You can use WIC benefits at Meijer stores to purchase eligible food and infant formula. To use WIC benefits at Meijer, you must first be enrolled in the WIC program and have a valid WIC card. Once you have a WIC card, you can present it to the cashier at checkout to use your benefits. Meijer accepts WIC benefits for a variety of healthy food items, including fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, bread, and cereal. You can also use WIC benefits to purchase infant formula at Meijer.
WIC in Michigan: Eligibility and Benefits
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5 years old. In Michigan, WIC is administered by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS).
Eligibility
To be eligible for WIC in Michigan, you must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under 5 years old.
- Meet income guidelines. For 2023, the income limit is 185% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL).
- Based on your family size, annual income limits are as follows:
Family Size Gross Annual Income 1 $26,060 2 $34,970 3 $43,880 4 $52,790 Each additional person $8,910
- Based on your family size, annual income limits are as follows:
- Live in Michigan.
- Have a nutritional risk, as determined by a WIC staff member.
Benefits
WIC participants receive the following benefits:
- Healthy food vouchers that can be used to purchase specific foods at authorized grocery stores, including Meijer.
- Nutrition education and counseling.
- Breastfeeding support.
- Referrals to other health and social services.
Accepted Food Items Under WIC
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) provides nutritious food items to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children up to age 5. Meijer accepts WIC benefits for the following food groups:
- Infant Formula:
- Milk:
- Cheese:
- Yogurt:
- Eggs:
- Peanut Butter:
- Cereal:
- Whole Wheat Bread:
- Fresh Fruits:
- Fresh Vegetables:
- Juice:
- Dried Beans/Peas:
| Food Item | Eligibility |
|---|---|
| Infant Formula | For infants up to 12 months of age |
| Milk | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; children 1-2 years old |
| Cheese | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; children 2-5 years old |
| Yogurt | For children 2-5 years old |
| Eggs | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; children 1-5 years old |
| Peanut Butter | For children 2-5 years old |
| Cereal | For children 6 months-5 years old |
| Whole Wheat Bread | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; children 2-5 years old |
| Fresh Fruits | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; children 6 months-5 years old |
| Fresh Vegetables | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women; children 6 months-5 years old |
| Juice | For children 6 months-5 years old |
| Dried Beans/Peas | For pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women |
Meijer Store Locations Accepting WIC
Meijer is a grocery store chain that operates in the Midwest and accepts WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) benefits at its store locations. To find a Meijer store in your area that accepts WIC, you can use the store locator on the Meijer website.
- Go to the Meijer website: https://www.meijer.com/
- Click on the “Store Locator” tab.
- Enter your city and state or ZIP code in the search field.
- Click on the “Search” button.
- A list of Meijer stores in your area will be displayed.
You can also call the Meijer customer service hotline at 1-800-543-0493 to find a store that accepts WIC.
Here is a table of all the Meijer store locations that accept WIC:
| Store Location | Address | Phone Number |
|---|---|---|
| Meijer Grand Rapids | 2800 28th St SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 | (616) 949-5300 |
| Meijer Lansing | 3120 W Saginaw St, Lansing, MI 48917 | (517) 323-4400 |
| Meijer Kalamazoo | 5325 S Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49008 | (269) 344-9200 |
| Meijer Holland | 12333 James St, Holland, MI 49424 | (616) 335-0100 |
| Meijer Muskegon | 1727 E Sherman Blvd, Muskegon, MI 49444 | (231) 733-3000 |
Thanks for reading! I hope this article was helpful in answering your question about using WIC at Meijer. If you have any other questions or need more information, please don’t hesitate to contact your local WIC office. Be sure to check back here again soon for more helpful articles about WIC and other related topics. Thanks again for visiting!