Welcome to the Washington State Office of Nutrition Services, WIC Program Integrity & Vendor Management. Washington WIC offers nutrition education and benefits to purchase specific healthy foods from WIC authorized vendors using a WIC Card.
Thank you for your interest in becoming or continuing as a WIC Authorized Grocer, Pharmacy, Farm Store, or Grower.
Grocery Vendor
Learn how to apply to become a WIC Grocery Vendor
Resources
- 2023 Shopping Guide
- 2023-2026 Grocery Vendor Contract (PDF)
- Grocery Vendor Application Guide (PDF)
- Grocery Vendor Selection Criteria (PDF)
- Grocery Minimum Inventory Requirements (PDF)
- Grocery Approved Product List (Excel)
- POS Systems supported by eWIC (PDF)
- Submit Foods for Review
- WIC Shopper App (PDF)
Pharmacy Vendor
Rule Making WIC Vendors and Participant Compliance
The Washington State WIC Program is considering amendments to increase flexibility in allowed vendor types, update program requirements for vendors, and reflect remote appointment options for participants.
Proposed Statement of Inquiry, CR-101 (PDF)
WIC Program Current or Future Vendors: Come Share!
Listening Sessions
You are invited to attend a virtual listening session to share your comments on the challenges and barriers of participating as a WIC vendor. Register for one of the following listening sessions using the links below:
- Monday, August 5, 10:30 am-12:30 pm: (English, Spanish, Ukrainian) - Register
- Tuesday, August 6, 10:00 am-12:00 pm: (English, Vietnamese, Mandarin) - Register
- Wednesday, August 7, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm: (English, Russian) - Register
Workshops
You are also invited to a virtual workshop. During each workshop, DOH will review the draft language with you and listen to any concerns and feedback. Register for one of the following workshops using the links below:
- Tuesday, August 27, 1:30-3:30 pm: (English, Spanish, Ukrainian) - Register
- Tuesday, September 3, 10:00-12:00 pm: (English, Vietnamese, Mandarin) - Register
- Wednesday, September 4, 2:00-4:00 pm: (English, Russian) - Register
If you have any questions about the listening sessions or workshops, please email us at WICRetailManagement@doh.wa.gov.
Keep Informed: e-Bulletins
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Farmer’s Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) Links
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- Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
- Growers, Markets, and Farm Stores
- Senior FMNP
- WIC FMNP for WIC Participants
Contact and Connect
WIC Vendor Management Team
P.O. Box 47886
Olympia, WA 98504-7886
1-800-841-1410, press 2
wicretailmanagement@doh.wa.gov