Purchase guide

Fresh fruit

• fresh, whole or pre-cut fruit (like plums, oranges, berries, whole or sliced apples without dipping sauce)
• organic included

Fresh vegetables

• fresh, whole or pre-cut vegetables (like tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, baby carrots without dipping sauce)
• bagged greens or salad without sauce or dressing
• fresh herbs
• organic included

Fresh fruit

• fresh, whole or pre-cut fruit (like plums, oranges, berries, whole or sliced apples without dipping sauce)
• organic included

Fresh vegetables

• fresh, whole or pre-cut vegetables (like tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, baby carrots without dipping sauce)
• bagged greens or salad without sauce or dressing
• fresh herbs
• organic included

Fresh fruit & vegetables

• fresh, whole or pre-cut fruit (like plums, oranges, berries, whole or sliced apples without dipping sauce)
• fresh, whole or pre-cut vegetables (like tomatoes, bell peppers, potatoes, baby carrots without dipping sauce)
• bagged greens or salad without sauce or dressing
• fresh herbs
• organic included

Frozen fruit & vegetables

• any frozen fruit or vegetables
• frozen legumes (like beans, lentils, peas)
• must not have additives (like salt or sugar)

Canned fruit & vegetables

• any canned fruit or vegetables
• canned legumes (like beans, lentils, peas)
• must not have additives (like salt or sugar)

IMPORTANT! These restrictions apply to all foods in all categories, unless otherwise noted:

• LOW SUGAR: sugar no more than 10% calories per serving or no added sugar
• LOW SODIUM: sodium no more than 460mg per serving
• LOW SATURATED FAT: saturated fat no more than 1g per serving, and less than 10% calories per serving
• NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS
• NO RED MEAT

Fruits & vegetables

• whole and pre-cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• canned, dried, and frozen fruits and vegetables
• canned, dried, and frozen legumes (like beans, lentils, peas)

Dairy, non-dairy & eggs

• milk products (including plant-based, evaporated & dry)
• unsweetened yogurt (including plant-based)
• cheese (including plant-based)
• cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream
• whole eggs, liquid eggs, egg alternatives
• saturated fat restriction does not apply

Protein

• fresh, frozen, or canned poultry and seafood
  • per 100g, eligible products must contain less than 10g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, and 95mg cholesterol)
• tofu, tempeh, seitan, and other plant-based proteins

Whole grains

• minimally processed whole grain items:
  • brown rice
  • oats (rolled, steel-cut, whole oat groats)
  • quinoa, wheat berries, barley, farro, millet, bulgur, amaranth
  • whole grain baking flour

Oils, nuts, & seeds

• nuts, nut butter, seeds
• all oils
• saturated fat restriction does not apply

IMPORTANT! These restrictions apply to all foods in all categories, unless otherwise noted:

• LOW SUGAR: sugar no more than 10% calories per serving or no added sugar
• LOW SODIUM: sodium no more than 460mg per serving
• LOW SATURATED FAT: saturated fat no more than 1g per serving, and less than 10% calories per serving
• NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS
• NO RED MEAT

Note: You can purchase food that meets the guidelines above. Below are examples of approved foods in various categories. Download the Fresh Connect Companion App to scan items in the store to find out if they're covered, before you get to the register!

Fruits & vegetables

• whole and pre-cut fresh fruits and vegetables
• canned, dried, and frozen fruits and vegetables
• canned, dried, and frozen legumes (like beans, lentils, peas)

Grains

• grains:
  • rice, oats, quinoa, wheat berries, barley, farro, millet, bulgur, amaranth
  • pre-packaged tortillas
• pastas and noodles
• whole grain products (whole grain is first or second ingredient)
  • pre-packaged whole grain bread
  • whole grain cereal
• gluten free and frozen products included

Dairy, non-dairy & eggs

• milk products (including plant-based, evaporated & dry)
• unsweetened yogurt (including plant-based)
• cheese (including plant-based)
• cottage cheese, cream cheese, sour cream
• whole eggs, liquid eggs, egg alternatives
• saturated fat restriction does not apply

Snacks

• low sugar bars and fruit snacks
• whole grain snacks (including crackers, pretzels, popcorn)

Protein

• fresh, frozen, or canned poultry and seafood
  • per 100g, eligible products must contain less than 10g total fat, 4.5g saturated fat, and 95mg cholesterol)
• tofu, tempeh, seitan, and other plant-based proteins

Cooking & condiments

• single-ingredient herbs and spices
• sauces and condiments
• chicken and vegetable broths
• baking flour
• nuts, nut butter, seeds (saturated fat restriction does not apply)
• oils (saturated fat restriction does not apply)

Frozen meals

• frozen meals (up to 650mg sodium and 6g saturated fat per serving)

Beverages

• water (including flavored and carbonated)