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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2026 Mississippi WIC Vendor Reauthorization Now Open
The Mississippi WIC Program has opened the 2026 Vendor Reauthorization Application period for currently authorized WIC vendors. All vendors seeking to continue participation in the Mississippi WIC Program must complete the reauthorization process no later than June 30, 2026.
Important Registration Requirement: Before accessing the reauthorization application, vendors must first complete the OpenGov registration process. Registration approval is not immediate and may take 24–48 hours to process. Vendors are encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid delays in submitting their application.
Online Submission Only: The Mississippi WIC Program will only accept reauthorization applications submitted through the OpenGov online application system. Paper applications, mailed documents, emailed applications, and faxed applications will not be accepted.
Vendors should have the following documents available when completing the application:
- Business License
- Privilege Tax License
- Retail Food Establishment License
- Form W-9
- Vendor Technology Survey
- Additional Store Attachment (if applicable)
- Grocery Price Survey
- Store Brand Declaration Form
- Pharmacy Price Survey (when applicable)
- Pharmacy License/Permit (when applicable)
Do not wait until the deadline to begin the process. Complete your OpenGov registration and submit your reauthorization application before June 30, 2026, to ensure continued participation in the Mississippi WIC Program.
Vendor Training
Annual vendor training has closed for 2026. For questions concerning training, contact VMU@msdh.ms.gov.
Vendor Advisory Meeting
Next vendor advisory meeting: July 16, 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 Alerts
Latest notices on WIC food changes, vendor procedures, and more.
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.
