Tennessee WIC Vendor Training 2014 -- 2015

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Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) WIC’s mission is to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

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WIC Food Packages

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History of the WIC Food Packages  1974 WIC Becomes a Permanent Program  1992 Foods for Breastfeeding Women Expanded  2009 Interim Rule Revised the Food Packages  2014 Final Rule Added More 4

WIC Provides Healthy Foods

WIC food packages align with the Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the infant feeding practice guidelines of the American Academy of Pediatrics.

As of October 1, 2014 the Tennessee WIC Program will Provide:

Whole-wheat Bread and other Whole Grains Milk Eggs Cheese Breakfast Cereal Peanut Butter Fruits and Vegetables Dried and canned beans/peas Canned Fish Baby Food Infant Cereal Juice Infant Formula Soy-based beverage Tofu

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WIC Program Food Lists

Each state’s WIC Program has the flexibility to select foods within what is allowed by Federal regulations.

For example:  Specific brands  Container/package sizes  Policies regarding specialty foods such as organic  Lower cost options  Product availability in the State 6

Breastfeeding is a Priority in WIC

Fully breastfeeding mothers

receive the most variety and the largest quantity of food.

Fully breastfeeding infants over 6

months receive larger quantities of baby food fruits and vegetables, they also receive baby food meat .

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A Review of the 2014 – 2015 WIC Food List

Remember the importance of always reading the Food Instruments (FIs) and Cash Value Vouchers (CVVs) during the WIC transaction.

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Regular Cow’s Milk  Allowed in gallons only, no organic  For children 12 through 23 months of age :  Only whole milk unless reduced fat (2%) is specified on the FI  For women and children two years old and up: 

Only

 Low-fat (1 %)  Sweet Acidophilus (1%)  Non-fat (skim) Unless reduced fat (2%) is specified on the FI 9

Other Forms of Milk Allowed When on the FI  Read the FI for allowed fat content and size for:  Lactose reduced or lactose free  Ultra-High Temperature (UHT)  Goat’s milk  Evaporated milk  Buttermilk  Non-fat dry powdered ( allowed size is on the FI)  No organic of any of these 10

Cheese  Store or private label brands only unless not carried 

Can Be:

 8 or 16 oz Mozzarella, Cheddar, Colby, Monterey Jack and Process American or blends of these  Slices, blocks, string or sticks  Low, free, reduced, less or light in sodium, fat or cholesterol  Cabot brand in blocks when on FI  No organic 11

Soy Beverage  Allowed products are (including organic):  Pacific Natural – Ultra Soy Original and Vanilla, non refrigerated quarts  8 th Continent – Soymilk Original and Vanilla, refrigerated quarts and half-gallons  Silk – Original in refrigerated in quarts and half-gallons

Participants are to receive the largest size available once they decide whether they wish to purchase shelf stable or refrigerated.

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Tofu • Allowed products in 16 oz (includes organic):  Nasoya Silken  Azumaya Firm 13

Eggs  Any brand of Grade A Large White Eggs in a dozen carton.

 No brown or specialty eggs such as Eggland’s best or organic.

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Dried Beans and/or Peas  16 oz bag of plain dry beans, peas, or lentils in any brand  Includes garbanzo beans (chick peas), black-eyed peas, crowder peas and purple hull peas  No organic 15

Canned Beans  15 – 16 oz cans of plain beans in any brand  Includes garbanzo beans (chick peas), black-eyed peas, crowder peas and purple hull peas 

Can have:

 added sugar for processing  reduced sodium  Green peas, green beans, snap beans, yellow beans and wax beans are not allowed  No organic 16

Peanut Butter  16 – 18 oz jar, glass or plastic, in any brand 

Can Be:

 Creamy (smooth) or chunky (crunchy)  Refrigerated or non-refrigerated  Regular or reduced sodium  With added vitamins  No organic 17

48 oz Shelf

Juices

for Women  Any brand of Orange or Grapefruit labeled 100% juice and at least 120% vitamin C     

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

Juicy Juice Lucky Leaf Northland Seneca 18

11.5/12 oz Frozen Juice for Women  Any brand of Orange or Grapefruit labeled 100% juice and at least 120% vitamin C 

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

  Dole Old Orchard   Seneca Welch’s 19

64oz Shelf

Juices

for Children  Any brand of Orange or Grapefruit labeled 100% juice and at least 120% vitamin C 

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

 Juicy Juice  Langer  Libby’s  Lucky Leaf  Mott’s  Seneca  White House 20

64oz Shelf

Juices

for Children  More brands with allowed products :  Campbell’s    Northland Old Orchard Welch’s – Grape, White Grape, Red Grape 21

For All Juices 

No:

