Tofu and Soy Beverage The WIC Program includes Tofu and Soy Beverage as WIC eligible items. Packages larger or smaller than one dozen.Hard boiled eggs will remain authorized for participants that have inadequate storage/cooking.Medium Eggs may be substituted if large are unavailable.Jack Blocked, Sliced or Mixed Regular, Low Fat, Reduced Fat, or Fat Free Package size MUST be 16 ounces.Individually wrapped slices Allowed (any brand):.The participant’s EBT card will only allow the appropriate milk to be purchased by the participant. Women & Children over 2 years of age will receive a reduced fat milk.
Least Expensive Brand (including cow, goat’s, lactose free and acidophilus milks).Referrals to Other Services (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, dental services, health clinics, immunizations, food banks, etc.) A major goal of the WIC Program is to improve the nutritional status of infants.ĪUTHORIZED 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 Only foods Authorized by the Nevada WIC Programs are allowed There are no food package changes for the upcoming year effective October 1, 2013.Have a medical or nutritional risk factor 4. Be a pregnant or postpartum (6 months-1 year after delivery) woman, or infant/child under age 5 3. Who Qualifies for WIC? Clients must meet all 4 eligibility criteria 1. What is WIC? The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program is a supplemental program that provides food benefits, health care referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding post partum women, and to infants and children up to age 5 who are found to be at nutritional risk.
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