The most recent Retailer Advisory meeting was held February 4, 2010 at three locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from this meeting, please select this link. The next Retailer Advisory meeting will be held April 8, 2010. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott, Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
February 2010
The following documents are the 2010 Annual Compliance letter and approved Sanction Compliance and program violations schedule. If you have any questions concerning WIC Vendor Compliance, please contact Alex Acharya at alex.acharya@vdh.virginia.gov.
The minutes from September 30, 2009 Retailer Advisory meeting are available to interested parties by selecting this link. During the September meeting an update was given by Sylvia Henshaw on the Program's Electronic Benefit Transfer (EWIC) implementation plans, Meghan Garrett, Nutrition Liaison on the Food Package and Food List changes were discussed. A copy of the handout distributed by Maximus during this meeting can be downloaded by selecting this link. At the follow up conference call held December 11, 2009, stores were able to ask questions and obtain clarification on the WIC approved status of various food items. A copy of this minutes can be downloaded by selecting this link.
An updated copy of the Minimum Stocking Requirement for the Virginia WIC Program can be downloaded by selecting this link. This MSR has been approved by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and replaces any earlier versions of said guidelines.
If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott, Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
September 2009
Documents distributed during Wednesday September 30, 2009 Retailer Advisory Committee Meeting, Click the appropriate link below.
Module six (6) has been added to the Cashier Training DVD. Training content for this module introduces cashiers to the Cash Value Voucher and new foods that are approved under the October 1, 2009 Food List. To view the updated Cashier Training DVD, select this link.
The most recent Retailer Advisory meeting was held July 22, 2009 at four locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from this meeting, please select this link. During this meeting an update was given by Sylvia Henshaw on the Program’s Electronic Benefit Transfer (EWIC) implementation plans, Food Package and Food List changes and peergroup classification system was discussed. Select this link for a high level breakdown of the current peer group classification for the WIC Program.
The next Retailer Advisory meeting will be held September 30, 2009. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott, Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
July 2009
The food list (effective October 1, 2009) for the Virginia WIC Program can be downloaded here in English and Spanish.
The Cashier Training Guide has been updated to reflect changes which will be implemented in the Virginia WIC Program as of October 1, 2009. For instance, this Guide has a new section which discusses process requirements associated with handling a Cash Value Voucher. Please select this link to download a copy of this important resource.
To obtain a copy of the summer 2009 Working With WIC Retailer Bulletin, please CLICK this link. A copy of this training bulletin will be distributed to all independent authorized stores as part of the mandatory training being provided this year. For corporate-sponsored stores, check with your Training team for the availability and distribution of this bulletin to your stores. A training confirmation or training reporting form must be submitted by all authorized stores or their designated corporate trainers to the WIC Program by October 1, 2009. If you have questions about any of the topics covered in this bulletin, please contact your assigned Vendor Liaison or the State WIC Office (804-864-7800).
To prepare for the October 1, 2009 food package changes, many retailer training materials have been updated. Please select this link to access copies of these materials. If you have any questions about any of these resources, please contact the State WIC Office (804-864-7800).
June 2009
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held May 14, 2009 at four locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from this meeting, please select this link. During this meeting a working draft of the new Store Brand and Shelf Label requirements were discussed. The next Retailer Advisory Committee meeting will be held July 22, 2009. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott, Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
April 2009
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held March 19, 2009 at four locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from this meeting, please select this link. During this meeting a working draft of the October 1, 2009 Minimum Stocking Requirement was discussed. An updated MSR will be shared with meeting attendees during the May meeting. The next Retail Advisory Committee meeting will be held May 14, 2009. For more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, contact Monica Elliott, Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
February 2009
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held January 21, 2009 at four locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from this meeting, please select this link. During this meeting a handout that profiled possible options for establishing the October 1, 2009 minimum stocking requirement was discussed. Select this link to download a copy of this document. The next Retailer Advisory Committee meeting will be held March 19, 2009. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott, Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
Cashier Training Video
To view a Cashier Training video developed by the WIC Program to supplement the training of store personnel, select this link for a listing of the modules available.
