The guidelines for the addition of approved canned foods to the Oklahoma Unified WIC Approved Food List are:Ĭanned Fruits: Any variety of canned fruits (must conform to FDA standard of identity as appropriate (21 CFR, part 145)) including applesauce, juice pack or water pack without added sugars, fats, oils, or salt (i.e., sodium). Now, participants may purchase canned, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables.
Until recently, program participants were only able to purchase fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables with their CVB.
Current participants will see the increase automatically added to their benefits. This temporary benefit increase is funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. The CVB amount will increase from $9 per month to $35 per month per participant beginning Jcontinuing through September 30, 2021. The CVB is a cash equivalent benefit, provided by the WIC program, for the purchase of fruits and vegetables. OKLAHOMA CITY – The Oklahoma State Department of Health WIC Program is pleased to announce a temporary increase to the Cash Value Benefit (CVB) and a permanent addition of canned fruits and vegetables to the program’s approved food list. Temporary Cash Value Benefit Increase and Canned Foods Added
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