WIC: Vendor Homepage
Federal government shutdown – Wisconsin WIC not affected
DHS is closely monitoring the current federal government shutdown. The Wisconsin WIC program is fully funded through the end of October. This includes funding for WIC food purchases. Continue to process WIC transactions as usual. If the shutdown continues, DHS will update this webpage before the end of October with information about funding for WIC benefits.
Each month, around 106,000 people across the state of Wisconsin use WIC (The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children) food benefits. The WIC food program helps families be healthy. It also supports farmers and retailers. Learn more from this National WIC Association fact sheet (PDF).
Your role as a WIC-authorized vendor is important because you help WIC families stay healthy. You provide the right type and amount of food during each of their benefit periods.
Vendor and Integrity Unit responsibilities
The State WIC Office Vendor and Integrity Unit is responsible for:
- Processing WIC vendor applications
- Conducting site visits
- Monitoring
- Vendor audits
- Vendor training
- Providing general help to WIC vendors
Processing fruit and vegetable purchases (stand-beside devices)
View the new instructions for selling fruits and vegetables to WIC customers.
Contact us
If you have questions or need more help, contact the State WIC Office Vendor and Integrity Unit. Call 608-266-6912 or email dhswicvendor@dhs.wisconsin.gov. Staff is available from 7:45 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday.
WIC Fraud Hotline: 866-260-1727