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All authorized products must be included in the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) Authorized Product List. For a copy of the Authorized Product List, visit the California Health and Human Services Open Data Portal at  \n[https://data.chhs.ca.gov](https://data.chhs.ca.gov).  \nIf a manufacturer makes a Non-Material Change to an authorized Brand Specific product, CDPH will continue to authorize that food for purchase. Non-Material Changes include changes to brand name, product name, and/or product or logo artwork.  \nThe WIC Authorized Food List Shopping Guide can be [downloaded at](downloaded at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov. If you)[ MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov.](downloaded at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov. If you)[ If you](downloaded at MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov. If you) are a WIC participant, you can also get a copy from your local WIC office.  \nWays to Find a WIC Authorized Grocery Store  \n• Use the free California WIC App on your smart phone.  \n• [Go to](Go to MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov)[ MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov](Go to MyFamily.WIC.ca.gov).  \n• Look for the WIC logo near the front door or window of the store.  \n• Ask your local WIC office for a list of stores in your area.  \nShop at the Farmers’Market with WIC  \nThe California WIC Card has a QR code. Use it to buy fresh produce at WIC authorized farmers’markets.  \nNew Shopping Options  \nMore farmers now accept the California WIC Card.  \nMore Flexibility  \nYou can spend part of your monthly benefit with more than one farmer or use it all at once.  \nYear-Round Market Shopping  \nUse your monthly WIC Fruits and Vegetables Benefit any time of the year.  \nyour California WIC Card at WIC authorized farmers’ markets.  \nScan the QR  \ncode for more information on how to use your California WIC Card!  \nFarmers’ Market  \nCa l iforn ia WIC App  \nUse the California WIC App  \nMake Shopping Simple!  \nCheck your California WIC App before you shop. The App helps your family track your benefits, appointment times, and more!  \nView your benefits.  \nCheck your WIC Food Balance and expiration date in the WIC App.  \nScan WIC foods.  \nScan foods as you shop to find your WIC approved foods.  \nFind WIC offices, grocers, and farmers’markets.  \nUse the WIC App to find WIC offices,  \nWIC authorized grocers, and WIC authorized farmers’markets near you.  \nSee upcoming appointments.  \nNever forget your WIC appointments with the WIC App.  \nReceive notifications.  \nGet notifications about important WIC updatesand reminders.  \n1 | Download today! Search “California WIC App”in the Apple App (iOS)  \nand Google Play (Android) stores and look for this logo.  \n2 | Open the WIC App and register. Register using the 16-digit number on your California WICCard and follow the steps below:  \n(A) Tap right corner to choose preferred language. (B) Tap Register.  \nFill in registration fields.(C) Tap Register at the bottom to save.  \nCa l iforn ia WIC App  \nIf You Have Problems at the Grocery Store  \n• Ask to speak with the store manager.  \n• Contact your local WIC office if you are not satisfied, or  \n• Contact the State WIC Program at [1-800-852-5770](1-800-852-5770 or WIC@cdph.ca.gov)[ or](1-800-852-5770 or WIC@cdph.ca.gov)[ WIC@cdph.ca.gov](1-800-852-5770 or WIC@cdph.ca.gov).  \n• Save your store receipt.  \n• Report the following information:  \n° date,  \n° time,  \n° store name,° names of the store staff  \ninvolved, and ° details of the situation.  \n6  \nShopp ing Tips  \nSmart Shopping Tips  \nKeep these tips in mind when shopping for WIC foods.  \nSave while you shop!  \n09/01–09/08  \n• Create a weekly meal plan based on sale items.  \n• Check store ads and websites for sales.  \n• Make a grocery list.  \n• Use grocery store loyalty cards.  \n• Use coupons.  \n• Buy store or generic brands.  \n• Take advantage of “","cbCaiuvGydlPOM3q","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuvGydlPOM3q","pdf",14989094,56,"English","# Important Information\n## Ways to Find a WIC Authorized Grocery Store\n## Shop at the Farmers’ Market with WIC\n## New Shopping Options\n## More Flexibility\n## Year-Round Market Shopping\n# Make Shopping Simple with the California WIC App\n## If You Have Problems at the Grocery Store\n# Shopping Tips\n## Smart Shopping Tips\n## Look for Fresh Foods\n## No Added Sugars—Shopping Tips\n## Helpful Hint: Check Ingredients","[{\"question\":\"How are authorized WIC food items determined for participants?\",\"answer\":\"Authorized food items are tied to specific individual food categories and subcategories. 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