Transcript Vendor Training - Tennesse Department Of Health

Vendor Presentation for
New WIC Food Packages
Peggy Lewis
Director
Jerry Orenstein
Vendor Manager
(Abbreviated Version,
April 29, 2009)
Read the
Food Instrument
and
Cash Value Voucher
Training Goals
• Vendors will have detailed knowledge of the
new WIC food packages
• Ownership/Management and cashiers will be
trained on new foods available on WIC
• Staff will be informed of changes to WIC Food
Instruments (FIs) and the introduction of Cash
Value Vouchers (CVVs)
Why Change the WIC Food Packages?
Changes have occurred in the
major health and nutrition risks
faced by WIC’s target population
including:
• diets lacking in whole
grains and fruit and vegetables
• moms stop breastfeeding too
early
• increases in overweight and
obesity
An increase in the
ethnic composition of the
National WIC population:
• Hispanics make up a
growing percent of the
WIC population
• Middle Eastern and
Asian populations also
make up a part of the
WIC population in
Tennessee
Food Package Changes
• Adds new foods
• Eliminates infant juice
• Reduces some milk, eggs,
juice
• Allows only 1 year old
children to get whole milk
And Now More
Details About
These Changes
Infant Food Changes
1. Infant juice not allowed
2. Infant fruits and vegetables allowed
 4 oz jars of Stage 2 or 2nd Foods
 Single foods only, no mixed foods
 Commercial brands allowed will be on Food
List and Cashier Card
 No organic
Disclaimer
• Please note that all examples used in this
presentation are representative samples of
eligible and non-eligible WIC foods.
• Any product described as eligible is not
specifically endorsed by the Tennessee WIC
Program.
Green Beans
• Allowed
– Ingredients: green beans, water
– 4 oz jar
– 2nd foods
Applesauce
• Allowed
– Ingredients: apples, water, ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
– 4 oz jar
– Stage 2
Organic Bananas
Organic baby foods are not allowed
and no 3.5 oz containers
Infant Food Changes
3. When on FI, Infant meat allowed
 2.5 oz jars of Stage 2 or 2nd food
 Single type of plain meat or poultry in gravy or
broth
 Commercial brands allowed will be on Food
List and Cashier Card
 No organics
 Limited number of participants
Chicken & Chicken Gravy
• Allowed
– Plain meat
– In gravy or broth
– 2.5 oz jar
Chicken Noodle Dinner
Dinners are not allowed
Women & Children Food Changes
1. Juice
 Some FIs will allow only 64 oz containers (can
or plastic)
 Some FIs will offer a choice of 11.5-12 oz
frozen or 46-48 oz containers (can or plastic)
 Calcium fortified juices eligible
 No juice from dairy cases
2. Dairy Items -- When on FI
 Some FIs will allow only whole milk
 Some FIs will allow only reduced fat or fat free
milk
 Buttermilk and evaporated milk allowed-
2. Dairy Substitutes: When on the FI
 Some FIs will allow tofu made with calcium
salts (calcium set) in 14 to 16 oz packaging
 Some FIs will allow soy beverages
 Specific brands and flavors of soy beverages
will be noted
3. Whole Wheat/Whole Grain products
 Eligible products must have whole wheat or
whole grain as first ingredient.
 Bread, buns, rolls in 12 to 16 oz packages--not from store bakery
 Whole wheat or soft corn tortillas in 12 to 16
oz packages
3. Whole Wheat/Whole Grain products
Other whole unprocessed grains in 12 to 16 oz
packages:
•Brown rice
•Bulgur (also known as cracked wheat)
•Whole grain barley
•Oats (not instant in packets)
4. Canned fish: When on FI
 Any brand tuna, salmon, sardines (except
organic) packed in oil or water
 Light tuna in 5 to 6 oz cans (NO albacore)
 Salmon in 14.75 oz cans
 Sardines in 3.75 oz cans
 No smoked products
WIC Announces a New Type of Voucher:
Cash Value Voucher (CVV)
• Dollar amounts vary – READ THE CVV
• Used to purchase fresh or frozen fruits and
vegetables excluding white potatoes
• Can pay difference
• No change given
Cash Value Vouchers (CVVs)
• The following are examples of allowable items
Read the
Food Instrument
and
Cash Value Voucher
New WIC Food List
• Will be given to participants beginning
October 1, 2009
• Transition begins on October 1 and
continues until January 1, 2010
• CVV dollar amount varies: $6, $8, and
$10
FI and CVV Color Change
• New FI’s will be Orange
• Transition begins on October 1 and
continues until January 1, 2010
• During transition period you will see two
different color FI’s: green and orange
New Cashier Card
• Will look different
• Will be distributed to stores for use beginning
October 1, 2009
• During transition—2 cashier cards will be used
• What is the most important action to ensure
compliance with the WIC Vendor Agreement?
• Correct– Read the Food Instrument
and Cash Value Voucher!
Tennessee WIC website
http://health.state.tn.us/wic/vendor.htm