Target accepts WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits as a form of payment for eligible food items. To use WIC at Target, you’ll need to present your valid WIC card and select WIC as your payment method during checkout. You can make WIC purchases online or in-store. When shopping online, you can add eligible items to your cart and select WIC as your payment method at checkout. In-store, you can find WIC-approved items by looking for the WIC logo on the product tags. Once you’ve selected your WIC items, you’ll need to pay for non-WIC items separately. Target accepts WIC benefits from all states, and you can use your WIC card to purchase an unlimited number of eligible food items.
WIC-Eligible Items at Target
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental food assistance to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of five. WIC benefits can be used to purchase a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk, eggs, and whole grains.
Target accepts WIC benefits for a variety of eligible foods:
- Fruits and Vegetables
- Milk and Cheese
- Eggs
- Whole Grains
- Infant Formula
- Baby Food
To use WIC benefits at Target, you will need to present your WIC card at checkout. The cashier will scan your card and deduct the cost of the eligible items from your balance. You can also use your WIC benefits to purchase non-food items, such as diapers and wipes.
| WIC Category | Eligible Items |
|---|---|
| Fruits and Vegetables | Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables; 100% juice |
| Milk and Cheese | Milk, cheese, yogurt, cottage cheese |
| Eggs | Eggs |
| Whole Grains | Whole wheat bread, pasta, rice, cereal |
| Infant Formula | Iron-fortified infant formula |
| Baby Food | Pureed fruits, vegetables, and meats; infant cereal |
WIC Purchases at Target
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods and nutrition education to low-income women, infants, and children up to age five. WIC benefits can be used to purchase nutritious foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, milk, and cheese.
Restrictions and Limitations of WIC Purchases
There are some restrictions and limitations on what foods can be purchased with WIC benefits. These restrictions are in place to ensure that WIC participants are receiving the most nutritious foods possible.
- WIC benefits cannot be used to purchase food that is not on the WIC-approved food list.
- WIC benefits cannot be used to purchase food that is not a staple food.
- WIC benefits cannot be used to purchase food that is not intended for human consumption.
In addition to these general restrictions, there are also some specific restrictions on what foods can be purchased with WIC benefits at Target.
| Food Category | Allowed | Not Allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Dairy | Milk, cheese, yogurt | Ice cream, pudding, flavored milk |
| Fruits and Vegetables | Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables | Dried fruit, fruit juice, chips |
| Whole Grains | Bread, cereal, pasta, rice | Cookies, crackers, cake |
| Meat, Fish, and Beans | Lean meat, fish, beans | Hot dogs, sausage, bacon |
| Food Category | Examples |
|---|---|
| Milk | Milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soy milk |
| Fruits and vegetables | Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables |
| Whole grains | Bread, cereal, pasta, and rice |
| Meat, poultry, and fish | Lean meat, poultry, fish, and beans |
| Eggs | Eggs |
Target Stores that Accept WIC
Not all Target stores accept WIC. To find out if your local Target store accepts WIC, you can call the store or check the Target website.
WIC Payment Options At Target
Target accepts WIC payments through the following methods:
- WIC Card
- WIC Electronic Benefits (EBT)
Please note that the availability of WIC payment options may vary by Target store location.
When using WIC benefits at Target, you can only purchase authorized WIC items. These items are typically healthy foods such as fruits, vegetables, dairy products, and whole grains.
| WIC Payment Option | How to Use |
|---|---|
| WIC Card | Swipe your WIC card at the checkout counter. |
| WIC Electronic Benefits (EBT) | Insert or tap your EBT card at the checkout counter. |
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