{"id":4909,"date":"2021-07-17T23:06:32","date_gmt":"2021-07-17T23:06:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/?post_type=article&#038;p=4909"},"modified":"2023-12-17T01:54:35","modified_gmt":"2023-12-17T01:54:35","slug":"does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Walgreens Accept EBT or WIC? (Accurate Answers)"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walgreens_Accept_EBT_or_WIC_Accurate_Answers\"><\/span><strong>Does Walgreens Accept EBT or WIC? (Accurate Answers)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660e9f46a41fc\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #757575;color:#757575\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #757575;color:#757575\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-660e9f46a41fc\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Does_Walgreens_Accept_EBT_or_WIC_Accurate_Answers\" title=\"Does Walgreens Accept EBT or WIC? (Accurate Answers)\">Does Walgreens Accept EBT or WIC? (Accurate Answers)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Answered_Does_Walgreens_Accept_EBT_Cards\" title=\"Answered: Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Accept\u00a0EBT Cards?\">Answered: Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Accept\u00a0EBT Cards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Find_a_Walgreens_That_Accepts_EBT_Near_You\" title=\"Find a\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0That Accepts EBT Near You\">Find a\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0That Accepts EBT Near You<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#What_are_Electronic_Benefits_Transfer_EBT_Cards\" title=\"What are\u00a0Electronic Benefits Transfer\u00a0(EBT) Cards?\">What are\u00a0Electronic Benefits Transfer\u00a0(EBT) Cards?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Does_Walgreens_Take_Food_Stamps\" title=\"Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take\u00a0Food Stamps?\">Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take\u00a0Food Stamps?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Does_Walgreens_Take_SNAP\" title=\"Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take SNAP?\">Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take SNAP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Does_Walgreens_Take_EBT_for_Online_Orders\" title=\"Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take EBT for Online Orders?\">Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take EBT for Online Orders?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#What_Can_You_Buy_with_EBT\" title=\"What Can You Buy with EBT?\">What Can You Buy with EBT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#What_Cant_You_Buy_with_EBT\" title=\"What Can&#8217;t You Buy with EBT?\">What Can&#8217;t You Buy with EBT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#How_Do_Your_Use_EBT_Card_at_a_Participating_Walgreens\" title=\"How Do Your Use EBT Card at a Participating Walgreens?\">How Do Your Use EBT Card at a Participating Walgreens?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Low_EBT_Balance\" title=\"Low EBT Balance?\">Low EBT Balance?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#What_other_forms_of_payment_does_Walgreens_accept\" title=\"What other forms of payment does\u00a0Walgreens accept?\">What other forms of payment does\u00a0Walgreens accept?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Can_a_Family_Member_Use_My_EBT_Card\" title=\"Can a Family Member Use My\u00a0EBT Card?\">Can a Family Member Use My\u00a0EBT Card?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#TANF_Cash_Assistance_Options\" title=\"TANF Cash Assistance Options\">TANF Cash Assistance Options<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Does_Walgreens_Accept_WIC\" title=\"Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Accept WIC?\">Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Accept WIC?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#What_Does_WIC_Cover\" title=\"What Does WIC Cover?\">What Does WIC Cover?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#WIC_Approved_Foods\" title=\"WIC Approved Foods\">WIC Approved Foods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Ineligible_Items_With_WIC\" title=\"Ineligible Items With WIC\">Ineligible Items With WIC<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-ebt-or-wic-accurate-answers\/#Final_Thoughts\" title=\"Final Thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Walgreens is America&#8217;s 2nd largest drugstore chain after CVS. They have 9,000 stores in all 50 states plus the\u00a0District of Columbia,\u00a0Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S.\u00a0Virgin Islands.<\/p>\n<p>They&#8217;re much more than a\u00a0prescription filling\u00a0pharmacy, though! They sell\u00a0grocery\u00a0items, fresh food, frozen food, beauty supplies, health products,\u00a0pet food, gifts,\u00a0photo services, and more. But does\u00a0Walgreens accept EBT cards?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answered_Does_Walgreens_Accept_EBT_Cards\"><\/span><strong>Answered: Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Accept\u00a0EBT Cards?