Georgia wic program food list. The following list provides the federal requirements for wic eligible foods. Infant formula medical foods information federal regulations for the wic program define minimum requirements for wic eligible infant formula. Any variety including low sodium without added fats or oils.
The wic approved foods list contains a listing of foods that are available to the wic customer. Approved foods list effective july 2018 vendors are required to maintain minimum inventory of wic approved. Only those formulas appearing on the state wic food list may be issued to wic participants.
Usda requirements for wic eligible foods can be found in 7 cfr part 24610 and wic policy memorandum 2015 3 eligibility of white potatoes for purchase with the cash value vouchers. The following food categories will have these temporary changes. Many versions of wic approved baby food including meat vegetables fruit cereal and formula are covered through this program.
Georgia wic program effective july 2018 page 2. Fresh fruits vegetables including organic any brandvariety of fruit or vegetable whole or cut 2 without added sugars fats and oils. Georgia wic is making temporary changes to the approved foods list for specified categories if the currently approved item is out of stock at the store.
Wic approved foods list. The georgia wic program reviews the georgia wic approved formulas list quarterly. This update adds new food options of yogurt and whole wheat pasta and removes packaging options discontinued by the manufacturer.
Participants should choose the. Wic state agencies must use these requirements when authorizing foods on the state wic food list. Please contact the georgia wic program to learn about the exempt infant formulas and wic eligible nutritionals authorized on their food list and their policy for providing non contract brand of infant formulas to participants.
Originally when receiving georgia wic benefits you are given checks or vouchers each month that you would use to purchase wic approved foods at your local grocery store. The vendor will receive notice of any program updates related to the approved foods list. Only these food items may be purchased by the participant or proxy using the wic food instrument.
Georgia wic food package revised july 2018 the wic approved foods list shows the types sizes and packaging of foods wic participants may receive with their wic vouchers.