South Carolina WIC Vendor Management Unit quarterly newsletter

This quarterly newsletter from the Vendor Management Unit at WIC will highlight concerns, issues and progress of the Vendor Unit.

Starting June 1st, You Can BUY ALL TYPES OF POTATOES WITH WIC CHECKS

This flyer printed in English and Spanish explains the health benefits of potatoes and ways to prepare them for eating.

Qué hay que traer a su Cita WIC

This document, printed in Spanish, explains things to bring when applying for WIC benefits such as bringing all family members applying for services, proof of identity, proof of income and proof of residency.

GET YOUR Iron FROM THE Food YOU EAT.

Iron helps your blood carry enough oxygen to all parts of your body. Low iron levels can make you feel tired, grumpy, or more likely to become ill. You can do four things to build up iron in your blood: Eat several of these iron rich foods daily ; Eat a vitamin C-rich food with your iron food ; Cook more often in an iron skillet ; Avoid tea, chocolate, coffee, soda.

INFANT FOOD : A change is coming July 1

This sheet written in English and Spanish says that starting July 1, 2015 you’ll still be able to buy BeechNut brand infant food in 4-ounce jars but the Gerber 4-ounce jars are being phased out. It’s OK to buy some of each brand — BeechNut in 4-ounce jars and Gerber in 4-ounce twin packs — to reach your monthly limit.

Adult’s Portion Size

This sheet written in English and Spanish compares pictures of everyday items to their equivalent in ounces and cups. Four dice equals 1 oz., a deck of cards equals 3 oz., a golf ball equals 1/4 cup, a computer mouse equals 1/2 cup and a baseball equals 1 cup.

Alcohol, Tobacco and Drugs : What they can do to you and your family

This sheet written in English and Spanish tells of the dangers of alcohol, tobacco and drug use during pregnancy and how you can get help in quitting these habits.

Food guide

This brochure in English and Spanish explains the South Carolina WIC Program, describing what foods are and aren't allowed and how to use WIC checks.

How to Prepare Infant Formula

This brochure written in English and Spanish explains how to prepare infant formula.

What You Need To Know About Pica

This sheet in English and Spanish explains what pica is, why it is unsafe and what you can do.

Potenciadores de calorías para el aumento de peso y el crecimiento

This brochure written in Spanish gives ideas to help improve children's eating, growth and weight gain. Included is a milk shake recipe.

La diabetes gestacional : Diabetes durante el embarazo

This brochure, printed in Spanish, describes gestational diabetes, how to know if you are at risk and what you can do to prevent it.

qué darle de comer a su niño de 1 a 5 años de edad

This brochure, printed in Spanish, describes what to feed children ages one to five. Included are tips on how to make mealtimes happy, normal behavior and growth and appetite. A chart of daily recommended amounts from different food groups and a sample menu are included.

Vendor manual

This manual explains the WIC Program vendor responsibilities. Topics covered are: competitive pricing and peer groups, definitions for WIC vendors, DHEC regional map, vendor price surveys, how to become a South Carolina WIC vendor, transacting WIC checks, depositing WIC checks, vendor monitoring and administrative review procedures.

Feed your future

This sheet printed in both English and Spanish give the WIC income eligibility requirements.