Contact Email
Phone
608-266-6912
Mailing Address
WIC Vendor Management
PO Box 2659
Madison, WI 53701-2659
In-Person Address
1 W. Wilson Street
Madison, WI 53701-2659
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.
WI Statutes
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.
WI Administrative Code
Wisconsin Admin Code ch. DHS 149, WIC Vendors
Program Information
For a program overview, visit the WIC website.
Last Revised: March 29, 2022
