles (64 OZ)               Plastic Bottles (64 OZ)
                                                        APPROVED                            APPROVED
     Apple                                 Must Be                             Orange
                                            64 OZ plastic bottles               Any brand 100% Orange Juice
                                            These brands and types:             Some examples are listed
                                                                                below:
                                            Apple                                Big Tex
                                             Essential Everyday Apple            Essential Everyday
                                             Haggen 100% Apple                   Golden Crown
                                             IGA 100% Apple                      Langers
                                             Kroger Apple                        Old Orchard
                                             Nestle Juicy Juice Apple            Safeway
                                             Safeway 100% Juice Apple
     Grape                                   Tree Top 100% Apple
                                                                                 Western Family

                                             Western Family 100% Apple         Pineapple
                                             WinCo Foods Apple                  Essential Everyday Pineapple
                                                                                Langers 100% Pineapple
                                            Grape                               Safeway 100% Pineapple
                                             Essential Everyday Grape           Western Family 100% Pineapple
                                             Essential Everyday White Grape
                                             Great Value 100% Grape
                                             Great Value 100% White Grape
                                                                                         NOT APPROVED
                                             Haggen 100% Grape
                                             Haggen 100% White Grape          Do Not Buy
                                             IGA 100% Grape                    Cartons or glass bottles
                                             IGA 100% White Grape              Cider
                                             Kroger Grape                      Cocktail
                                             Kroger White Grape                Fruit juice blend
                                             Safeway 100% Grape                Lemon
                                             Safeway 100% White Grape          Lemonade
                                             Welch’s 100% Grape                Lime
                                             Welch’s 100% White Grape          Limeade
                                             Welch’s Red 100% Grape
     Orange   Any brand        Pineapple     Western Family 100% Grape
                                                                               Organic
                                                                               Punch
                                             Western Family White Grape
                                                                               Refrigerated
                                             WinCo Foods Grape
                                             WinCo Foods White Grape

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Milk                                                                                                                                           Milk
     Nonfat, 1%, 2%, and Whole                                                     Lactose Free
                                        APPROVED                                                                       APPROVED
     Must Be                                   You Can Choose                      Must Be                                 You Can Choose
      Only the type of milk printed on          Combinations of half-gallons and    Only the type of lactose free milk      Combinations of half-gallons and
      the WIC check                             gallons                             printed on the WIC check                gallons
      Plastic or paper containers               Quarts only allowed when            Plastic or paper containers             Quarts only allowed when
      Cow’s milk                                printed on the check                Cow’s milk                              printed on the check
      Homogenized                               Acidophilus                         Homogenized                             Lactose free nonfat milk or lactose
                                                Any brand                                                                   free 1% milk when “Lactose free
      Nonfat, 1%, and 2% fortified with                                             Lactose free nonfat, 1%, and 2%
      Vitamins A and D                          Calcium-fortified                   milk fortified with Vitamins A and D    1% or less milk” is printed on the
                                                Fat free                                                                    WIC check
      Pasteurized                                                                   Lactose free whole milk
                                                Kosher                              fortified with Vitamin D                Acidophilus
      Plain, unflavored
                                                Lactobacillus                                                               Any brand
      Refrigerated                                                                  Pasteurized
                                                Lowfat                                                                      Calcium-fortified
      Whole milk fortified with Vitamin D                                           Plain, unflavored
                                                Probiotics                                                                  Fat free
                                                                                    Refrigerated
                                                Reduced fat                                                                 Kosher
                                                Skim milk with added thickeners,
                                                                                                                            Lactobacillus
                                                such as Creamy Fat Free, Skim
                                                Supreme
                                                                                                                  NOT APPROVED
     Shopping Tip: You can combine two half-gallons for a gallon. Examples:        See page 22.

