WIC participants can visit a WIC-authorized vendor (grocery store or pharmacy) of their choice, shop for WIC-approved supplemental foods, and complete the transaction at the cash register using an eWIC card.
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Vendor Training
Mississippi WIC will conduct annual training for vendors regarding changes and updates to policies and procedures. All authorized WIC vendors are required to complete annual training each Federal Fiscal Year.
Training closes April 30, 2026.
2026 Training Requirements
- In-person training is required.
- Virtual or alternative training options will not be offered.
Attendance Requirements
- At least one representative per vendor must attend an in-person training session.
- If the designated training representative is unavailable, this must be indicated during registration, and an alternate representative must attend.
- Corporate vendors must ensure that each store listed in the current Vendor Agreement completes in-person training.
Registration
- Advance registration is required. Vendors must register for and attend one in-person training session.
- Training dates, locations, and session times are available within the registration form.
Compliance
Failure to complete required in-person annual training may result in sanctions or disqualification from the WIC program.
Vendor Advisory Meeting
Next vendor advisory meeting: May 21, 2026 at noon CT.
Join vendor meeting
Online via Microsoft Teams:
Meeting ID: 242 764 409 948
Passcode: bYnP2r
Vendor advisory meetings are used to share updates, gather information, and address vendor questions. Authorized vendors are advised to join.
If you have any questions, please e-mail the MSDH Vendor Management team at vmu@msdh.ms.gov.
Upcoming Meetings
Vendor advisory meetings are held bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month unless otherwise informed by the MSDH Vendor Management Unit.
- Thursday, July 16, 2026
- Thursday, September 17, 2026
- Thursday, November 19, 2026
Previous Meetings
Vendor Documents
- List of Authorized WIC Vendors
- Mississippi WIC Approved Product List
- Mississippi WIC Approved Product List Updates
- View allApplications, forms and requirements
Contact the WIC Vendor Management team at 1-800-359-7832 or write to vmu@msdh.ms.gov.