November 2008
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held November 6, 2008 at four local agency locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from this meeting, please select this link. The next Retailer Advisory Committee meeting will be held January 21, 2009. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott (Martin), Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
For a copy of the attachments, distributed during Thursday's November 6, 2008 Retailer Advisory Committee Meeting, CLICK the appropriate LINK.
The 2009 Virginia WIC Allowable Foods Application is now available.
An application along with nutrition information is required for each food item
submitted. Applications are required for each new or existing product offered
through the Program.
Completed applications must be submitted to the State Office by January 15,
2009.
A separate application is used for juice, cereal, canned fruits and vegetables.
That application may be found here.
October 2008
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held August 14, 2008 at four local
agency locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes and other handouts from this meeting,
please select this link. The next Retailer Advisory Committee
meeting will be held November 6, 2008. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming
meeting's agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott(Martin), Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or
email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
September 2008
In September, a new Cashier Training Video/DVD and Trainer�s Resource Guide will become available
to all authorized stores and corporate contacts. Select this
link to download a copy of the Trainer�s Resource Guide. During September a copy
of the Cashier Training Video/DVD will be sent to all authorized independent stores or you can submit
a Retail Supply Request form to the State Agency and a copy of the DVD will be mailed to you.
To obtain a copy of the Working With WIC Retailer Bulletin (fall edition),
please select this select this
link. A copy of this bulletin will be mailed to all authorized stores.
This edition has a lot of important articles in it. If you have questions about any of the topics
covered in this bulletin, please contact your assigned Vendor Liaison or the State WIC Office (804-864-7800).
August 2008
On August 1, 2008, Virginia's WIC Program implemented a new policy entitled "Caretaker" to provide
increased flexibility for parents/guardians who have difficulty attending WIC clinic appointments.
The policy allows for the designation of an individual who cares for the infant or child, and has
detailed knowledge of their eating habits to attend certification visits, nutrition education classes,
and pick up and utilize food instruments. The caretaker is required to provide the same information
for program certification that a parent/guardian would provide to establish program eligibility.
The parent/guardian is responsible for all actions of the caretaker in regards to the WIC Program.
For more information regarding this new policy, or for further information concerning the Virginia
WIC Program please call 1-888-942-3663 or your local health department.
July 2008
The updated Vendor Manual Replacement pages can now be accessed from the internet.
A hard copy of this document as well as acknowledgement form is being mailed to
all authorized stores, corporate contacts and other interested parties. Select this
link if you want to access this resource. Any subsequent changes
needed to this Manual will be made in the internet version only.
May 2008
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held May 1, 2008
at four local agency locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes from
this meeting, please CLICK this
link. The next Retailer Advisory Committee meeting will be held
August 14, 2008. If you want to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's
agenda, you may contact Monica Elliott (Martin), Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or
email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
February 2008
The most recent quarterly Retailer Advisory Committee meeting was held January 24,
2008 at four local agency locations. If you are interested in reviewing the minutes
from this meeting, please CLICK this link.
The next Retailer Advisory Committee meeting will be held May 1, 2008. If you want
to obtain more information about this upcoming meeting's agenda, you may contact
Monica Elliott (Martin), Chairperson at 757.306.2079 or email: Monica.B.Elliott@supervalu.com.
To obtain a copy of the 2008 Working With WIC Training Bulletin (annual edition),
please CLICK this link. A copy
of this training bulletin will be mailed to all independent authorized stores. For
corporate sponsored stores, check with your Training team on the availability and
distribution of this bulletin to your stores. A training confirmation or training
reporting form must be submitted by all authorized stores or their designated corporate
trainers to the WIC Program by May 1, 2008. If you have questions about any of the
topics covered in this bulletin, please contact your assigned Vendor Liaison or
the State WIC Office (804-864-7800).
During 2008, the Virginia WIC Program will complete the reauthorization and selection
process for all authorized stores and applicants. Select this link to download a
copy of the evaluation schedule. CLICK this
link All authorized stores and interested applicants will compete
for all available slots located in a specific community. A copy of the Retailer
Selection and Authorization policy (14.0) can be retrieved under the January 2008
(What's New section) which outlines the criteria to be used by the Program to make
its selection decisions.
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