The WIC Program is increasing the variety of foods provided to the WIC clients beginning on October 1, 2009. In addition to the new foods, Fruits and Vegetables will be distributed through a new check called a Cash Value Voucher (CVV). This will be a WIC Check that is written for up to a specific dollar value; $6, $8, $10, or $15. The CVV will be used to purchase fresh, frozen, and/or canned fruits and vegetables. Multiple CVVs may be combined into one transaction, and WIC customers may purchase more than the value of the CVV if the WIC customer chooses to pay the difference with cash, check, credit, Food Stamps, or some other form of payment.
Your store must be prepared with these foods and the ability to process the CVV on October 1, 2009.
The following links provide information and resources:
- PowerPoint presentation explaining the upcoming changes and new minimum inventory
- Pennsylvania WIC Food List Effective October 1, 2009
- Minimum Inventory Effective October 1, 2009
- UPC's for the product specific foods on the PA WIC 2009-2010 Food List
THESE LISTS OF UPC'S ARE NOT COMPREHENSIVE LISTS OF ALL WIC ALLOWABLE PRODUCTS IN PENNSYLVANIA, BUT THEY CAN BE USED TO SUPPLEMENT YOUR CURRENT LISTS:
- UPC's for WIC allowable foods in Excel format
After reviewing the above documents, if you have any questions regarding the new food list you may contact the Pennsylvania Division of WIC's Retail Store Section at (717) 783-1289.