                                                                                   Dry
                                                                                                                       APPROVED
                                                                                   Must Be                                 You Can Choose
                                                  =
                                                                                    Only dry milk when printed              Boxes, cylinders, plastic bags, or
                                                                                    on the WIC check                        pouches
                                                                                    Dry nonfat, 1%, and 2% milk             2%, 1%, nonfat, or whole dry milk
                                                                                    fortified with Vitamins A and D         Any brand
                                                                                    Dry whole milk fortified with           Calcium-fortified
                                                                                    Vitamin D                               Kosher
                                                                                    Mixes to 1 quart of milk or more
                                                                                    Cow’s milk
                                                  =
                                                                                    Homogenized
                                                                                    Pasteurized
                                                                                    Plain, unflavored

                                      NOT APPROVED                                                                NOT APPROVED
     See page 22.                                                                  See page 22.
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Milk                                                                                                        Peanut Butter
     Evaporated                                                                               APPROVED                 NOT APPROVED
                                      APPROVED                                   Must Be                    Do Not Buy
     Must Be                                You Can Choose                       16 OZ to 18 OZ jar          Bulk
     12 OZ can                              2%, 1%, fat free, nonfat, or whole   Plain                       Added flavors, foods, or spices
     Only evaporated milk when              evaporated milk                                                  Added oils, such as flax or safflower
     printed on the WIC check               Any brand                                                        DHA/ARA
     Cow’s milk                             Calcium-fortified                                                Chocolate
     Evaporated nonfat, 1%, and 2%          Kosher                                                           Freshly ground or grind-it-yourself
     milk fortified with Vitamins A and D                                                                    Gourmet
     Evaporated whole milk fortified                                                                         Honey
     with Vitamin D                                                              You Can Choose
                                                                                                             Jelly
     Homogenized                                                                 Any brand
                                                                                                             Low-carb peanut butter spread
     Pasteurized                                                                 Creamy or smooth
                                                                                                             Low-glycemic
     Plain, unflavored                                                           Chunky or extra chunky
                                                                                                             Marshmallows
                                                                                 Crunchy or extra crunchy
                                   NOT APPROVED                                                              Natural spread
                                                                                 Low sodium
                                                                                                             Nut or seed butters, such as
     See list below.                                                             Natural peanut butter       almond, cashew, sesame, soy,
                                                                                 No stir or stir             sunflower, or tahini
                                                                                 Salted or unsalted          Omega 3
                       NOT APPROVED FOR ALL TYPES OF MILK                                                    Organic
     Do Not Buy                                                                                              Powdered
     Added flavors, foods, or spices        Low-carb dairy beverage                                          Reduced fat
     Pints, half-pints, or smaller          Non homogenized                                                  Roasted honey nut
     Glass bottles                          Omega 3                                                          Single-serve or slices
     Single-serve or individual packets     Organic                                                          Spread
     Bulk powdered milk                     Other animal milk, such as goat                                  “Squeeze It” tubes
     Buttermilk                             or sheep                                                         Valencia
     Chocolate milk                         Raw milk                                                         Vitamin E
     DHA/ARA                                Soy milk or beverage
     Half and half                          Sweetened condensed milk
     Hemp, nut, rice, or other grain        UHT containers
     beverages                              Unpasteurized milk
     Kefir                                  Whipping cream                                                  Shopping Tip
                                                                                                            You can choose dried beans, peas,
                                                                                                            and lentils or peanut butter. See
                                                                                                            page 9 for information about dried
                                                                                                            beans, peas, and lentils.

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Soy Beverage                                                                                                                    Tofu
                 APPROVED                         NOT APPROVED                         APPROVED                       NOT APPROVED
     Must Be                           Do Not Buy                          Must Be                          Do Not Buy
     These brands and types:            Almond, coconut, hemp, or rice     16 OZ container                  Added flavors, foods, or spices
      8th Continent Original Soymilk    milk                               Calcium-set                      Baked, cubed, or sliced
      8th Continent Vanilla Soymilk     Blends or creamers                 Plain                            Dessert tofu
       Half-gallon containers           8th Continent Complete Vanilla                                      Non refrigerated
       Refrigerated                     8th Continent Light Chocolate      These brands and types:
      Pacific Ultra Soy Original        8th Continent Light Original        Azumaya Extra Firm
      Pacific Ultra Soy Vanilla                                             Azumaya Firm
                                        8th Continent Light Vanilla
       32 OZ (quart) containers
                                        Pacific organic Unsweetened         Azumaya Silken
       Non refrigerated
                                        Pacific Select Soy Original         House Foods Extra Firm
      Silk Original Soymilk
       Half-gallon containers           Pacific Select Soy Vanilla          House Foods Firm
       32 OZ (quart) containers         Non refrigerated Silk Soymilk       House Foods Medium Firm
       Twin pack of half-gallon         Silk Chocolate                      O Organic Silken
       containers                       Silk DHA Omega-3                    O Organic Sprouted Extra Firm
       Refrigerated                     Silk Light Chocolate
                                        Silk Light Original                You Can Choose
                                        Silk Light Vanilla                 Non organic or organic
                                        Silk Organic Original              Refrigerated
                                        Silk Organic Unsweetened
                                        Silk Organic Vanilla
                                        Silk Vanilla
                                        Silk Very Vanilla

