Where Can I Use My WIC Card

Your WIC card is accepted at authorized WIC grocery stores and farmers’ markets. You can use the card to purchase WIC-approved foods, such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. The card cannot be used to purchase non-food items, such as diapers, wipes, or household products. To find authorized WIC stores and farmers’ markets, you can use the WIC store locator or contact your local WIC agency.

Physical Locations

You can use your WIC card at authorized grocery stores, farmers’ markets, and other approved locations. To find out where you can use your WIC card, you can:

Check the WIC website
Call the WIC office in your area
Look for the WIC logo at grocery stores and farmers’ markets

Here is a list of some of the most common places where you can use your WIC card:

Grocery stores
Farmers’ markets
Convenience stores
Drug stores
Online retailers (in some states)

You can use your WIC card to buy a variety of WIC-approved foods, including:

Where Can I Use My WIC Card?

Online Stores

Currently, WIC does not accept online shopping for any WIC-approved food items.

Travel and Leisure

The WIC program does not cover expenses related to travel or leisure activities. WIC benefits can only be used for eligible food items and formula as specified by the program.

Grocery Stores and Farmers’ Markets

WIC cards are accepted at authorized grocery stores and farmers’ markets. You can use your card to purchase eligible WIC foods, such as milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Online Retailers

Some online retailers, such as Amazon and Walmart, accept WIC cards. You can use your card to purchase eligible WIC foods and have them delivered to your home.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Programs

CSA programs are a great way to get fresh, local produce. Some CSA programs accept WIC cards. You can use your card to purchase a share of the harvest, which will include a variety of fruits and vegetables.

## Charitable Donations

You can donate your unused WIC benefits to charitable organizations. These organizations will use the benefits to provide food to families in need.

## How to Use Your WIC Card

Find an authorized grocery store or farmers’ market.
Select the eligible WIC foods you want to purchase.
Present your WIC card to the cashier.
The cashier will scan your card and deduct the cost of the food from your balance.

## WIC Card Benefits and Restrictions

Food Type	Examples
Fruits and vegetables	Fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables
Whole grains	Bread, pasta, rice, oatmeal
Dairy products	Milk, cheese, yogurt
Meat, poultry, and fish	Fresh, frozen, or canned meat, poultry, or fish
Beans and lentils	Dried beans, lentils, or canned beans
Eggs	Fresh eggs

Benefit	Restriction
Allows you to purchase healthy foods for your family	Can only be used to purchase eligible WIC foods
Helps you stretch your food budget	Has a monthly spending limit
Provides access to fresh fruits and vegetables	Cannot be used to purchase non-food items