If you are a WIC recipient and wondering whether Instacart accepts WIC benefits or not, you have come to the right place. We will discuss everything you need to know about whether Instacart takes WIC or not.
What is WIC?
WIC stands for Women, Infants, and Children. It is a federal assistance program that provides nutrition education, healthy food, and support to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
The goal of WIC program is to improve the health of low-income families by providing them with healthy food choices and nutrition education.
Eligibility for WIC
To be eligible for WIC, you must meet certain income and residency requirements.
You must be a resident of the state where you are applying for WIC, and you must have an income that is at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
Pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of five are eligible for WIC.
Does Instacart accept WIC?
No, Instacart accepts WIC benefits. Instacart is one of the largest retailers in the United States and has a wide selection of WIC-approved foods. You can use your WIC benefits at any Instacart location.
WIC approved food
WIC benefits can be used to purchase certain nutritious eligible foods, such as
- Milk, cheese, and other dairy products
- Infant formula and baby food (excluding organic baby food)
- Vegetables
- Bread
- Breakfast cereals, including hot and cold cereals
- Fruits
- Meat and Seafood
- Juice, including 100% fruit juice and vegetable juice
It's important to note that WIC benefits can only be used to purchase items that are on the approved list. Any non-WIC items in your cart will need to be paid for separately.
To ensure that you are purchasing WIC eligible items, look for the WIC-approved signs on the shelves. These signs will indicate which items are eligible for purchase with WIC benefits.
How to use WIC at Instacart?
To use WIC benefits, you will need to bring your WIC EBT card in person to a store to purchase WIC eligible food items.
You can find a list of WIC-approved foods on WIC retailers locator tool.
Can you use WIC online at Instacart
Unfortunately, you cannot use WIC benefits to purchase groceries online at Instacart. WIC benefits are only accepted in-store, and you must physically present your WIC EBT card at the time of purchase.
Other retailers that accept WIC
In addition to Instacart, there are many other retailers that accept WIC benefits. Here are few of them.
Grocery Stores
Pharmacy
Dollar Stores
How to find WIC stores near me?
To find stores that accept WIC near you, you can use the WIC Store Locator tool on the our website. Simply go to your city and state, and the it will show you a list of WIC retailers in your area.
Tips for using WIC at Instacart
You cant use WIC on Instacart, however here are some tips for using WIC at other stores:
- Make a list of the WIC-approved foods you want to purchase before you go to the store.
- Check your WIC balance before you go to the store so you know how much you can spend.
- Look for WIC-approved signs on the shelves to make sure you are buying eligible items.
- If you have any questions, ask the store manager or a customer service representative.
Conclusion
Instacart does not accept WIC benefits, and you can not use your WIC EBT card to purchase eligible items online on Instacart. If Instacart does not accept WIC in your area, there are many other retailers that do.
FAQs
No, you cannot use WIC benefits online to purchase groceries.
No, WIC benefits can only be used to purchase eligible food items.
Yes, you can use WIC benefits to purchase organic foods as long as they are WIC-approved.
No, you can use WIC benefits to purchase baby food at Instacart.
No, Instacart accepts WIC benefits at all locations in the United States.