Your store may be receiving fruits and vegetables from a new supplier and we may not have the current UPC/PLU code.Manufacturers are constantly changing packaging and UPC codes, we do our best to keep our database current.Your store can be sanctioned for not providing WIC Approved foods to a WIC participant.Not providing WIC approved items to participants means you are in violation of your Vendor Agreement.Failure to include all documentation could result in a delay in adding the UPC.As soon as your store is aware there is a WIC approved item that is not scanning, it is required that you complete the UPC Request form and submit it along with a copy of the label showing the brand, product name and size, ingredients and UPC barcode to the State WIC office.Some participants may still get 2% or whole milk if deemed necessaryby their nutritionist.This change will start October 1, 2014, and should take about 3 months to roll out to all participants.Women and children over the age of 2 will now start receiving 1% or non-fat milk in their food package.Jarred Baby Food Meats, Fruits and VegetablesĪuthorized Foods Nevada WIC Participants receive their food benefits on Electronic Benefit Transfer Cards (EBT) Each Participant is given a food package tailored to their category and nutritional needs Participants are only allowed to receive the foods listed in their package (Food Packages Vary) Only foods Authorized by the Nevada WIC Program are allowed.Supplemental Nutritious Foods Food packages may include: Why do we have WIC? To improve the health of women, infants and children up to age five who are eligible for the program by providing supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and other health and social services. What is WIC? WIC is a federally funded Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Pregnant, Post Partum and Nursing Women, Infants and Children up to age 5 found to be at nutritional risk.
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