WIC Recipients Allowed Grocery Substitutions: Coronavirus

Portsmouth RI

14 April, 2020

5:05 PM

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PORTSMOUTH, RI — During the coronavirus crisis, Women, Infants and Children recipients have access to more grocery options. The policy change was made to ensure there is enough access to food supplies during grocery shortages. The temporary change will remain in effect through at least May 31, according to the East Bay Community Action Program. While the State of Emergency is in place, the following food substitutes are allowed when the usual item is unavailable. Two half-gallons of milk instead of one gallonTwo quarts of milk instead of a half-gallonFour quarts of milk instead of one gallonTwo half-dozen boxes of eggs instead of one dozenTwo 8oz packages of cheese instead of a 16oz packageWhole grain in place of another whole gran, such as whole wheat pasta or brown rice in place of breads or tortillas or vice versaDried beans for canned beans and vice versa2 percent milk has been added to the approved milk listThe addition of multi-pack and other sizes of yogurt to the approved list (must be approved brands)Additional approved sizes for whole grains: 14oz to 24 oz, must be 100 percent whole grain or whole wheatAddition of boil-in-the-bag brown riceAbility to buy several whole grains on a single checkMore information is available on the organization's website. Coronavirus in Rhode Island: Latest headlines Coronavirus in RI: Fabric Masks Required In BusinessesRI Joins Regional Partnership To Reopen Economy: CoronavirusCoronavirus In RI: State Health Lab Rises To The OccasionOpinion: Coronavirus Shows Need For Internet InvestmentRIPTA Buses Limited To 15 People: Coronavirus In RI