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IDAHO WIC PROGRAM
Table 2 - MINIMUM STOCK REQUIREMENTS
Stores with 3 or fewer cash registers must stock a minimum of 5 food items within each food category listed in the table below. For
example, stores must stock 5 pounds of cheese, 5 boxes of cereal, 5 cans of infant formula, etc.
Stores with 4 or more cash registers must stock a minimum of 10 food items within each food category listed below.
Food Category Requirement Specifications
• Contract soy-based formula in specified size in powder form
Note: Stores must carry some of each type
vegetables • Must stock at least 2 types of fruits and 2 types of vegetables
• Must stock at least 2 varieties of cereal grains
• Package sizes up to 24oz • 100% whole wheat only Brown Rice
• 16 oz packages only
Tortillas • Package sizes up to 48oz • Brand specific – see current authorized food list
Whole Wheat Pasta • Package sizes up to 16oz • Brand specific – see current authorized food list
Note: Stores must offer at least two different options, such as whole wheat bread and
Cereal • Must stock at least 2 kinds of cold cereal and 1 kind of hot cereal • 1 cold cereal must be whole grain (indicated on the food list)
• ½ gallon and quart containers can be counted toward the total minimum requirement
• 16 oz (1lb) packages only
• 16 oz (1 lb) packages dry beans or 15-16 oz canned beans
• Type specific – see current authorized food list
• 11.5-12 oz frozen or 64 oz plastic bottles
• Brand specific – see current authorized food list