                                       Shopping Tip
                                       You can buy quarts, half-gallons,
                                       or a combination when “quart(s)
                                       soy beverage” is printed on the
                                       WIC check.
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Whole Grain Choices                                                                             Whole Grain Choices
                                                                      Bulgur
                                   Shopping Tip
      Whole Grain Choices:                                                         APPROVED                         NOT APPROVED
                                   You can choose a combination       Must Be                            Do Not Buy
      •   Brown Rice               of whole grain choices up to the
                                                                       Plain                             Added flavors, foods, or spices
      •   Bulgur                   amount of ounces (OZ) printed on
                                                                                                         Grits
      •   Oatmeal                  the WIC check.
                                                                                                         Quinoa
      •   Soft Tortillas                                              You Can Choose
      •   Whole Wheat Pasta                                            16 OZ to 32 OZ bags or boxes
      •   100% Whole Wheat Bread                                       Bulk (sold by weight)
                                                                       Any brand
                                                                       Non organic or organic

                                                                      Oatmeal
     Brown Rice                                                                    APPROVED                         NOT APPROVED

                  APPROVED                    NOT APPROVED
                                                                      Must Be                            Do Not Buy
                                                                       Plain                             Added flavors, foods, or spices
     Must Be                       Do Not Buy
                                                                                                         Boxes with individual packets
      Plain                        Added flavors, foods, or spices
                                                                                                         Granola
                                   Basmati, black, jasmine,
                                                                                                         Grits
                                   mahogany, white, or wild
                                                                                                         Metal cylinders
                                   Boil-in-Bag
                                                                                                         Pouches
                                   Boxes                              You Can Choose
                                                                                                         Quinoa
                                   Gourmet                             16 OZ to 32 OZ bags or boxes
     You Can Choose                Grits                               Bulk (sold by weight)
      16 OZ to 32 OZ bags          Mixed rice                          Cardboard cylinders
      Bulk (sold by weight)        Quinoa                              Any brand
      Any brand                                                        Gluten free                       Shopping Tip
      Gluten free                                                      Instant or quick                  You can choose oatmeal in bags,
      Long grain or short grain                                        Non organic or organic            boxes, bulk, or cardboard cylinders
      Instant or regular                                               Old-fashioned or regular          when “whole grain choices” is
      Non organic or organic                                           Rolled or steel-cut               printed on the WIC check.
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Whole Grain Choices                                                                                        Whole Grain Choices
     Soft Tortillas                                                               Whole Wheat Pasta
                   APPROVED                          NOT APPROVED                              APPROVED                            APPROVED
     Must Be                              Do Not Buy                              Must Be                             Some types:
      8 OZ to 32 OZ packages              Added flavors, foods, or spices          8 OZ to 32 OZ bags or boxes         Angel hair
      White corn soft tortillas           96% whole wheat                          Whole wheat                         Bows
      Yellow corn soft tortillas          Chips, taco salad bowls, taco shells,    Plain                               Egg noodles
      Whole wheat soft tortillas          tostada, or any other hard tortillas                                         Elbow
                                          Low carb                                You Can Choose                       Fettuccine
      Plain
                                          Mixed-grain tortillas, such as corn      Any type                            Fusilli
     You Can Choose                       and wheat together                       Non organic or organic              Lasagna
      Low sodium                          Red corn                                                                     Linguine
      Non organic or organic              Sprouted wheat                           These brands only:
                                                                                                                       Macaroni
                                          Store-made                                Barilla 100% Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Penne
      These brands and types:             Tortillas with “light” or “lite” on       Best Yet Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Rigate
       Celia’s White Corn                 the label                                 Da Vinci 100% Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Rotini
       Celia’s Whole Wheat                Wraps                                     Essential Everyday Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Shell
       Carlita Corn                                                                 Full Circle Organic Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Spaghetti
       Don Pancho 6” White Corn                                                     Great Value 100% Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Spirals
       Don Pancho 6” Yellow Corn                                                    Hodgson Mill Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Vermicelli
       Don Pancho White or Yellow Corn                                              Kroger 100% Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                       Ziti
       Garden of Eatin’ Organic Whole                                               Natural Directions Organic
       Wheat                                                                        Whole Wheat                                 NOT APPROVED
       Great Value Corn                                                             Market Pantry 100% Whole Wheat    Do Not Buy
       Guerrero 100% Whole Wheat                                                    O Organics 100% Whole Wheat       Added flavors, foods, or seasonings
       Guerrero White or Yellow Corn                                                Simple Truth Organic Whole        51% whole grain or whole wheat
       La Banderita White Corn                                                      Wheat
                                                                                                                      Buckwheat
       La Banderita Whole Wheat                                                     Western Family Whole Wheat
                                                                                                                      Bulk
       La Burrita 8” Yellow Corn                                                                                      Fresh
       Mission White Corn – Super Size                                                                                Gluten free
       Mission Yellow Corn – Extra Thin                                                                               Mixed grain
       Mission Yellow Corn – Super Size                                                                               Multi-colored
       Mission Whole Wheat                                                                                            Refrigerated
       Ortega Whole Wheat                                                                                             Rice pasta
       Pepito White Corn                                                                                              Semolina
       Pepito Whole Wheat                                                                                             Vegetable
       Tia Rosa White Corn                                                                                            Whole grain
       Tia Rosa Yellow Corn Taco Size

