WIC: Vendor's Connection
Vendor Training Information - Updated 09/20/21
- WIC Virtual Vendor Summit - Added 09/11/20
- Solutran explains the Bnft® App and Vendor Portal
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Implicit Bias and Cultural Humility
- This session focused on aptitude of service. By the end of this discussion, attendees should be able to identify the dimensions of cultural competency, recognize implicit bias and its negative consequences, and assess ways to foster an inclusive environment for WIC participants.
- ** Note: there was a breakout session which mostly shows a black screen from minute mark 0:59 through minute mark 1:09. We were unable to cut this from the video, please feel free to skip forward.**
- Implicit Bias and Cultural Humility Presentation Slides
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Maximizing WIC Redemptions
- During this session expert William Kaericher, analyzed North Carolina redemption information and provided advice on methods to increase the likelihood of food benefit redemptions by participants. By the end of this session, attendees should be able to calculate of WIC Leakage and its value to retailers, build a plan to identify drivers of leakage, and plan to measure improvement and show progress.
- Maximizing WIC Redemptions Presentation Slides
- 02/25/21: Predominantly WIC Vendor Assessment
- 06/18/21: 2021-2022 Reauthorization for Current Pharmacy Vendors
- 06/18/21: 2021-2022 Reauthorization for Current Retail Vendors
- 2021-2022 New Pharmacy Vendor Applicant Training Added 09/20/21
- 2021-2022 New Retail Vendor Applicant Training Added 09/20/21
See the eWIC page.
WIC Permanent Vendor Rules - Updated 03/12/20
North Carolina WIC Retailer Advisory Council - Updated 08/30/21
The North Carolina WIC Program in collaboration with the North Carolina Retail Merchants Association has established the North Carolina WIC Retailer Advisory Council to discuss topics relevant to North Carolina WIC retailers (vendors). The North Carolina WIC Retailer Advisory Council meets twice a year. The following meeting dates and times have been scheduled:
- October 12, 2021; 10am
- April 12, 2022; 10am
- October 11, 2022; 10am
The conference call number is 919-715-0769. Meetings are not mandatory, but vendors are encouraged to attend to find out information which may impact WIC vendor authorization.
Approved List of Suppliers of Infant Formula, WIC-Eligible Nutritionals and Exempt Infant Formula - Updated 09/27/21
- NC Approved Suppliers - Manufacturers (PDF, 86 KB)
- NC Approved Suppliers - Retailers (PDF, 432 KB)
- NC Approved Suppliers - Wholesalers (PDF, 109 KB)
Forms - Updated 09/27/21
- Above 50 Percent Vendor Self-Declaration Form
- Cost-Containment Exemption Form for Free-Standing Pharmacies
- DHHS 2768: Terms of Vendor Agreement Retail
- DHHS 2768P: Terms of Vendor Agreement Free-Standing Pharmacies
- DHHS 3282: NC WIC Vendor Application
- DHHS 779: NC WIC Vendor Information Update
- DHHS 2766: Price List
- DHHS 2766P: Pharmacy Price List
- DHHS 2925: WIC Vendor Monitoring Report
- Participant Access Form
- Participant Hardship Form
- WIC Vendor Management Customer Service Issues Form (WIC)
- Change in Vendor Status Form
Resources - Updated 09/27/21
- Food Sales Fact Sheet (PDF, 310 KB)
- WIC Exempt Infant Formulas and WIC-Eligible Nutritionals - Effective April 2021 (PDF, 150 KB) - Updated 04/16/21
- Vendor Discounts (PDF, 86 KB) - Updated 07/14/20
- Vendor Manual (PDF, 3.15 MB) - Effective March 2, 2020 - Updated 09/27/21
- WIC Minimum Inventory Requirements (PDF, 142 KB)
- Local Agency Vendor Triage Form (PDF, 116 KB)
Last Modified: 09-27-2021