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In Oregon, WIC is part of the Department of Human Services (DHS), Public Health Division, Office of Family Health, Nutrition and Health Screening Program. Oregon WIC participants receive nutrition education along with vouchers to buy specific foods at WIC-authorized vendors throughout Oregon.
This page is intended to be a resource for WIC-authorized vendors and businesses who are interested in becoming WIC-authorized. For more information, contact the Vendor Management Services Team at 971-673-0040 or e-mail wic.vendorservices@state.or.us.
| Current topics for WIC vendors (Last updated 09/24/2008) |
- New WIC Food Package Coming in 2009 - Fresh Choices!
- Tuna in 5 oz. cans is now allowed - effective August 4, 2008 Read Memo
- The WIC Food List shows which foods you can sell to WIC clients.
- Make sure you are using the Food List dated July 1, 2007 on the front.
- The Food List is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Somali and Vietnamese on our WIC Foods page.
- WIC Food List Updates
- WIC vouchers allow 16 to 18 oz peanut butter - effective March 1, 2008
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- Tuna in 5 oz. cans is allowed - effective August 4, 2008
| Information for WIC vendors |
WIC vendor rules (Oregon Administrative Rules)
Reference and training materials
WIC shelf price surveys
Shopping information available for WIC clients
2008 Schedule - Western Region
2008 Schedule - Eastern Region
| WIC Vendor Advisory Council |
The WIC Vendor Advisory Council (VAC) serves as an open communication channel between the Oregon WIC Program and the state’s WIC-authorized vendors. VAC provides an avenue for gathering issues/information on a broad array of WIC-related subjects that impact vendors.
VAC Contact List
Meetings for 2008 are scheduled for January 18th, April 18th, July 18th, and October 17th and are held in Portland.
2008 Meeting Minutes
April 18, 2008 
January 18, 2008
2007 Meeting Minutes
January 19, 2007
April 20, 2007
July 20, 2007
October 12, 2007
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