Yes, you can use your HEB card online. You can add your HEB card to your HEB account and then use it to pay for your online purchases. You can also use the HEB app to scan your HEB card at checkout.
WIC Online Grocery Shopping Options
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthy food to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and to children under the age of 5 who are at nutritional risk.
WIC benefits can be used to purchase a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, and whole grains. WIC participants can use their benefits to shop at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
In addition to shopping in person, WIC participants can also shop online for groceries. A number of grocery stores offer WIC online shopping, including:
- Amazon
- Walmart
- Target
- Hy-Vee
- Meijer
To shop for groceries online using your WIC benefits, you will need to create an account with the grocery store. Once you have created an account, you can add WIC-eligible items to your cart and checkout using your WIC benefits.
Here are some of the benefits of shopping for groceries online using your WIC benefits:
- Convenience: You can shop for groceries from the comfort of your own home.
- Time savings: You can avoid the lines at the grocery store.
- Variety: You can choose from a wider variety of WIC-eligible items than you would find at your local grocery store.
If you are a WIC participant, I encourage you to consider using your benefits to shop for groceries online. It is a convenient and easy way to get the healthy food you need for your family.
| Grocery Store | WIC Online Shopping Available |
|---|---|
| Amazon | Yes |
| Walmart | Yes |
| Target | Yes |
| Hy-Vee | Yes |
| Meijer | Yes |
## Can I Use My EBT Card Online at HEB?
Yes, you can use your EBT card to purchase groceries online at HEB. HEB accepts EBT cards for both in-store and online purchases.
### EBT Acceptance at HEB
HEB accepts EBT cards for the purchase of eligible food items, including:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat and poultry
- Dairy products
- Bread and cereals
- Non-alcoholic beverages
## Using Your EBT Card Online at HEB
To use your EBT card online at HEB, follow these steps:
1. Visit the HEB website and add the groceries you want to your cart.
2. Once you have finished shopping, click on the “Checkout” button.
3. Enter your EBT card number and PIN.
4. Click on the “Submit” button.
5. Your order will be processed and shipped to your desired address.
## Table of EBT Acceptance at HEB
| Type of Purchase | EBT Accepted |
|—|—|
| In-store purchases | Yes |
| Online purchases | Yes |
| Delivery orders | Yes |
| Pickup orders | Yes |
WIC Eligibility Requirements
To determine eligibility for WIC, state and local agencies consider both income and nutritional risk. To qualify, applicants must:
- Be a pregnant woman,
- Be a breastfeeding woman up to one year postpartum,
- Be a non-breastfeeding postpartum woman up to six months postpartum,
- Be an infant up to one year old,
- Be a child up to five years old, or
- Be a student who lives in a homeless shelter or shared housing, whose ages are:
- Pregnant but not yet delivered,
- Up to six months postpartum,
- Breastfeeding up to one year postpartum,
- Up to 5 years old,
- Be the father or guardian of a child getting WIC food.
Income guidelines vary by state but are generally based on gross household income (before taxes and other deductions). Additionally, applicants must meet specific nutritional risk criteria, such as being anemic, underweight, or having a history of preterm birth.
To apply for WIC, applicants can contact their local WIC office. They will be required to provide proof of income, identity, and residency, as well as health and nutrition information.
| Category | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Pregnant women | Yes |
| Breastfeeding women | Yes, up to 1 year postpartum |
| Non-breastfeeding postpartum women | Yes, up to 6 months postpartum |
| Infants | Yes, up to 1 year old |
| Children | Yes, up to 5 years old |
| Students in homeless shelters or shared housing | Yes, if they are:
|
HEB’s Online Order and Pickup Process
HEB offers a convenient online ordering and pickup service for customers. Here’s how you can use this service with your WIC card:
Steps to Order Online with WIC Card:
- Create an HEB account and link your WIC card to it.
- Add eligible WIC items to your online cart.
- Select a pickup time and location.
- Complete your order and pay with your WIC benefits.
Pickup Process:
- Arrive at the designated pickup location at your chosen time.
- Park in the designated WIC pickup area or follow the instructions provided by the store.
- Call the store or use the mobile app to notify HEB staff that you have arrived.
- HEB staff will bring your WIC order to your vehicle and verify your WIC card.
Eligible WIC Items:
| Category | Eligible Items |
|---|---|
| Milk | Whole, 2%, 1%, skim milk |
| Cheese | American, cheddar, mozzarella, etc. |
| Eggs | Large eggs |
| Fruits | Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits |
| Vegetables | Fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables |
Note: The availability of specific WIC items may vary depending on your location and store inventory.
Well, folks, that’s about all she wrote on the topic of using your WIC card online at H-E-B. I hope this little journey into the world of online grocery shopping with WIC has been helpful. If you’ve got any more questions or curiosities down the road, don’t be shy to swing by again. We’ll be here, ready to dish out the answers and keep you in the know. Take care, and happy shopping!