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Shopping with WIC
The following information provides families with resources for a positive shopping experience with WIC. The WIC Program cares about you and your family. Please share your feedback, experiences at the store or let us know if you need additional help shopping with WIC. Just click the button below to leave information or to request a phone call from WIC staff.
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Shopping with eWIC
Shopping with the eWIC card makes shopping quick, easy and convenient (eWIC video in Spanish). The eWIC card offers these benefits:
- One card holds the entire families benefits.
- Cards can be loaded remotely without an office visit.
- Self-checkout can be used at King Soopers and Walmart stores.
- Make a shopping list before going to make your trip faster.
- View the Shopping with WIC slideshow for helpful tips, (Spanish)
eWIC Card PIN Numbers
PIN numbers can be set or reset by:
- Calling the automated phone line at 1-844-234-4950.
- Log onto www.ebtedge.com and enter in your 16 digit eWIC card number.
- Call your local WIC office to reset your PIN or if you have questions.
Food Benefit Balance
Know your monthly balance and which foods can be purchased to avoid confusion at the check-out stand by:
- Download the WICShopper app, register your eWIC card and click the My Benefits button for your most current balance.
- Keep your receipt from your last WIC purchase which includes an updated balance.
- Check your current and future months food balance at www.ebtedge.com.
- Call 1-844-234-4950
- Ask a grocery store cashier to check your balance for you.
WIC Shopper App
Colorado WIC offers the FREE WICShopper app to help families manage their WIC benefits. The WICShopper app has many great features including:
- A scanner to aid in selecting WIC foods.
- A current list of the foods loaded onto your card.
- The list of WIC foods in a variety of languages.
- Recipes.
- Quick access to WIChealth.org online nutrition information.
- Ability to set-up reminders to shop before benefits expire each month.
Learn about the WICShopper app and download from the app store on any smart cell phone.
WIC Foods
Foods on the WIC Program are wholesome and chosen to provide the nutrients your family members need.
- Learn more about the WIC foods including the list and shopping guides.
- Watch this video to learn more about shopping for WIC foods (in Spanish).
- See which yogurts can be purchased with the Yogurt Helper (PDF) and information about herbs and spices (PDF).
Recipes and More
WIC provides nutrition education as well as delicious recipes with WIC foods.
- Try on of these simple and tasty ideas - no recipe needed! (in Spanish)
- Find recipe ideas on Pinterest @pintchd
- Watch our Tri-County Health Department You Tube Channel cooking videos
WIC Approved Grocery Stores
A variety of grocery stores accept WIC benefits, ask your WIC staff for locations near you.
- View a list of participating stores on the WICShopper app
- Ask your local grocery store clerks if they accept WIC benefits if you are unsure.
- Many WIC approved stores use shelf stickers to help shoppers find their WIC foods easily.
- The self check-out lanes can be used at King Soopers, City Market and Walmart grocery stores.
- Participating grocery stores will post a WIC decal on their front window or door (see picture below).
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WIC Administrative Support
Phone: 720-200-1514
Office Locations
WIC Appointment Lines (PDF)
Order WIC Brochures
Hours
Monday - Friday
Hours vary by location - call your office for details.