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0take EBT? It&#8217;s a frequently asked question, with 78% percent of\u00a0Americans\u00a0living within five miles of one of their stores. So, does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0take\u00a0EBT cards\u00a0at their stores?<\/p>\n<p>Walgreens\u00a0accepts\u00a0EBT cards\u00a0as a payment method at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/topic\/help\/shophelp\/paymentmethods_help.jsp\">some\u00a0<\/a>of their locations but not at others. Unfortunately, there is no online tool available to find out which of their stores take EBT, so you will need to call your local store to check whether they accept EBT or not.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Find_a_Walgreens_That_Accepts_EBT_Near_You\"><\/span><strong>Find a\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0That Accepts EBT Near You<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To find a\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0location that takes EBT near you, search for your local location&#8217;s phone number using their\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/storelocator\/find.jsp\">Store Locator tool<\/a>. Once you have their phone number, call and ask whether their store takes EBT or not.<\/p>\n<p>Suppose you want to use an option that doesn&#8217;t involve calling the store. In that case, you use the\u00a0United States Department of Agriculture&#8217;s (USDA)\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/retailer-locator\">SNAP Retailer Locator tool<\/a>\u00a0to find a list of all retailers, not only\u00a0Walgreens, that accept EBT near you.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_Electronic_Benefits_Transfer_EBT_Cards\"><\/span><strong>What are\u00a0Electronic Benefits Transfer\u00a0(EBT) Cards?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article-category\/ebt-card\/\">Electronic Benefits Transfer\u00a0(EBT) card<\/a>\u00a0system makes it easy for you to pay for\u00a0groceries\u00a0and other\u00a0food products\u00a0at\u00a0grocery stores,\u00a0supermarkets, farmers markets, and other select retailers. It&#8217;s the modern form of &#8216;food stamps&#8217; launched in\u00a0June\u00a0of 2004.<\/p>\n<p>EBT is part of the\u00a0Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program\u00a0(SNAP), which benefits millions of\u00a0Americans\u00a0each year. Eligibility depends on household income and family size. Assistance benefits are open to U.S. citizens and certain eligible non-citizens. Having a\u00a0social security\u00a0number speeds up the state approval application process.<\/p>\n<p>SNAP is a successful program, with\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/SNAP\/estimates-state-snap-participation-rates-2017#:~:text=Key%20findings%20include%3A,significantly%20lower%2C%20at%2073%20percent.\">84% of those eligible<\/a>\u00a0for benefits participating in the program. While there&#8217;s still work to be done to reach the other 16%, millions of American families benefit from the food security\u00a0food stamps\u00a0provide.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walgreens_Take_Food_Stamps\"><\/span><strong>Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take\u00a0Food Stamps?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Food-stamp recipients can use their food stamp benefits at participating Walgreens locations. Unfortunately, not all Walgreens locations accept EBT, so you&#8217;ll need to call ahead to check if your location is food stamps eligible. To find the phone number of the Walgreens store nearest to you, use their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.walgreens.com\/storelocator\/find.jsp\">Store Locator Tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>You will frequently hear\u00a0EBT cards\u00a0called\u00a0food stamps, but they&#8217;re the same thing!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walgreens_Take_SNAP\"><\/span><strong>Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take SNAP?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Walgreens\u00a0accepts\u00a0SNAP benefits\u00a0at some, but not all, of their stores. Call ahead to verify whether your store accepts\u00a0SNAP EBT cards\u00a0or not.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know that EBT, SNAP, and food stamps are the same programs?<\/p>\n<p>Tip: Most eligible stores will either have EBT\/SNAP advertised as a payment option on their websites, store doors, or at the checkout register. If in doubt, you can call or ask customer service.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walgreens_Take_EBT_for_Online_Orders\"><\/span><strong>Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Take EBT for Online Orders?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No, you can&#8217;t use your\u00a0EBT card\u00a0to pay for online orders at\u00a0Walgreens.