WIC, or the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is a government-funded program that provides food vouchers to eligible families. Tops Friendly Markets accepts WIC vouchers, allowing families to use them to purchase specific eligible food items. These items include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, dairy products, and more. WIC aims to improve the health of low-income families by providing access to nutritious food, and Tops’ acceptance of WIC vouchers helps make this possible for families in the community.
WIC-Approved Food List at Tops
Tops is a grocery store chain that accepts WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children). WIC is a federal program that provides food assistance to low-income pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children. To participate in WIC, you must meet certain eligibility requirements and be approved by your local WIC agency.
The WIC-approved food list at Tops includes:
- Fruits and vegetables
- Milk, cheese, and yogurt
- Eggs
- Whole grains
- Lean protein
- Infant formula
You can use your WIC benefits to purchase these foods at Tops. You will need to show your WIC card and ID when you checkout.
| Food Category | Eligible Foods |
|---|---|
| Fruits and vegetables | Fresh, frozen, canned, or dried fruits and vegetables |
| Milk, cheese, and yogurt | Milk, cheese, yogurt, and other dairy products |
| Eggs | Eggs |
| Whole grains | Bread, cereal, pasta, rice, and other whole grain products |
| Lean protein | Meat, poultry, fish, beans, and other lean protein sources |
| Infant formula | Infant formula for infants under 1 year old |
Using WIC Benefits at Tops
Tops is a grocery store chain that accepts WIC benefits. WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a federal program that provides nutrition assistance to low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, and to infants and children up to age 5. WIC benefits can be used to purchase a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, milk, cheese, eggs, cereal, and juice.
How to Use WIC Benefits at Tops
- Bring your WIC card to the Tops store.
- Select the WIC-eligible foods you want to purchase.
- Take your WIC-eligible foods to the checkout lane.
- Give your WIC card to the cashier.
- The cashier will scan your WIC card and deduct the cost of the WIC-eligible foods from your benefits.
- You will pay for any non-WIC items in your purchase with cash, debit, or credit.
WIC-Eligible Foods at Tops
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Milk
- Cheese
- Eggs
- Cereal
- Juice
- Yogurt
- Beans
- Peanut butter
Table of WIC-Eligible Foods at Tops
| Food Type | WIC-Eligible Foods |
|---|---|
| Fruits | – Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits – 100% fruit juice |
| Vegetables | – Fresh, frozen, or canned vegetables – 100% vegetable juice |
| Milk | – Whole milk – 2% milk – 1% milk – Skim milk |
| Cheese | – Cheddar cheese – American cheese – Mozzarella cheese – Swiss cheese |
| Eggs | – Fresh eggs |
| Cereal | – Whole-grain cereal – Enriched cereal |
| Juice | – 100% fruit juice – 100% vegetable juice |
| Yogurt | – Plain yogurt – Flavored yogurt |
| Beans | – Dried beans – Canned beans |
| Peanut butter | – Natural peanut butter – Creamy peanut butter |
Eligibility for WIC Benefits
To be eligible for WIC benefits, you must meet the following requirements:
- Be a pregnant woman,
- Be a breastfeeding woman,
- Be a postpartum woman,
- Have an infant, or
- Have a child under the age of 5.
You must also meet income eligibility requirements. The income guidelines are based on the federal poverty level. To find out if you are eligible, contact your local WIC office.
Once you have been determined eligible for WIC benefits, you will receive a WIC card. The WIC card can be used to purchase WIC-approved foods at authorized grocery stores. Tops Friendly Markets is an authorized WIC grocery store.
The following table lists the WIC-approved foods that you can purchase with your WIC card at Tops Friendly Markets:
| Food Category | WIC-Approved Foods |
|---|---|
| Dairy | Milk, cheese, yogurt, and eggs |
| Fruits and vegetables | Fresh, frozen, and canned fruits and vegetables |
| Whole grains | Bread, cereal, rice, and pasta |
| Protein | Meat, fish, beans, and tofu |
| Infant formula | Infant formula for babies under 1 year old |
Tops Locations Accepting WIC
Tops Friendly Markets, a grocery store chain primarily located in the Northeastern United States, participates in the WIC (Women, Infant, and Children) program in select locations.
Participating Locations
- New York
- Vermont
- New Jersey
- Maryland
- West Virginia
- Kentucky
- Ohio
- Indiana
To find participating Tops locations near you, visit the store locator on their website and enter your ZIP code.
WIC-Approved Items
At Tops, WIC recipients can purchase a variety of authorized food items using their WIC benefits. These items include:
- Milk
- Yogurt
- Cheese
- Fruits and vegetables
- Meat, poultry, and fish
- Grains
- Infants’ formula
- Approved infant foods
Using WIC Benefits at Tops
To use WIC benefits at Tops, WIC recipients must present their WIC card to the cashier at the time of purchase. The cashier will swipe the card and select the appropriate WIC items from the purchase.
Additional Information
For more information about the WIC program at Tops, WIC recipients can contact their local WIC office or visit the Tops website.
| State | Participating Locations | WIC-Approved Items | Using WIC Benefits | Additional Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | Select locations | Milk, yogurt, cheese, fruits and vegetables, meat, poultry, and fish, grains, infants’ formula, approved infant foods | Present WIC card at the time of purchase | Contact local WIC office or visit Tops website |
Well, there you have it, folks! Now you know all about Tops’ WIC policy. Whether you’re a new WIC participant or you’ve been using WIC for a while, I hope this article has been helpful. Thanks for reading, and be sure to visit again soon for more informative articles on all things grocery-related.