Cashier – WIC Overview 2: Participant Benefits

Illustration of produce surrounding the WIC logo.
The WIC program prescribes specific nutritious foods to women, infants and children. When participants purchase these prescribed foods, they must follow the quantity, variety and size specifications designated in their benefits. In this course, you’ll learn how WIC benefits are prescribed and how to identify the WIC foods your customer may purchase.
This course has the following objectives:
- Describe the WIC food packages assigned to different participant groups
- Identify any restrictions associated with WIC monthly benefits
- Distinguish between WIC checks and EBT cards
- Explain how to use a customer’s current WIC benefits to determine which WIC foods they may purchase
Course Duration: 10m
Cashier – WIC Overview 2: Participant Benefits

Illustration of produce surrounding the WIC logo.
The WIC program prescribes specific nutritious foods to women, infants and children. When participants purchase these prescribed foods, they must follow the quantity, variety and size specifications designated in their benefits. In this course, you’ll learn how WIC benefits are prescribed and how to identify the WIC foods your customer may purchase.
This course has the following objectives:
- Describe the WIC food packages assigned to different participant groups
- Identify any restrictions associated with WIC monthly benefits
- Distinguish between WIC checks and EBT cards
- Explain how to use a customer’s current WIC benefits to determine which WIC foods they may purchase
Course Duration: 10m