<\/p>\n<p>Why? It&#8217;s because\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0doesn&#8217;t yet participate in the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/snap\/online-purchasing-pilot\">USDA&#8217;s Online Purchasing Pilot Program<\/a>. This is a new pilot program that the USDA, which manages EBT\/SNAP in partnership with the states, is currently trialing. As the pilot program expands, more stores and states will be invited to participate.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to order\u00a0groceries\u00a0online with your EBT, we recommend using\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/snap-ebt\/b?ie=UTF8&amp;node=19097785011&amp;linkCode=ll2&amp;tag=tipwho-20&amp;linkId=790f9ac9d9dd0ffcce324ddbe7623d8d&amp;language=en_US&amp;ref_=as_li_ss_tl\">Amazon&#8217;s\u00a0grocery\u00a0delivery service<\/a>. Besides offering fast, reliable service and good prices, EBT cardholders receive an extra 15% off!.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use Instacart for online\u00a0grocery\u00a0delivery, they also have\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instacart.com\/help\/section\/360009947632\/360047289812\">EBT\u00a0grocery\u00a0delivery options<\/a>\u00a0in some states, but not through\u00a0Walgreens.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Can_You_Buy_with_EBT\"><\/span><strong>What Can You Buy with EBT?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your local\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0accepts EBT (not all stores do), you can buy\u00a0eligible food items\u00a0such as meats, fish, fruits,\u00a0vegetables, cereal, snacks, bread, frozen meals, drinks, and desserts with your\u00a0EBT card. Plus, if you&#8217;re already picking up\u00a0prescription medication\u00a0there, it can save you time and gas money.<\/p>\n<p>These are the most frequently purchased items with\u00a0EBT cards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Baby formula<\/li>\n<li>Bread and bakery items<\/li>\n<li>All types of\u00a0cereals<\/li>\n<li>Coffee<\/li>\n<li>Dairy products, such as milk, yogurt, and cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Energy drinks\u00a0that have nutrition facts labels<\/li>\n<li>Frozen dinners<\/li>\n<li>Fruits<\/li>\n<li>Vegetables<\/li>\n<li>Meats<\/li>\n<li>Seafood<\/li>\n<li>Poultry<\/li>\n<li>Protein bars, as long as it has a nutritional label on it.<\/li>\n<li>Seeds and plants that\u00a0produce food, such as tomato plants or melon seeds<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Cant_You_Buy_with_EBT\"><\/span><strong>What Can&#8217;t You Buy with EBT?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You cannot\u00a0purchase\u00a0alcohol,\u00a0tobacco\u00a0products,\u00a0nonfood items, and the following EBT ineligible products at\u00a0retail stores\u00a0that accept EBT:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prescriptions<\/li>\n<li>Diapers<\/li>\n<li>Medication<\/li>\n<li>Vitamins<\/li>\n<li>Supplements<\/li>\n<li>Beauty products, including\u00a0cosmetics<\/li>\n<li>Healthcare Products<\/li>\n<li>Already prepared\u00a0hot foods\u00a0for on-premise or immediate\u00a0consumption\u00a0(cafeteria-type foods)<\/li>\n<li>Pet food<\/li>\n<li>Household supplies, including\u00a0paper products<\/li>\n<li>Soaps<\/li>\n<li>Hygiene items<\/li>\n<li>Stamps<\/li>\n<li>Cigarettes<\/li>\n<li>Liquor, beer, wine, or other alcohol.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can visit the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/fns-prod.azureedge.net\/sites\/default\/files\/snap\/SNAP-Staple-Foods.pdf\">USDA website<\/a>\u00a0or contact your state agency directly for a complete list of items you can and cannot buy with your\u00a0EBT card.\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0adheres to all federal and state laws applicable to the federal\u00a0food assistance\u00a0program.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_Your_Use_EBT_Card_at_a_Participating_Walgreens\"><\/span><strong>How Do Your Use EBT Card at a Participating Walgreens?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If your Walgreens accepts EBT cards, you only need to slide your EBT card into the credit card machine and enter your PIN number at checkout to buy the food you want. Your EBT card works just like a credit card for your Walgreens food purchases. That&#8217;s it!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Low_EBT_Balance\"><\/span><strong>Low EBT Balance?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don&#8217;t have enough money on your\u00a0EBT card\u00a0for the entire order, you can pay the rest with an alternative payment method. The cashier will first subtract the balance on your\u00a0EBT card\u00a0from the total order cost. Then, you will pay the difference with one of the other\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0accepted payment methods.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_other_forms_of_payment_does_Walgreens_accept\"><\/span><strong>What other forms of payment does\u00a0Walgreens accept?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Cash<\/li>\n<li>Check<\/li>\n<li>Gift card<\/li>\n<li>Debit cards<\/li>\n<li>Visa<\/li>\n<li>MasterCard<\/li>\n<li>Discover\u00a0Card<\/li>\n<li>American Express<\/li>\n<li>CareCredit<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/walgreens-apple-pay\/\">Apple Pay<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-walgreens-accept-google-pay\/\">Google Pay<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For online orders,\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0also accepts PayPal and\u00a0PayPal Credit.