A pregnant woman counts as two (or more) household members. You can see a health professional for free at a local WIC clinic.Ĥ) Financial: Your household needs to make less than the amounts listed in the income limit table below to qualify for WIC. Moms have to be pregnant, up to six months past pregnancy, or up to your baby’s first birthday if you’re breastfeeding.Ĭhildren are eligible up to their fifth birthday.įoster parents, guardians and single fathers who have custody of their children are also eligible.Ģ) Residential: You need to live in the state where you’re applying.ģ) Nutritional: A health professional needs to determine if you are at “nutrition risk.” This might mean you have a medical condition like anemia, or a diet that could be healthier. There are four kinds of eligibility for WIC:ġ) Categorical: you need to be a mom, child, or have custody of a child.
And always make sure you get a receipt from the cashier so you can track what you purchase and your current WIC balance.Here’s an overview of WIC eligibility, but the best way to find out if you’re eligible is to apply. Your alternate shopper must sign the front of the WIC ID envelope before going to the store. As a reminder, only you, the endorser, or your alternate shopper may sign the checks at the store. Then show the cashier your WIC ID envelope. Make sure you tell the cashier that you are using WIC checks and make sure they enter in the correct price. Each WIC check must be rung up separately by the cashier. At checkout make sure you separate your food items by check and from non-WIC foods. View the WIC food list in your state to see what items you can purchase. First, do not use your checks or vouchers before the "First Date to Use" or after the "Last Date to Use". Here are some tips for when you go shopping for WIC approved foods. In most cases, a store will have a sign out front that shows that they accept WIC benefits at their location. Our list provides the address, phone number and hours of operations for stores that accept WIC in each state. Remember to also bring your checks/vouchers, or WIC EBT card. It is recommended that when you go shopping, bring the folder given to you when you were approved for the WIC program so you can review what foods you can purchase.
If you are on WIC and need to purchase food items, then select a state below to browse our list of WIC approved stores.
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