If you are shopping at a small store you will need to separate your WIC items. To make checking out with your WIC foods go smoothly follow these steps: Photo(s) of the requested item (if possible). Make sure to give all 12 numbers including the little ones on the side. Please include the following information: If you think the food item should be allowed, but it’s not going through at the register please let us know. For example, although the food guide has whole milk as a WIC approved item, if you have a child two years or older, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby you will only be able to purchase 1% or skim/fat-free milk. Not every product in the Food Guide is eligible for your purchase. Check your Family Benefits List to see if the product is eligible for you to purchase. Make sure you have the correct size or brand that is WIC eligible. of cereal benefits available for the month. For example, you cannot purchase cereal if you have less than 12 oz. Check your balance to see if you have enough food benefits for that item. Check the WICShopper App or Connecticut WIC Food Guide to make sure the food is allowed. What if a food item is not covered by WIC? Make sure they have your WIC card, your PIN (photo ID is not required) and instructions about what to buy. If you can’t make it to the grocery store someone else can go for you. 
You can shop at multiple grocery stores to get what you need. Use your Connecticut WIC Food Guide and make a shopping list before you go to the grocery store. Check your balance before shopping so you'll know what benefits you have available. If you have questions, go to customer service or ask grocery store management staff. Tags can be a helpful way to find WIC approved foods. Keep in mind not all stores have shelf tags. 
In the store look for “WIC” on the item’s shelf tag or the “WIC Approved” shelf tags to find WIC-eligible foods. Use the WICShopper App at the store to help you choose the specific product sizes and types of foods that you have on your Family Food Benefits list.įor example: Although the food guide has whole milk as a WIC approved item, if you have a child two years or older, or if you are pregnant, breastfeeding or just had a baby you will only be able to purchase 1% or skim/fat-free milk. For assistance locating a specific WIC approved food go to customer service or ask the grocery store management staff for help. Not all stores carry every brand and size of WIC approved foods. Look to see what brands and sizes are WIC approved before you go to the store. To choose the right WIC foods at the store match the food item (for example, cereal) on the Family Benefits List with the brands in the Connecticut WIC Approved Food Guide.
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