<\/p>\n<p>Tip: You can check your EBT balance by calling the number on the back of your card or using your state&#8217;s\u00a0SNAP benefits\u00a0website.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_Family_Member_Use_My_EBT_Card\"><\/span><strong>Can a Family Member Use My\u00a0EBT Card?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you can give your\u00a0EBT card\u00a0to a member of your household to buy\u00a0groceries\u00a0for you. Don&#8217;t worry; it&#8217;s a common situation! It&#8217;s perfectly legal to have a family member or a caregiver shop on your behalf.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"TANF_Cash_Assistance_Options\"><\/span><strong>TANF Cash Assistance Options<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) cash benefits on your\u00a0EBT card, the cashback limit at\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0is $20.<\/p>\n<p>If needed, you can use the cash from your card to\u00a0purchase\u00a0other items that are ineligible with the regular\u00a0EBT card, such as prepared\u00a0hot food, clothing, transportation, and more!<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Walgreens_Accept_WIC\"><\/span><strong>Does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0Accept WIC?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are eligible for the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, you may be wondering, does\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0take WIC?<\/p>\n<p>Walgreens\u00a0accepts WIC at some, but not all, of their locations. To find out if your\u00a0Walgreens\u00a0location takes WIC, you will need to call ahead or use the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.wicstorelocator.com\/\">WIC store locator tool<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_WIC_Cover\"><\/span><strong>What Does WIC Cover?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s essential to understand what you can and cannot\u00a0purchase\u00a0with WIC benefits as it&#8217;s a bit more complicated than EBT. We suggest that you review the USDA&#8217;s\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fns.usda.gov\/wic\/wic-food-packages-regulatory-requirements-wic-eligible-foods\">in-depth, helpful site<\/a>\u00a0explaining what foods you can\u00a0purchase\u00a0with WIC, but we also have a brief list of WIC approved items below:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WIC_Approved_Foods\"><\/span><strong>WIC Approved Foods<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Baby Formula<\/li>\n<li>Baby Food<\/li>\n<li>Cereals<\/li>\n<li>Eggs<\/li>\n<li>Fruits and\u00a0vegetables\u00a0(frozen, fresh, dried, or canned)<\/li>\n<li>Milk<\/li>\n<li>Oatmeal<\/li>\n<li>Peanut butter<\/li>\n<li>Yogurt<\/li>\n<li>Whole wheat bread<\/li>\n<li>Whole wheat pasta<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ineligible_Items_With_WIC\"><\/span><strong>Ineligible Items With WIC<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Sodas<\/li>\n<li>Beverages that are not 100% juice<\/li>\n<li>Imported cheese<\/li>\n<li>Cheese spreads<\/li>\n<li>Yogurts with candy<\/li>\n<li>Soups<\/li>\n<li>fruit-nut mixtures<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span><strong>Final Thoughts<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Walgreens\u00a0is a convenient one-stop store for\u00a0prescription\u00a0medicine, beauty supplies, healthcare products, photos,\u00a0groceries, and more.<\/p>\n<p>While not all\u00a0Walgreens accept EBT cards\u00a0or WIC, many locations do, so call ahead and ask if your local Walgreens\u00a0accepts EBT.<\/p>\n<div class=\"custom-related-posts\"><strong>Related posts:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-costco-take-ebt\/\">Does Costco Take EBT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-whole-foods-accept-ebt\/\">Does Whole Foods Accept EBT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-menards-take-ebt\/\">Does Menards Take EBT?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-sprouts-take-ebt-food-stamps-snap-or-wic\/\">Does Sprouts Take EBT\/SNAP\/Food Stamps\u00a0or\u00a0WIC?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tipwho.com\/article\/does-grocery-outlet-take-ebt\/\">Does Grocery Outlet Take EBT?<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":4912,"template":"","article-category":[1770,2487],"article-tag":[1752,2473,2219,2211,2456,2451,2480,2477,1748,2470,2459,2458,2460,2474,2057,2210,2192,2065,2463,2485,2478,2464,2484,2465,2476,2059,2486,2469,2447,1731,2446,2452,2453,2466,2455,2482,2471,2454,2467,2483,2449,2448,2468,2475,2472,2438,2481,2072,2441,2462,2457,1832,2450,2440,2060,2445,2479,2444,1768,2439,1999,2461,2443,2442,2061],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v22.3 (Yoast SEO v22.3) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Does Walgreens Accept EBT or WIC? 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