EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2024
The information in this list is subject to change.
INFANT FORMULA, BABY FOOD and INFANT CEREAL
INFANT FORMULA
Brand, type and size as listed on the current benefits. No substitutions.
BABY FOOD
FRUITS & VEGETABLES
4 oz containers and multi-packs of two 4 oz containers to total 8 oz
Includes single or mixed fruits and/or vegetables.
NOT APPROVED: desserts, dinners, cobblers, delights, organic, foods with added sugar, starch, salt or DHA/ARA.
MEATS
2.5 oz containers
Includes single meats with broth or gravy.
Brands include:
Available to exclusively breastfed babies only.
INFANT CEREAL
8 or 16 oz containers
Includes barley, oatmeal, rice, whole wheat and mixed.
Brands include:
NOT APPROVED: cereal with added fruit, formula, DHA/ARA or organic.
YOGURT
WHOLE MILK YOGURT (Children 1 Year Old)
LOWFAT & NONFAT YOGURT (Children 2-5 Years Old & Women)
NOT APPROVED: any other size, brand, flavor; products with mix-in ingredients such as granola, candy pieces, honey, nuts or similar ingredients; Greek, organic or drinkable.
MILK and SOY BEVERAGE
MILK
Product type and size as listed on the current benefits.
FLUID MILK
• Lowfat (1/2%, 1%) or Fat Free (skim)
• Reduced Fat (2%)
• Whole Milk
SPECIALTY MILK
• Evaporated (12 oz)
• Lactose Free (quart or half-gallon)
• Nonfat Dry
NOT APPROVED: buttermilk, flavored milk, goat’s milk, raw unpasteurized milk, non-dairy milk substitutes, rice milk, almond milk, coconut milk, organic milk, milk in glass containers.
SOY BEVERAGE
Half gallon (64 oz) or quart (32 oz)
Brands/flavors include:
NOT APPROVED: any other size, container, type, flavor or brand.
CHEESE and TOFU
CHEESE
8 oz or 16 oz packages
Choice of:
- Pasteurized Processed American (sliced)
- Cheddar
- Colby
- Monterey Jack
- Mozzarella
- Swiss
- Combination of any of the cheeses listed above
NOT APPROVED: imported cheese, cheese food, product or spread, shredded cheese, sliced cheese (except American), cheese with added flavors, individually wrapped slices or organic.
TOFU
16 oz containers
NOT APPROVED: any other size, container, type, flavor or brand.
PEANUT BUTTER, FISH and EGGS
PEANUT BUTTER
16 – 18 oz jars
- Any brand
- Creamy, Crunchy or Natural
NOT APPROVED: peanut butter spreads, reduced fat peanut butter, peanut butter with added flavors, fortified peanut butter, or organic.
FISH
3 – 15 oz containers
- Any brand packed in water or oil
- Light Tuna, Chunk
- Pink Salmon
NOT APPROVED: albacore tuna, tuna spreads, smoked salmon or any other type of salmon, lunch packs or fish with added flavoring.
EGGS
ANY BRAND
One Dozen
Choice of:
- Small, medium, large, extra large or jumbo
- Grade A and AA white and brown eggs
- Organic, free range or cage free
- Specialty eggs (including pasteurized or fortified/enriched with vitamin E, DHA or omega 3)
FRUITS and VEGETABLES
- Any variety of fresh fruits and vegetables
- Bagged salad mixes
- Bagged fruits or vegetables
- Bulb garlic
- Cut fruits or vegetables
NOT APPROVED: canned, frozen, items from the salad bar, kits with sauces and/or dressings, party trays, fruit baskets, decorative fruits or vegetables, nuts, leafy herbs or spices (e.g. basil, cilantro, parsley, etc.).
HELPFUL TIP
If produce has a PLU sticker, use this for best results.
COMING SOON IN 2024 CANNED AND FROZEN FRUITS AND VEGETABLES!
DRIED BEANS / PEAS and CANNED BEANS
DRIED BEANS / PEAS
1 lb (16 oz) or 2 lb (32 oz) bag
Any brand
- Dried Beans
- Peas
- Lentils
NOT APPROVED: soup mixes.
CANNED BEANS
15 – 16 oz can
Any brand
- Black or Red Beans
- Black-Eyed, Crowder or Purple Hull Peas
- Fat-Free Refried Beans
- Garbanzo Beans (Chick Peas)
- Great Northern Beans
- Kidney Beans
- Lentils
- Lima or Butter Beans
- Navy Beans
- Pinto Beans
- Split Peas
NOT APPROVED: green beans, baked beans, flavored beans, pork and beans or chili beans, soups, beans containing added sugars, fats, meats or oils.
JUICE
100% Fruit Juice Only
Only the container size as listed on the current benefits.
ORANGE JUICE
Any brand
- Concentrate (frozen or non-frozen) 11.5-12 oz
- 64 oz shelf stable and refrigerated
- With or without calcium
NON-FROZEN CONCENTRATE
11.5 – 12 oz only
• Welch’s Any flavor with a yellow band (100% Juice)
FROZEN CONCENTRATE
11.5 – 12 oz only
SHELF STABLE
64 oz only
NOT APPROVED: juice that has added sugar or DHA, infant juice, organic, refrigerated (except orange), juice cocktails, drinks or ades.
COLD CEREAL and HOT CEREAL
COLD CEREAL
11 – 36 oz
*Rich in whole grains
NOT APPROVED: any cereal or brand not listed or organic cereal.
HOT CEREAL
11 – 36 oz
*Rich in whole grains
NOT APPROVED: any cereal or brand not listed or organic cereal.
WHOLE GRAINS
SOFT CORN (YELLOW OR WHITE) OR WHOLE WHEAT TORTILLAS
8, 12, 16, 20, 24 or 32 oz packages
NOT APPROVED: any other brand or size.
WHOLE WHEAT OR WHOLE GRAIN PASTA
16 oz only
NOT APPROVED: any other brand or products that have added sugars, fats, oils or salt.
BROWN RICE
Any brand
16 or 32 oz containers
• Regular
• Quick
14 oz containers
• Instant
NOT APPROVED: products with added sugar, salt, flavoring, fat, or oil.
100% WHOLE WHEAT BREAD, ROLLS, THINS AND BUNS
12, 16, 20 or 24 oz packages
Any brand
Product labels for breads/rolls/buns must include the words 100% Whole Wheat. Whole wheat flour must be the first ingredient listed.
THINGS TO LOOK FOR WHEN SCANNING WHOLE WHEAT BREAD
STEP 1: Check the Label
Label says “100% Whole Wheat”.
STEP 2: Check the Ingredient List
Whole Wheat flour is the first ingredient listed.
STEP 3: Check Ounces in Product
Make sure to not go over the ounces listed on the current benefits.
