Type
Authorization
Description
Authorization to sell authorized foods to participants in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Woman, Infants and Children (WIC).
Duration
Three years.
Fees
None.
Prerequisites
- Grocery and pharmacy must be located in Wisconsin;
- The vendor has a fixed location and regular established hours of operation;
- Charge reasonable prices for WIC foods - prices charged for WIC foods must not exceed 115% of the average prices charged by other vendors in the Local WIC Project service area;
- Have adequate stock levels of WIC foods;
- Acceptable history with WIC, SNAP/FoodShare Program, and other food and nutrition programs of the United States Department of Agriculture;
- Must have satisfactory site visit; and
- Complete a training session.
Also see our website on How to Become a WIC Vendor.
Required documentation
- Proof of ownership of the business;
- Copy of license as retail food establishment; and
- Registration with the Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) of any corporation or partnership.
Instructions
To apply, please see our website on How to Become a WIC Vendor.
Print ALL documents for a complete application pack
Instructions are included with application materials.
Wisconsin statute
Federal Title 7 CFR Part 246, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children and
Wisconsin Stat. § 253.06, State supplemental food program for women, infants, and children.
Wisconsin administrative code
Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 149, WIC Vendors
Other agencies involved
Read the Department of Revenue's booklet entitled Grocers - How Do Wisconsin Sales and Use Taxes Affect your Operation?
Program information
For a program overview, visit the WIC website.