Can You Use WIC At Meijer

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

• 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:

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:

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!