Illinois WIC vendors must carry the listed minimum stocking requirements at all times.
Minimum requirements are based on a store's Peer Group Assignment. The food categories listed do not include all WIC approved food items. Vendors are encouraged to carry more WIC foods based on customer demand.
WIC-allowed foods that count towards minimum stock can be found in the Authorized Food List, or the Approved Product List (APL) on the Illinois WIC Vendor Website at www.dhs.state.il.us/wicvendor.
If you are unsure of your store's Peer Group Assignment, you may reach out to DHS at DHS.WICVendor@illinois.gov.
Minimum Two varieties fresh fruits and two varieties fresh vegetables.
Remaining may be canned or frozen.
Illinois Department of Human ServicesJB Pritzker, Governor · Dulce M. Quintero, Secretary
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