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Authorized Foods and Shopping Guide

Changes to the California WIC Program

On September 29, 2012 the Governor's Office signed Assembly Bill 2322 into law affecting the California Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program which took effect immediately.

For more information, please read Regulatory Alert 2012-01.

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The WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide (WAFL SG) is the official document that outlines the foods authorized by the California WIC Program. The WAFL SG will be reviewed and revised as needed on an annual basis. The WAFL SG will not be updated this year and the current July 5, 2011 WAFL SG will remain in effect until further notice.  All Food Instruments (FIs) include a statement on the "What to Buy" line that states "Use July 5, 2011 WAFL Shopping Guide." 

Food List Database

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    Helpful Information

  • Food Policy Manual
  • Interim Final Rule - USDA Food and Nutrition ServicesOpens a new browser window
  • CWA New Food Package Information  
  • Supervisor's Guide to the New Food Package (PDF)Opens a new browser window
  • USDA WICWorks Learning Center New Food Package Resource CenterOpens a new browser window
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    Comments 

    Do you have input regarding the new food packages? Email your comments to WICFoods@cdph.ca.gov 

     

     
     
    Last modified on: 12/21/2012 3:44 PM