Vallarta, a popular Mexican grocery store, supports the WIC program, which provides healthy food to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women, and children under five. WIC participants can use their electronic benefits transfer (EBT) cards at Vallarta to purchase authorized WIC foods, such as milk, cheese, yogurt, fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans, and more. By supporting WIC, Vallarta helps ensure that underprivileged families have access to nutritious foods to support healthy growth and development.
Eligibility Requirements for WIC Program
The WIC program is a supplemental nutrition program that provides food and nutrition benefits to pregnant and postpartum women, and children under the age of five who are at nutritional risk. To be eligible for WIC, you must meet certain income and residency requirements.
Income Requirements
- Your family’s income must be at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
- You can find the income guidelines on the WIC website.
Residency Requirements
- You must live in the United States.
- You do not need to be a US citizen or permanent resident.
Other Eligibility Factors
In addition to income and residency, you must also meet one of the following eligibility factors:
- You are pregnant.
- You have recently had a baby.
- You have a child under the age of five who is at nutritional risk.
- You are breastfeeding.
How to Apply for WIC
To apply for WIC, you can contact your local WIC office. You can find the contact information for your local WIC office on the WIC website.
Benefits of WIC
WIC provides a variety of benefits to eligible participants, including:
- Supplemental food benefits
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding support
WIC can help you and your family get the nutrition you need to stay healthy.
| Family Size | Income Limit (185% of FPL) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $2,462 |
| 2 | $3,316 |
| 3 | $4,169 |
| 4 | $5,023 |
| 5 | $5,876 |
| 6 | $6,729 |
| 7 | $7,583 |
| 8 | $8,436 |
## Does Vallarta Accept WIC? ##
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is a national program that provides eligible families with access to nutritious food, breastfeeding support, and other valuable services. WIC provides a range of benefits and services to eligible participants, including:
### Benefits and Services Provided by WIC ###
– **Nutritional Education:** WIC provides pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children with nutrition education and counseling to help them make healthy food choices.
– **Breastfeeding Support:** WIC provides pregnant and postpartum women with breastfeeding support and education to help them establish and maintain breastfeeding.
– **Food Packages:** WIC provides eligible participants with vouchers that can be redeemed for a variety of healthy foods, including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and milk.
– **Health Referrals:** WIC provides eligible participants with referrals to other health and social services, such as prenatal care, immunizations, and housing assistance.
### Eligibility for WIC ###
To be eligible for WIC, you must meet the following criteria:
– You must be pregnant, breastfeeding, or have a child under the age of 5.
– You must have a low income.
– You must reside in the United States.
### How to Apply for WIC ###
You can apply for WIC at your local WIC clinic. You will need to bring with you a valid photo ID, proof of income, and proof of residency.
### Does Vallarta Accept WIC ###
Vallarta does not accept WIC. WIC is a federal program and is only available in the United States.
### Where Can You Use WIC ###
You can use WIC vouchers at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets. A list of authorized WIC vendors can be found on the WIC website.
Participating Vallarta Stores
The following Vallarta stores accept WIC:
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1149
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1388
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1434
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1441
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1469
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1472
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1475
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1481
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1487
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1490
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1493
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1523
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1531
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1537
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1543
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1548
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1550
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1555
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1557
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1564
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1569
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1575
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1580
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1583
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1591
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1594
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1597
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1603
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1611
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1613
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1617
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1621
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1626
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1629
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1632
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1644
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1648
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1664
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1670
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1675
- Vallarta Supermarkets 1680
Locations and Hours of Vallarta Stores
| Store Number | Address | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| 1149 | 1125 S Garfield Ave, Alhambra, CA 91801 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1388 | 5455 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1434 | 7244 E Slauson Ave, Commerce, CA 90040 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1441 | 4635 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1469 | 3205 E Florence Ave, Huntington Park, CA 90255 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1472 | 6111 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90056 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1475 | 5670 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1481 | 10855 Laurel Canyon Blvd, Pacoima, CA 91331 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1487 | 10651 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90094 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1490 | 11021 Vanowen St, North Hollywood, CA 91605 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1493 | 14815 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1523 | 1776 W Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1531 | 8140 Van Nuys Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1537 | 14525 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City, CA 91402 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1543 | 13723 Saticoy St, Panorama City, CA 91402 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1548 | 14840 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA 91405 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1550 | 7161 Sepulveda Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1555 | 10410 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1557 | 17333 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1564 | 8120 Sepulveda Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91405 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1569 | 19725 Vanowen St, Reseda, CA 91335 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1575 | 18133 Parthenia St, Northridge, CA 91325 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1580 | 18763 Sherman Way, Reseda, CA 91335 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |
| 1583 | 9301 Topanga Canyon Blvd, Chatsworth, CA 91311 | 7AM – 10PM, 7 days a week |