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Shopping with WIC
WIC
WIC Basics
WIC Eligibility
Apply to WIC
Check Your WIC Balance
WIC Nutrition
WIC Breastfeeding
WIC Community Resources
Shopping with WIC
WIC Discounts
WIC Remote Appointments
Information for Grocers
Resources for Health Professionals
WIC Plans & Reports
WIC Rights & Concerns
Vermont WIC Foods and Shopping Guide
Check Your WIC Benefit Balance
WIC offers a large range of healthy foods for your family. Not all brands and sizes are included. So, if you’re new to WIC, we recommend matching foods found on your benefits list to brands in the
Vermont WIC Foods and Shopping Guide
Changes to WIC foods, allowing more choices and flexibility, are effective October 1, 2025. Find more information:
WIC Food Package Updates
Vermont WIC Foods and Shopping Guide
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Changes to WIC Food Benefits
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Changes to WIC Infant Foods
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WIC Food Swaps
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WIC Fresh Herbs
MILK
Whole fat for children under 2, 1% or skim for women and children 2 and over
WHOLE GRAINS
Whole wheat breads & pastas, brown rice, & corn tortillas
YOGURT
Whole milk for children under age 2, low-fat or non-fat for women and children 2 and over
CHEESE
Regular and low-fat varieties
EGGS
Medium or large
FRUIT AND VEGETABLES
Fresh, frozen or canned
BREAKFAST CEREAL
Whole grain and regular, low in sugar, high in iron, hot and cold varieties
LEGUMES
Peanut butter, canned or dry beans
100% FRUIT JUICE
Refrigerated, frozen concentrate or shelf-stable bottles
TOFU/SOY BEV
Calcium set tofu, fortified soy milk beverage
INFANT FORMULA
For infants infants 6-12 months not, or partially, breastfeeding
BABY FOOD FRUITS/VEGETABLES
For infants 6-12 months old
BABY FOOD MEATS
For fully breastfeeding infants 6-12 months old
Before you get to the store
, it’s a good idea to check your balance and make a
grocery list
of the WIC foods you’re looking for. And, review a list of
Vermont WIC grocery stores
While shopping
, look for “WIC” or “Vermont WIC Approved” on the item’s shelf tag to find WIC-approved foods. Or, use the
WICShopper App
to scan the item's barcode.
At the register
, have your WIC card ready. Tell the cashier you are using a WIC card before the first item is scanned.
When starting out
, it’s good to separate your WIC purchases–until you’re comfortable.
Swipe
your WIC card and enter your 4-digit PIN. Approved foods will be taken off of your WIC account.
Always pay with WIC first
before using other payments such as SNAP, cash, or credit for non-WIC items. Approve your WIC purchase on the display screen or printed list and hit the “yes” button. Once you press “yes” no changes can be made, so be sure to check the list.
Keep your receipt
(or take a picture of it) so you can easily find your WIC balance.
For more information, check out:
Welcome to Vermont WIC
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العربية (Arabic)
မြန်မာစာ (Burmese)
简体字 (Simplified Chinese)
繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)
دری (Dari)
Français (French)
Kirundi
नेपाली (Nepali)
پښتو (Pashto)
Soomaali (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Kiswahili (Swahili)
Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
and the
Shopping with WIC videos:
Understanding Vermont WIC Benefits
Maay Maay
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Soomaali (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
How to Check Your WIC Balance
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नेपाली (Nepali)
Soomaali (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Look for Specific Foods
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नेपाली (Nepali)
Soomaali (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Know the Checkout System
Maay Maay
नेपाली (Nepali)
Soomaali (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
5 Tips for WIC Shopping
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Soomaali (Somali)
Español (Spanish)
Know Your WIC Benefit Balance
There are several ways you can now get your WIC food benefit balance in real time:
Cardholder Portal
Go to
ebtEDGE.com
. Select Cardholder Portal login link. On the Login page, click Register Here and follow prompts to register for a new ebtEDGE User Account, with a username, password, and security questions.
Mobile App
Download the ebtEDGE app from the
Apple App Store
or
Google Pla
y.
WICShopper App
Use the
WICShopper app
to register your WIC card, and find up-to-date benefit balance under My Benefits.
For help or more information, contact the Vermont WIC Program by email at
[email protected]
or call
800-464-4343
802-863-7200
Fax:
802-863-7229
TTY/TDD: Dial 711 first. Or contact your
local office
USDA nondiscrimination statement
Topics:
Breastfeeding
Early Childhood Health
Family Health
Healthy Eating
Infant Health
Maternal Health
Physical Activity and Nutrition
Pregnancy
February 19, 2026