 Bottle or cartons from dairy case  Fruit drinks or juice cocktails  Added sweetening or spices  Organic 22

 Cold Cereals Minimum 11 oz box size     

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

General Mills Kellogg’s MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal) Post 23

Cold Cereals     More brands with allowed products: Quaker Sunbelt Bakeries Store brands/private label  All Vendors must carry at least 1 whole grain cereal 24

Hot Cereals  Minimum 11 oz box size 

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

 Cream of Wheat and Cream of Rice (B&G)  MOM Brands (Malt-O-Meal)  Quaker 25

Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Bread  16 oz only 

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

 Bimbo  Bunny  Holsum  Nature’s Own  Pepperidge Farm  Roman Meal  Sara Lee  Wonder 26

Whole Wheat/Whole Grain Buns and Rolls  16 oz only 

Allowed products come from the following brands identified on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015”:

 Arnold/Orowheat Select  Healthy Life  Pepperidge Farm  Sara Lee 27

Other Whole Wheat/ Whole Grain Products  16 oz only.

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Any brand of:

 Brown Rice    Oatmeal Bulgur (cracked wheat) Barley (not pearled barley)  Instant, quick or regular cooking.

 No organic.

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Other Whole Wheat/ Whole Grain Products

 Tortillas in 16 oz:  La Banderita White Corn  Mission 100% Whole Wheat, Yellow Corn Extra Thin  Ortega 100% Whole Wheat  Store brand/private label as listed on the “Cashier Card for 2014 – 2015” 29

Other

Whole Wheat/

Whole Grain Products

 Macaroni (Pasta) in 16 oz:  Hodgson Mill Spaghetti, Whole Wheat Spirals, Elbow and Angel Hair  Gia Russa Angel Hair  No organic 30

Canned Fish  Allowed varieties:  Light tuna in 5 oz (no albacore)  Pink or Red Salmon in 14.75 oz  Sardines in 3.75 oz  Jack Mackerel in 15 oz  No organic 31

Canned Fish

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All of the allowed products can be:

 Oil or water packed  With bones or skin  With added sauces and flavorings  Regular or low sodium 32

Infant Formula and Baby Food  Formula given must be the brand, type and quantity listed on the FI 

Other infant food provided can include these products from Gerber or Beechnut:

  Cereal in 8 oz box 3.5/4 0z jars of Stage 2 fruits and vegetables with a single  ingredient 2.5 oz jars of meats or poultry with a single major ingredient in added broth or gravy  No organic 33

Fruits and Vegetables  Cash Value Vouchers (CVVs) for fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables:  $4 or $8 for infants (new)  $8 for children  $10 for women  Participants must be allowed to pay overages  Stock must include at least 2 different fruits and 2 different vegetables 34

Fruits and Vegetables  The “Cashier Card for 2014-2015” specifies what is and is not allowed  Some of the major items allowed:    Whole or cut-up fresh Frozen with fruit or vegetable as the 1 st ingredient Frozen vegetables with regular or low   sodium Organic products Orange yams and sweet potatoes 35

Fruits and Vegetables  Some of the major items not allowed:  White potatoes  Added sugars, fats, oils, sodium, herbs, or spices     Breading, creams, or sauces Dried fruits or vegetables Salad bar items or party trays Home canned or home preserved 36

Conclusion of the Food List Presentation  Distribution of the new Cashier Cards  3 month transition from October 1, 2014 through December 31, 2014:  Cashier cards for 2013 – 2014 and 2014 -2015 at all registers.  Allowed items from both lists to be retained in WIC scanning  Assuring that the WIC participant receives any item they are entitled to receive 37

Special Information for Ownership/Management

Adopted from the “WIC Vendor Handbook for 2014 2016”

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Important Changes to the Vendor Agreement  New WIC food display requirement  New language regarding requests concerning formula purchases  New language regarding how purchase and inventory records are to be presented  New store hours requirements 39

Quick Tips and Reminders  FIs and CVVs taken out of month will likely not be paid  Don’t enter a dollar amount for more than the value of a CVV  

Only use the program provided signature card to compare a signature on a FI or CVV and Never have a FI or CVV signed before the transaction is completed

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Quick Tips and Reminders  Do not redeposit FIs and CVVs paid by ACH and returned for exceeding the max amount  WIC customer courtesies must include all promotions available to all customers 

WIC customers must receive any item they are entitled to, whether or not it scans as WIC approved

 Never accept FIs or CVVs from other states 

Do not hold transacted FIs and CVVs for a long period of time, deposit them as soon as possible

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A Final Reminder  Always remind and encourage your cashiers to READ the FIs and CVVs

HAVE QUESTIONS, NEED ASSISTANCE ………..

Contact your local WIC Representative or visit our website at http://health.tn.gov/wic 42

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