Starting October 1, 2022, WIC is increasing the fruit and vegetable benefits! WIC participants will get more money for frozen and fresh fruits and vegetables each month. Remember, if you buy foods that are more than your fruit and vegetable WIC benefit amount, you can pay the extra amount or choose not to buy it. You can buy a combination of fresh and frozen fruits and vegetables. Frozen beans are OK (such as black-eyed peas, edamame, garbanzo, and lima beans).

FV consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer, and mortality among adults 3, 4, 5, 6. Ornamental or decorative items such as: Dried chili peppers, garlic on a string, gourds, carved or painted pumpkins.įrozen Fruits and Vegetables You can choose: Fruits and vegetables (FV) provide high concentrations of dietary fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, have low energy density 1, and are recommended as an important component of a healthy diet 2.Herbs, or spices such as: Aloe vera, anise, banana leaves, basil, bay leaves, caraway, chervil, chives, cilantro, corn husk, dill, fenugreek, lemongrass, lime leaves, marjoram, mint, oregano, parsley, rosemary, sage, savory, tarragon, thyme, vanilla beans, or wheatgrass.Party trays or platters with or without dips.Fresh fruits or vegetables in foam trays wrapped in plastic.Fresh fruits and vegetables in bags, clam shells, cups, plastic bowls, or tubs.WIC reviews all food items to ensure it meets high nutrition and quality standards.Fresh Fruits and Vegetables You can choose: More brands will be added as WIC receives information from additional food manufacturers. Added sugar or other forms of sugar (like high fructose corn syrup)Ĭheck out the current list of approved brands of canned vegetables and fruits.Applesauce in plastic jars or individual fruit cups are allowed.Fruit must be listed as the first ingredient.Packed/stored in 100% juice or water without added sugars, fats, oils or salt.Any variety of canned fruits, including applesauce.Pickled vegetables (pickles, olives, sauerkraut, banana peppers, etc.).Mixed vegetables including lima beans (which is a mature legume).Seasonings, spices and herbs sold as sole ingredient.Added non-nutritive, artificial sweeteners.Added sugar – unless added in limited amounts for preservation (most commonly in plain sweet peas and corn at 2-3 grams per serving).Must be canned unless jarred version is more common (like pasta sauces).Exception: Tomato products in which the first ingredient is “water”, such as Tomato puree.The vegetable must be listed as the first ingredient.Low, reduced and regular sodium versions are all allowed.Any variety of canned vegetables without added sugars, fats or oils.WIC participants can use their Vegetable and Fruit Cash-Value Benefit to purchase most brands of canned vegetables and fruits meeting the following criteria: Canned Vegetables We are excited to share that South Dakota WIC now offers fresh, frozen and CANNED vegetables and fruits starting May 3, 2021! Canned Vegetables & Fruits Now Available! Canned Vegetables & Fruits Now Available!

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