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Meijer WIC: Does It Take? (WIC Policy, WIC Items List, Using WIC Card)

Meijer WIC Policy: The WIC program is a federally funded nutrition program that provides benefits to pregnant women, mothers, and their children.

These benefits include vouchers that can be used to purchase specific foods at grocery stores.

The types of foods that are eligible for purchase with WIC vouchers vary depending on the age of the child.

Some retailers also offer additional discounts to WIC participants. Grocery stores are not required to have a WIC policy, but most do. In fact, there are stores called WIC-only stores that only sell WIC-approved items.

The policies vary from store to store, but generally, WIC participants can use their cards to purchase eligible foods at the store.

This WIC card works the same as a debit card and the amount of the purchase is deducted from the balance on the card.

The WIC policy of a store typically includes the list of eligible foods, the amount of the purchase that is discounted, and any restrictions on what can be purchased with WIC benefits.

If you live next to a Meijer, you might be wondering if Meijer participates in the WIC program.

Keep on reading to find out about Meijer’s WIC policy, the WIC items it sells, and how to use your WIC benefits at Meijer.

Does Meijer Accept WIC?

As per Meijer’s WIC policy in 2022, customers can pay for their groceries using their WIC cards.

So, if you are a beneficiary of the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), you can use your benefits to purchase eligible items at Meijer stores.

As of 2022, most Meijer stores take WIC as a form of payment. However, it’s best to contact your nearest store to make sure.

Ask a store associate if you have any questions about redeeming your WIC benefits and if the store accepts WIC.

When shopping at Meijer, keep in mind that not all items are WIC-approved, so be sure to check the product labels.

If you want to buy an ineligible item, you must use another payment method like your credit card or debit card, or cash.

Using WIC Card

Wondering how to use your WIC card? Here’s what you need to know:

Your WIC card will be linked to your account, and your benefits will be deposited directly on the card.

You can then use your WIC card at Meijer or any other store that sells WIC-approved food products.

Your WIC card can be used as a debit or credit card at the checkout.

Simply swipe your card and your food benefits will be deducted from your WIC account.

STEPS TO FOLLOW

  1. Visit a Meijer near you.
  2. Shop as usual and select WIC-approved food items.
  3. Swipe your card at the checkout – just like a credit or debit card.
  4. Enter your 4-digit PIN.
  5. Review the items you are purchasing to ensure they match those on your WIC-approved list.
  6. Complete the payment by choosing “Yes”.
  7. Don’t forget to take your purchase receipt!

That’s it! This is how you can check out at Meijer using your WIC card.

When paying for your items, be sure to review the list of approved foods to ensure they match what you are purchasing.

Or else, you may have to return the items and re-shop. The transaction may get rejected or declined if you do not have the right items.

And also, when you don’t have enough food benefits on your card, the purchase will be denied by Meijer.

So, always remember to keep track of your remaining WIC benefits balance!

Self-checkout With WIC

As of 2022, Meijer takes WIC even at its self-checkout counters. So, you can just skip the line at the register & use the self-checkout machine.

In order to use your WIC benefits, simply scan all the WIC items in your cart and then follow the prompts on the screen.

Go to the checkout page where you’ll be shown all the accepted payment methods including WIC card or EBT.

Select that WIC payment option on the screen to insert your WIC card and enter the PIN to make the payment.

Meijer WIC Items List

Here’s a list of WIC Items sold at Meijer –

Eligible ItemsIneligible Items
MilkAlcohol
CerealsArtificial Syrups
EggsSweeteners
Soy-based beveragesPickles
Fresh FruitsFruits With Added Sugars
Fresh VegetablesCreamed Vegetables
Infant CerealsSoups
JuiceOlives
BreadCanned Mixed Fruit
CheeseDiced Cheese
YogurtGreek Yogurt
BeansChili Beans
Baby FoodsFood With Added Salt & Sugar
Brown RiceBasmati Rice
WIC-eligible and Non-WIC-approved Items At Meijer

These are the WIC-approved items you can buy at a Meijer near you. Note that there will be restrictions on several items!

For example, eggs are part of the eligible items but you cannot purchase jumbo eggs or extra-large eggs with your WIC benefits.

Meijer WIC Purchase Limit

Some WIC items at Meijer come with a purchase limit. These items include –

WIC ItemLimit
Cheese Mozzarella16 Oz
Dry Great Northern Beans16 Oz
Chex Cereal14 Oz
Welchs Light White Grapes64 Oz
Whole Grain Lasagna16 Oz
Yoplait Yogurt Fruplait32 Oz
Whole Grain Sara Lee Bread16 Oz
Meijer WIC Items & their buyable limit

So, these are a few examples of WIC-approved items that can be purchased at Meijer stores but up to a certain limit.

Most products have a 16 Oz purchase limit whereas some have a 32 Oz and 64 Oz limit. In order to know more about these restrictions, it’s best to ask a sales executive in-store.

Using WIC Online

As per the current WIC policy of Meijer, customers cannot use their WIC benefits for purchasing groceries online.

So, if you are thinking about using your WIC card online on meijer.com, just drop your thought and look for any retailer that allows you to do so.

As per my knowledge, Publix is one of the retailers that accept WIC payments online. You can also order WIC items using its official app.

So, as of now, you cannot get WIC items delivered to your home from Meijer.

Refunds

Bought a WIC item from Meijer? Unhappy with the product you purchased? Don’t Worry!

Meijer has a generous WIC policy and so, it allows shoppers to return WIC-approved items. However, it doesn’t give you a refund on such items.

You are allowed to exchange WIC items for identical products. However, you can sit and talk with your local store manager to deal with any issue.

Contact Meijer’s customer service by dialing 1-877-E-MEIJER or (1-877-363-4537) or you can raise a complaint ticket by sending a message using this contact form.

Summary

As of 2022, Meijer accepts payments via WIC in-store. However, you cannot use your WIC card online on its official website to get items door-delivered. Just make sure to check your WIC card balance before heading to a Meijer near you to avoid any transaction declines. And also, don’t add ineligible items to your cart, or else, you will have to pay using a credit or debit card or cash for those not approved items at the checkout.

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