Foods and non-food items eligible for a subsidy in Old Crow starting January 1, 2019

Nutrition North Canada:

provides a targeted subsidy for frozen vegetables and fruit, milk, infant formula and food
provides a higher subsidy to the most nutritious, perishable foods such as eggs, meat, cheese, fresh vegetables and fruit
subsidizes commercially produced country foods
continues to subsidize direct orders for a number of non-perishable food items and non-food items

Old Crow eligible food and non-food items list

Country or traditional foods

Subsidy rates for country or traditional foods are different than subsidy rates for food supplied from the South. These foods may be subsidized when available through local stores or when purchased from processing plants that are registered with the program.

Vegetables and fruit
Targeted (highest) subsidy	Higher Subsidy Level	Lower Subsidy Level
Frozen vegetables and fruit	Fresh vegetables and fruit Dried vegetables (unseasoned or unsweetened) Unsweetened dried fruits (raisins, dates, prunes, currants) Frozen unsweetened juice concentrate Unsweetened juice in individual containers of 250 ml or less, except cans	Unsweetened juice in containers larger than 250 ml Unsweetened juice in cans Canned vegetables and fruit Tomato-based sauces

Grain products
Higher Subsidy Level	Lower Subsidy Level
Bread (white and whole wheat) Bread products without filling or coating (for example buns, rolls, bagels, pita, soft tortilla) Flour (white and whole wheat) Ready-to-eat cereals Cook-type cereals Dried macaroni and spaghetti (white and whole wheat) Rice (white, whole wheat, minute)	Crackers, dry crisp breads and Pilot biscuits Arrowroot and social tea cookies Unseasoned plain dry pasta Unseasoned plain popping corn (un-popped kernels) Bannock and pancake mixes Fresh pasta, without sauce

Milk and alternatives
Targeted (highest) subsidy	Higher Subsidy Level	Lower Subsidy Level
Milk (fresh)	Milk (powdered, canned, evaporated, sterilized at ultra-high temperature (UHT)) Buttermilk Fortified soy beverages Cheese and processed cheese slices Cottage cheese Yogurt and yogurt drinks	Cream Sour cream Cream cheese Processed cheese spread Family-sized ice cream, plain without added candy

Meat and alternatives
Higher Subsidy Level	Lower Subsidy Level
Fresh and frozen meat, poultry, fish and seafood Eggs and egg substitutes Unsweetened nuts and seeds Dried beans (kidney, black, pinto) Dried barley, lentils, split peas Peanut butter and other nut or seed based spreads "Vegetarian" products, for example tofu and vegetable-based patties	Side bacon Canned fish and seafood Canned legumes, such as beans, peas and lentils

Other foods
Targeted (highest) subsidy	Higher Subsidy Level	Lower Subsidy Level
Infant formula Infant cereals Other infant foods	Butter and lard Cooking oils (canola, olive, vegetable) Baking powder Salt Yeast	Margarine (soft and non-hydrogenated) Salad dressing, mayonnaise and perishable dips Artificial sweeteners Spices, flavouring and extracts Pizza mixes Fresh, frozen and refrigerated combination foods, except items that are breaded, battered or in pastry, desserts, poutine, prepared sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, prepared salads Frozen pizzas

Non-food items
Higher Subsidy Level	Lower Subsidy Level
Diapers Feminine hygiene products	Non-prescription drugs approved by Health Canada Wipes and nursing pads Disposable absorbent underwear, toilet paper and facial tissues Toothpaste, toothbrushes, dental floss, denture adhesive and denture cleaner Soap, deodorant, shampoo and hand and body lotions Laundry and dishwashing detergents

Northerners are encouraged to contact us with questions or suggestions.

Email us: aadnc.nutritionnordcanada-nutritionnorthcanada.aandc@canada.ca

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Date modified:: 2019-07-02