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WIC Grocer New Vendor Package

REQUESTING A NEW WIC VENDOR APPLICATION PACKAGE

General information and instructions that apply to all new vendors

A New Vendor Store is an ownership that does not have a signed contract with the State of California’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program to sell WIC authorized foods to WIC authorized participants. If you are a new Vendor Store and would like to apply to become an authorized vendor you may now obtain a complete application package online.

 

SINGLE VENDOR STORE

APPLICATION PACKAGE
(Applying for only one vendor store)
CLICK HERE

MULTIPLE VENDOR STORES

APPLICATION PACKAGE
(Applying for more than one vendor store under the same ownership)
CLICK HERE

 

The following list of informational materials is online and MUST BE ACCESSED and REVIEWED before completing an application package for one or more vendor stores:

  • New Vendor Related Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • WIC Authorized Food List (WAFL) and Shopping Guide WIC Authorized Foods"Opens a new browser window"
  • Instructions on Counting the Number of Registers in Your Store (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • What Is An Acceptable Record Of Inventory? (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
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  • Competitive Prices for WIC Supplemental Food Items (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • Preparing For An On-Site Inspection (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • Grocer Alert 2003-07 (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • Grocer Alert 2003-08 (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • Grocer Alert 2005-12 (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
  • Grocer Alert 2006-02 (PDF)"Opens a new browser window"
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     For Grocer Information click here to access Grocer Alerts, applications/authorization instructions and other information.