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Whole Grain Choices                                                                      Information for WIC Retailers
     100% Whole Wheat Bread
                    APPROVED                        NOT APPROVED             WIC Customer Identification
     Must Be                              Do Not Buy
                                                                              1. The name of the person using the WIC check must be printed
     16 OZ to 32 OZ packages              Added flavors, foods, or spices
                                                                                 below the customer signature box on the check and match
     100% whole wheat (printed on         Artisan or gourmet (bread baked
     the label)                           in small batches)                      the identification (ID).
     Loaf, plain, sliced                  Breads not wrapped in plastic       2. Identification must be shown when a WIC check is used.
                                          Breads with “light” or “lite” on    3. A WIC Appointment/ID folder with the printed name and
     You Can Choose                       the label
     Any brand                                                                   signature of the person using the check is all the identification
                                          Bagels                                 needed.
     Low sodium
                                          DHA
     Non organic or organic                                                   4. If the WIC customer does not
                                          English muffins
                                          Extra fiber                            have their WIC Appointment/ID
                                                                                 folder, or if it does not have their
                                          French
                                                                                 printed name and signature, use
                                          Frozen or refrigerated dough
                                                                                 other types of ID such as:
                                          Gluten free
                                          Hamburger buns                         • Driver’s License
                                          Hotdog buns                            • Military ID
                                          Multigrain                            • State ID card
                                          Sourdough                             • Tribal ID card
                                          Sprouted wheat
                                                                              5. WIC checks must be signed in
                                          Store made
                                                                                 the presence of the checker and
                                          Uncooked bread mixes
                                                                                 after the actual purchase price
                                          Unsliced                               is written on the check.
     Shopping Tip                                                             6. If the check is signed before
     Here are some examples:              Haggen Stone Ground                    it is presented to the checker,
      Albertsons 100% Whole Wheat         Open Nature 100% Whole Wheat           the WIC check cannot be used.
      Country Oven                        Oroweat 100% Whole Wheat
      Essential Everyday                  Oroweat Soft 100% Whole Wheat
      Franz 100% Whole Wheat              QFC 100% Whole Wheat
                                          Roman Meal All Natural
      Franz 100% Stone Ground
                                          Safeway Kitchens
      Franz Big Horn Valley All Natural
                                          Sara Lee Classic Round Top
      Franz Big Horn Valley Organic
                                          Sara Lee Hearty & Delicious
      Franz Oregon Trail                  Sara Lee Delightful 100% Whole
      Fred Meyer 100% Whole Wheat         Wheat with Honey 45 Calorie
      Fred Meyer Tender Twist             Sara Lee Soft & Smooth
      Great Value 100% Whole Wheat        The Bread Garden 100% Stone
      Haggen 100% Whole Wheat             Ground
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Information for WIC Retailers                                                               Information for WIC Retailers

