WIC participants who are unable to shop for their monthly food benefits can send a trusted family member or friend to shop for them instead. The trusted individual will need to know which WIC foods to purchase, as well as your WIC card and PIN. After they complete the shopping, the PIN number can be changed at any time by calling 844-469-3264.
Shopping Tips for Your Trusted Family Member or Friend
- Where to Shop: Find a WIC authorized grocer using the WIC app or visit myfamily.wic.ca.gov.
- Which Foods to Shop For: WIC participants can help shoppers know what foods to shop for by providing a grocery list. It’s especially helpful to be specific about the item, brand, and size when making a purchase. Use the California WIC Authorized Food List to know what foods can be purchased with WIC.
- WIC Food Balance: Participants can text them a screenshot of their WIC Food Balance screen. At the store, shoppers can ask a cashier or customer service representative to swipe the WIC card to print out the remaining food balance.
- Finding WIC-Approved Foods: Shoppers can look for WIC tags on shelves to see which foods are WIC-approved. If they have the WIC app downloaded, they can scan the barcode using the WIC Food Scan feature. Use the California WIC Authorized Food List to find WIC-approved items, brands, and sizes.
- Checking Out at the Grocery Store: The Shopper will need the participant’s WIC card and PIN so they can shop for your foods. The PIN can be changed at any time by calling 844-469-3264.
Need a New WIC Card?
Families get one WIC card to shop for all of their family’s food benefits. If your WIC card was lost, stolen, or misplaced, let us know right away. PHFE WIC participants can click the button below to request a new WIC card or text LOST CARD to 91997. We’ll mail a new card to you and let you know when it’s on the way.
