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California WIC App

California WIC App

by CDPH

69K ratings
106 reviews
📚 Education
🛍️ Shopping
Free

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Released
May 31, 2019
Updated
October 14, 2026

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CDPH
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Access your WIC benefits, view appointments, and find approved foods. This app helps California WIC participants easily manage their nutrition program, locate WIC stores and clinics, and scan items to confirm WIC eligibility while shopping.

✓View upcoming appointments
✓View issued food benefits
✓Scan UPCs for WIC approval
✓Locate WIC stores
✓Locate WIC clinics
✓Nutrition information
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What users say about California WIC App

Reviews of California WIC App are mixed: the Education app is rated 4.9/5 from 69K App Store ratings. What users like most: convenient and helpful app, easy to use and navigate. Top complaints: frequent crashes and login issues, slow loading times, especially in stores. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Convenient and helpful app
  • 🚀Easy to use and navigate
  • 💡Useful features like checking balances and appointments
  • 🙏Grateful for the support provided by the WIC program

Negative things

  • 🐛Frequent crashes and login issues
  • ⏱️Slow loading times, especially in stores
  • 🤔Inconsistent scanning functionality
  • 🤯Frustrating registration and password reset problems
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What's New in California WIC App

2.0.1

October 14, 2026

- Enhanced compatibility with the latest OS - Fixed bugs and overall app improvement and performances

User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Fix the app!!

Please fix the app!! I want to be able to see my benefits and shop!!!
NNoBS1105

Can’t log in

Stating user not found. I just got this log in 2 weeks ago. What’s going on???
BBliffenJ

Scan

No longer lets me scan anything in the app which was really helpful cause not all stores have the same WIC approved items like Walmart for example
Hhangry777

Won’t let me login

Keeps telling me user not found when I know I have the right info
BBabyBoss96

App crashes when doing birthday

App constantly crashes when try to register so how am I supposed to register I tried using my info for the wic classes and it says no user found
BBluocean420
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Developer apps

PNS Calculator
PNS Calculator

by The California Department Of Public Health

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

4 issues

Unable to register due to birthday format issue

Bug

Logged out users unable to log back in

Bug

App crashing or not loading at all

Bug

Inconsistent behavior when checking balances

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Improve barcode scanning and item identification

Feature

Add more store integration for easier shopping

Feature

Enhance app stability and reduce bugs

Feature

Streamline login and account management

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FAQ

What does the California WIC App do?

The California WIC App allows WIC participants to view upcoming appointments and their food benefits. It also helps with shopping by enabling users to scan UPCs to check if an item is WIC approved and provides information on the locations of WIC stores and clinics across California.

Who is eligible to use the California WIC App?

The app is designed for current participants of the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) in California. Eligibility criteria include being a pregnant woman, a breastfeeding woman, a woman who recently had a baby, or having an infant or child up to age five, and meeting income guidelines.

Is the California WIC App free to use?

Yes, the California WIC App is completely free to download and use. It is a federally-funded program designed to provide support and information to eligible families.

Can I use the app to find WIC approved foods?

Yes, a key feature of the app is the ability to scan UPCs while shopping. This allows you to quickly determine if a specific product is WIC approved before purchasing it, making your shopping experience easier.

Where can I find WIC approved grocery stores and clinics using the app?

The app provides information on the locations of WIC Stores and WIC Clinics throughout the State of California. This feature helps participants easily find nearby resources for purchasing WIC approved foods and accessing program services.