     Important Points to Remember at the                                        Helpful Information for Checkers
     Check Stand                                                                We value our relationship with you! Because we work together, your
                                                                                store, families, and our communities benefit. Studies show WIC clients
     WIC customers:
                                                                                spend an additional $3 to $4 at the store for every WIC dollar spent.
      • Can decide if they want to buy all or some of the foods up to the       Each time you create positive shopping experiences for WIC customers,
        amounts printed on the check.                                           you help ensure moms and kids have the nutritious foods they need to
                                                                                be healthy at critical times in their lives.
      • Can only buy WIC approved foods printed on the check.
        No substitutions are allowed.                                           Your store has a contract with the Department of Health to accept WIC
                                                                                checks. The contract has many requirements that add to the challenges
      • Can use manufacturer and store coupons, and loyalty cards.
                                                                                of your already demanding job. We’re here to support you!
      • Are entitled to store promotions offered to all customers (for
        example: buy one, get one free). The “buy one” food must be WIC         Did you know?
        approved. The “get one free” does not have to be WIC approved.          We offer training resources and materials to help you build your
                                                                                knowledge of WIC foods and skills that can ensure smooth interactions
      • Cannot accept rainchecks, or come back to the store to get the items    with customers. We count on you to identify WIC approved foods and
        not purchased if you already completed the transaction.                 process WIC transactions correctly.
      • Cannot use WIC checks to pay a bill or an account that they have        You are the first person WIC customers typically encounter in the store.
        at your store.                                                          Your treatment of customers influences their attitudes and choice of
      • Cannot use pre-signed WIC checks. Use your best customer service        where to shop. Your attention to detail helps guarantee that your store
                                                                                is reimbursed for WIC purchases and promotes customer loyalty.
        skills to explain why you cannot accept a pre-signed WIC check.
        Tell the WIC customer they can take the check back to their WIC         We all deserve some privacy. Many customers are sensitive about using
        clinic for help or more information.                                    WIC checks. If you need assistance with the transaction, do not announce
                                                                                it is for a WIC transaction. Please do not share customer information with
      • Can only exchange outdated, spoiled, damaged, or defective foods        coworkers, other customers, friends, extended family of customers, or
        for the same product.                                                   your own family.
      • Cannot receive cash, coupons, tokens, or any item with a dollar         It is important to sell only WIC approved foods and correctly process WIC
        value for returned foods.                                               transactions. Mistakes are costly to you and your employer. Errors may
      • May ask you to order a WIC approved food (for example, soy              result in repayments, fines, or termination as an approved WIC retailer.
        beverage). Remember the customer needs to wait to use the check         We expect WIC customers to treat store employees with politeness.
        until you have the requested item. Paying for the food with a WIC       We expect store employees to treat WIC customers with the same respect
        check, and coming back to the store to pick it up is not allowed.       and courtesy as they would treat any other customer.
      • Must sign the WIC check after the checker enters the purchase price.    Sometimes WIC is confusing. There are a lot of rules for customers and
        No signature, no payment.                                               retailers. Sometimes the approved foods are very specific to the brand,
                                                                                type, or size, and other times, they are not. Use your best customer
      • Can use cash, credit, debit, EBT, or other acceptable payments to pay   service skills to help customers select the correct items and learn which
        the extra amount not covered on the WIC Fruit and Vegetable check.      foods to select. We, and your customers, appreciate your patience and
      • Must receive the same great customer service you extend to all          understanding.
        customers.                                                              Thank you for your continued commitment to serving Washington
                                                                                WIC families. You make a difference!

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     How to Take a WIC Check

     1 Getting Started
       • Process each WIC check as a separate transaction.           • Refuse the check if it is already signed, the customer
       • Ask for the check and the customer’s ID.                      has no ID, the customer’s name is not printed below the
                                                                       signature box, or if the check is altered (for example, if dates
       • The name on the ID must match one of the names                or quantities are changed).
         printed below the signature box.
                                                                     • Use a black or dark blue ink pen when writing on the WIC
       • Put a check mark in the box next to the customer’s name.      check. Write clearly. Do not use colored ink pens or gel pens.

