In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. The USDA FNS Non-Discrimination Statement What happens to an eWIC transaction if your store loses power or has a disruption of internet service? eWIC is completely dependent on internet-if you have a disruption of internet service, you cannot complete an eWIC transaction.ĭo you have topics you would like addressed on a Vendor call? Complete and submit Help Us Do Our Best Work form.Īnswers to Quiz:1. Stores do not need to offer the customer any of the receipts in an eWIC transaction.Stores can check the WIC Shopper App to see if a product is WIC approved.Stores can override products that are not on the WIC PLU.Stores should charge the WIC Program for bottle deposits.The fat content of milk or yogurt selected must be the same fat content on the participant's benefit.Tippy Toes baby food Regular or Organic.Dried or Canned : Regular or Any Organic (store or name brands).Canned: Fruits or Vegetables with herbs, spices, or vinegar (without added sugar or fat) like pepperoncini, diced tomatoes with herbs, or cinnamon applesauce.Fresh or Canned: Salsas and Guacamole (may contain dried herbs/spices, vinegar).Dried Fruits or Vegetables (without added sugars, fats/oils).100% Whole Grain or Whole Wheat buns or rolls.Size: 13-16 oz packages, 24 oz packages.Regular or Organic (store or name brands).Regular or Any Organic (store or name brands).Whole Goat Milk – liquid or powdered (Whole Milk Benefits Only).Organic Store Brands (Full Circle, Great Value, Nature’s Promise, O Organics).The bold print indicates the change to the category. If you find a product that seems like it should be approved, but shows in WIC Shopper as not a WIC item, then submit that item through the “I couldn’t buy this” icon in the WICShopper App. However, we don’t always know when new product becomes available which is where you can help. New products that meet our criteria are added every month. Listed below are the major changes to eligible WIC food categories as found in the Maine WIC Nutrition Program Approved Food List and Cashier Guide (Effective Sept 1, 2021).

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