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To: EEGator
IS WIC the same as SNAP?

No. Completely different program. WIC is highly restrictive of what you can buy.

You can buy oatmeal, brown rice, whole wheat pasta or whole wheat bread on WIC as your grain. Certain cold cereals, not the frosted or flavored. For protein you can get; canned fish, peanut butter or dried beans. For dairy, skim milk, low fat yogurt, cheese and eggs. Juice is 100% juice only.

You are also allowed a certain amount of fresh fruits and vegetables.

No oils, sugar, meat or salt.

SNAP has no restrictions on what foods you can buy and can even be used to buy prepared foods.

20 posted on 08/20/2020 8:47:08 PM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (And lead us not into hysteria, but deliver us from the handwashers. Amen!)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

Why is WIC so restrictive when it’s for young kids? Do they give cash or just food. I think you have to show up for appointments. Isn’t WIC about breastfeeding?

Can you get WIC and snap simultaneously? They shouldn’t allow sofa and chips on snap.


22 posted on 08/20/2020 9:15:45 PM PDT by gcparent (Justice Brett Kavanaugh)
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