Shopping with WIC

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.
• Your current balance of foods loaded onto your card.  
• The WIC Foods list 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)
• Fresh basil, cilantro, parsley, garlic and ginger root can be purchased with your eWIC card. Learn more about purchasing herbs and spices (PDF). 

Recipes and More

WIC provides nutrition education as well as delicious recipes with WIC foods.

• Try one 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
  • Easy Oatmeal Pancakes
  • Peanut Butter Oatmeal Energy Bites
  • Overnight Oats with Berries
    

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).