This brochure lists foods that are allowed to be bought with WIC vouchers in Delaware. The brochure cover is titled WIC Authorized Foods List October 2007 Delaware Special Supplementary Nutrition Program for Women, Infants & Children The inside of the brochure shows the authorized foods in food groups. After the title of the food group there are bullet points that provide details about which foods can be bought. The food groups are milk, cheese, peanut butter, eggs, cereal, juice and dried peas or beans. There are separate food groups for breastfeeding women and for infants. Here is what the brochure says about each food group The milk food group Only store-brand milk can be bought and Only in gallon containers Choose Only fresh milk No flavored milk Choose Whole milk, reduced fat, low fat, skim, Cultured buttermilk, lactose reduced for example: Lactaid Or dry/evaporated milk The cheese food group Only store brand cheese is allowed Choose pasteurized process American cheese, Cheddar, or Mozarella in a 1-pound or 16-ounce package NO cheese food, product or spread NO Velveeta, Cheez Wiz, Kraft Singles NO imported cheese NO low sodium, low fat cheese products NO grated, shredded, or stick cheese NO deli-sliced cheese The peanut butter food group Only store brand peanut butter is allowed Choose creamy or crunchy in an 18-ounce jar NO jelly or marshmallow The eggs food group Only store brand eggs are allowed 1 dozen Large, White only The dried peas or beans food group Only store brand dried peas or beans are allowed in a 1-pound package Any mature variety No beans mixed with spices or meat The cereal food group Choose from these cereals General Mills Cheerios Kix Corn Chex Rice Chex Wheat Chex Wheaties or Kellogg's Corn Flakes Crispix Product 19 or Nabisco's Cream of Wheat (red box only) no individual serving packages or Quaker's Instant Oatmeal (regular flavor) individual serving packages only There are two Ways to buy 24-ounce of cereal Buy one 9-ounce box and one 15-ounce box to get 24-ounce of cereal or Buy one 12-ounce box and another 12-ounce box to get 24-ounce of cereal There are three Ways to buy 36-ounce of cereal Buy one 12-ounce box and one 12-ounce box and one 12-ounce box to get 36-ounce cereal or Buy one 15-ounce box and one 18-ounce box to get 33-ounce of cereal or Buy one 9-ounce box and one 11.5-ounce box and one 15-ounce box to get 35.5-ounce cereal The juice food group NO calcium fortified juice is allowed and NO juice drinks, juice aides, fruit punch or sweetened juice Canned juice and frozen juice is allowed Canned Juice, 46-ounce unsweetened, single strength Juicy Juice - all flavors Lucky Leaf - apple juice only Musselman's - apple juice only White House - apple juice only Welch's - grape juice only (white or purple) Frozen Juice, 12-ounce, concentrate Orange juice - store brand only Apple juice - store brand only Here are examples of store brands of frozen juice: Seneca - apple juice (red label) Old Orchard - apple juice Pathmark - apple juice Food Lion - apple juice America's Choice - apple juice Breastfeeding Women Remember: Breastfeeding is best for you and your baby. There are two food groups for Breastfeeding Women The Tuna food group Only store brand tuna is allowed Chunk light, water packed, 6 to 6.5-ounce cans NO albacore, low sodium, solid pack NO diet or dietic, select, fancy, white The Carrots food group Only store brand carrot are allowed Buy a 1 pound bag of fresh carrots NO baby carrots NO canned or frozen carrots NO loose, peeled, or shredded carrots NO carrots from the salad Bar Foods for Infants The infant formula food group The only formulas that are allowed are Similac Advance Isomil Advance The Infant Cereal food group Only Gerber cereals are allowed No cereal mixed with fruit is allowed Gerber Cereals that are allowed are Rice Barley High Protein Oatmeal Mixed Grain Cereal Young infants may be allergic to High protein, oatmeal and mixed grain cereals The Infant Juice food group Only Gerber juices are allowed All flavors, 100% fruit juice only No juice with yogurt is allowed No vegetable juices or mixes are allowed No tropical juices are allowed Remember: Be sure to purchase all the food items on your WIC voucher. If you have questions ask your WIC staff or call the State WIC Office at 1-800-222-2189 WIC is a part of Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Public Health WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infant and Children In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write: USDA Director, Office of Civil Rights Room 326-W, Whitters Building 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W. Washington, DC 20250-9410 Or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD) USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. DOC. 35-05020/07/03/98