What you need to know

How to Use Your WIC Checks

The following rules apply to WIC checks and WIC Fruit and Vegetable checks:

• Use your checks on or between the first and last day to use.
• Shop only at approved stores. Look for the “WIC Checks Accepted Here” signs.
• Buy the amounts and types of foods listed on your checks.
• Separate your WIC foods by check and from other items you are buying.
• Let the checker know you are using WIC checks before you begin your purchase.
• Sign the check only after the checker sees your ID and writes in the amount.

 Be courteous

• Treat WIC and grocery store staff with courtesy and respect.
• Do not physically harm or threaten to physically harm anyone in the WIC office or grocery store.

Look for the WIC logo:

• Look for the WIC logo to know where to shop.

Before you shop:

• Tear off the checks you will be using.  If you get more than one month of checks, be sure to use the earliest month first.
• Bring your WIC ID Folder, WIC checks, and WIC Shopping Guide to the store.

While you shop:

• Look at the check(s) and the WIC Shopping Guide to pick the right kind of foods and package sizes.
• Separate your WIC foods from other foods you are buying.