     2 Check the dates carefully                                      4 Total the sale
       • Do not take checks before the “First Day To Use“ or after      • Deduct the value of coupons before writing the total
         the “Last Day To Use.”                                           amount of the sale in the “Actual Purchase Price” box.
       • Write today’s date in the “Transaction Date” box.              • If you make a mistake when you write the total purchase
                                                                          amount, you can correct it. Follow these steps:
     3 Sell only WIC approved foods, and the right amount                 • Draw one line through the incorrect amount.
       of food                                                            • Clearly write the correct amount in or close to the box,
       • Ring up the food printed on the check.                              and write your initials close to the new amount.
       • Make sure the customer selected only WIC approved                • Do not write or scribble over numbers, use white out,
         foods. Refuse to sell foods that are not WIC approved.              or try to erase the incorrect amount.
       • Look at the number of items and quantities printed           5 Finish the sale with their signature
         on the check and sell up to those amounts. It is not a
         requirement for WIC customers to buy everything on             • Have the customer sign the check in the signature box
         their check.                                                     after you complete the “Actual Purchase Price” box.
                                                                        • The customer must sign every check in your presence.
                                                                        • Ask them to return the check to you.
                                                                        • Review the check to be sure it has:
                                                                          • Valid dates
                                                                          • Correct “Actual Purchase Price” entered
                                                                          • Customer’s signature
          If you have questions about WIC checks,
          call 1-800-841-1410.
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     How to Take WIC Fruit and Vegetable Checks

     1 Getting Started
       • WIC customers may combine more than one WIC Fruit           • Refuse the check if it is already signed, the customer
         and Vegetable check in a single transaction.                  has no ID, the customer’s name is not printed below the
       • Ask for the check and the customer’s ID.                      signature box, or if the check is altered (for example, if dates
                                                                       or quantities are changed).
       • The name on the ID must match one of the names
         printed below the signature box.                            • Use a black or dark blue ink pen when writing on the WIC
                                                                       check. Write clearly. Do not use colored ink pens or gel pens.
       • Put a check mark in the box next to the customer’s name.

     2 Check the dates carefully                                          Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Quest card, debit or
       • Do not take checks before the “First Day To Use“ or              credit card, check, or cash. If they pay with cash, they
         after the “Last Day To Use.”                                     can receive change.

       • Write today’s date in the “Transaction Date” box.              • If you make a mistake, you can correct it. Follow these
                                                                          steps:
     3 Sell only WIC approved fruits and vegetables                       • Draw one line through the incorrect amount.
                                                                          • Clearly write the correct amount in or close to the box,
       • This guide has information on WIC approved fruits
                                                                             and write your initials close to the new amount.
         and vegetables (see page 12).
                                                                          • Do not write or scribble over numbers, use white out,
       • We encourage WIC customers to buy the full value                    or try to erase the incorrect amount.
         of the check, but it is not a requirement.
                                                                     5 Finish the sale with their signature
     4 Total the sale
                                                                        • Have the customer sign the check in the signature box
       • If the purchase amount is less than the value of the             after you complete the “Actual Purchase Price” box.
         check, write the purchase amount in the “Actual
         Purchase Price” box. For example, if the value of the          • The customer must sign every check in your presence.
         check is $8.00, and the total purchase amount is $4.50,        • Ask them to return the check to you.
         write in $4.50.
                                                                        • Review the check to be sure it has:
       • If the purchase is more than the value of the check,             • Valid dates
         write the dollar value of the check in the “Actual
                                                                          • Correct “Actual Purchase Price” entered
         Purchase Price” box. For example, if the value of the
         check is $8.00, and their total purchase is $9.00, the           • Customer’s signature
         amount you write on the check is $8.00. The customer
         pays the additional dollar themselves, using a Washington         If you have questions about WIC checks,
                                                                           call 1-800-841-1410.
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Washington State Department of Health
                 WIC Nutrition Program

                                  1- 800-841-1410
                      www.doh.wa.gov/WICfoods

    We create opportunities for people with limited resources to
    make healthy nutrition choices. We support healthy eating,
    breastfeeding, access to healthy foods, and physical activity.

           This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
            Washington State WIC Nutrition Program
                    does not discriminate.

          DOH 960-278 July 2015

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