Attachment 9- NJ WIC Minimum Stock Requirements Effective January 2023.pdf

Attachment J

JAN 23

NEW JERSEY WIC VENDOR MINIMUM STOCK REQUIREMENTS

The following table outlines the minimum stock requirements for NJ WIC Authorized Vendors.

PLEASE REFER TO THE

COMMODITY PRICE LIST SURVEY (CPL) for further details.

Food Item Brand/ Variety Container Size Minimum Stock Requirements

Evaporated Whole Milk Any Brand 12 ounces 16 cans Evaporated Low Fat

Milk Any Brand 12 ounces 16 cans

Whole Milk Store Brand Only Gallons 5 containers Whole Milk Store Brand Only Half Gallons 3 containers

Low Fat /Skim Milk Store Brand Only Gallons 8 containers Low Fat /Skim Milk Store Brand Only Half Gallons 6 containers

Cheese Cheese made in the USA from 100% pasteurized cow’s milk only

8-ounce and

16-ounce packages

2 varieties totaling 10 packages

Yogurt – Whole Fat One Brand from the listed brands on the CPL

32 ounces or

4-ounce cup packs

Combination of 32-ounce containers or 4oz cup packs totaling

Yogurt – Low Fat One Brand from the listed brands on the CPL

32 ounces or

4-ounce cup packs

Combination of 32-ounce containers or 4oz cup packs totaling

Eggs Any Brand;

Large, Grade A, White Only Dozen 8 cartons

Dry Beans

Any Brand;

All Plain Varieties of Mature

Beans, Peas, Lentils

1 pound/ 16 ounce

8 bags

Canned Beans

All Plain Varieties of Mature

Beans, Peas, Lentils

15 – 16-ounce cans

8 cans

Peanut Butter Any Brand

16 - 18 ounces 8 jars

Cold Cereals

Hot Cereals

Any Combination of Hot/Cold Cereals: 6 allowable varieties from what is listed on the CPL.

Store Brands & National Brands listed on CPL only.

Minimum box size:

Cold – 12 ounces Hot – 11.8 ounces

Maximum size box:

36 ounces

Each allowable variety must have 6 boxes for a total of 36 boxes

Food Item Brand/ Variety Container Size Minimum Stock Requirements

Canned Fish (Light Tuna, Sardines, Pink Salmon, Jack Mackerel)

Any Brand Any Combination up to amount listed on WIC check

Light Tuna packed in water

Sardines packed in water/oil

Pink Salmon packed in water/oil

Iberia Jack Mackerel packed in water/oil

5-oz. minimum size can of light tuna

3.75-oz. can size only of sardines

7.5-oz. or 14.75-oz.

size can of Pink Salmon

Iberia Jack Mackerel

15-oz. can only

12 Cans (same variety or mixed varieties)

Bread One Brand from the listed brands on the CPL 1 pound/ 16-ounce packages 6 packages

Brown Rice Any Brand 1 pound/ 16-ounce packages 4 packages

Tortilla One Brand from the listed brands on the CPL 16-ounce bags 4 packages

Pasta One Brand from the listed brands on the CPL 1 pound/ 16-ounce packages 4 packages

100% Juice (Refrigerated)

1 allowable variety 64-ounce containers 4 containers

100% Juice

(Non-Refrigerated)

2 allowable varieties from what is listed on the CPL.

Brands and types specified on

CPL.

64-ounce containers

12 containers

Non-Refrigerated & Refrigerated

Frozen Concentrate

Any Combination of 48 oz. Juice or Frozen Concentrate

2 allowable varieties from what is listed on the CPL.

Brands and types specified on

CPL

48-ounce containers

11.5 - 12 ounce

8 containers

Baby Food (Fruits)

Any Brand Combinations Permitted

2 allowable varieties

4 ounces

32 jars

*See Note Below

(Vegetables)

Any Brand Combinations Permitted

4 ounces

(Meats)

Any brand Plain Single Meat/Poultry

No Combinations

2.5 ounces

Infant Cereal

2 Plain allowable varieties as listed on checks: Rice, Oatmeal, Mixed Grains, or Whole Wheat

8 ounces 12 containers

(Boxes Included)

Infant Formula Enfamil Premium Infant 13-ounce Concentrate 32 Each Infant Formula Enfamil Premium Infant 12.5-ounce Powder 24 Each Infant Formula Enfamil Gentlease 12.4-ounce Powder 18 Each Infant Formula Enfamil Prosobee 12.9-ounce Powder 12 Each

Cash-Value Benefit

(CVB)

(Vegetables & Fruits)

3 Varieties Each of:

Fresh Fruits, Fresh Vegetables, Canned Fruits, or Vegetables, Frozen Fruits or Vegetables varies

CVB: dollar amount available in eWIC benefit balance for fresh, frozen & /or canned vegetables & fruits only

Note: Exceptions to the Vendor Selection Criteria may be granted if the State agency determines that a vendor is needed for participant’s access in accordance with the State agency’s policies.

*Minimum Stock Requirements for Baby Foods: One 2-pack counts as 2-4oz. individual containers.

Example: (16) 4oz. Baby Fruit = (8) 2-4oz. individual containers

(32) 4oz. Baby Vegetable = (16) 2-4oz. individual containers

*NJ WIC Food Item Additions:

Baby Foods – Organic Allowed Canned Beans – Organic Allowed Canned Fruits & Vegetables CVB: Pastes, purees, whole, crushed, stewed & diced tomatoes, Green peas and lima beans Any size (single serving fruit cup packs are allowed)