Eric: So, one of your major roles will be ensuring that the WIC customers get the appropriate foods that are listed on their food instrument. WIC does provide a food list to let you know which foods WIC customers can and cannot buy.

Vanessa: I’m so relieved there’s a list! I thought I was going to have to memorize all the approved foods.

Eric: I guess you could do that - but we really don’t expect it. WIC provides the Arizona WIC Programs’ Food List as a reference tool for both you and WIC customers, like Amber. The participant version provides additional information to explain how to shop using food instruments. All the foods on the list meet nutritional requirements to provide vitamins, minerals and protein. It’s important to remember there are no substitutions allowed for WIC foods.