WIC: How the program has changed

[Ggbwg]

I just went back on WIC yesterday for my son. I had quit it for a while because it was not worth the hassle we had to go through for so little. I have to say, i am very impressed w/ the new program. Maybe this isn't new to others but new for me here in Nebraska.

Were a family of 4 and here is what we will be getting each month now.
2 Bottles of Juice 64oz.
2 loaves of whole wheat bread
1 jar store brand PB or Beans in bag or 4 cans
3 Gal Milk
1 16oz store brand Cheese
1 Doz med or Large eggs
$6 in Fresh Fruit

I am excited over this new program

[loladooder99]

That sounds almost exactly like the Wic program in alabama.

[mommytaylor]

Nebraska sounds like Iowa. We just now got $6 on frozen/fresh veggies or fruit... and can use coupons and pay any difference.

So last month our GG Steamers were on sale here for $1.29. I used 10 $.50/1 Qs to make them $.79 each or $7.90 for 10. WIC Check paid $6.00 towards them and I paid $1.90.

A typical WIC month in Iowa:
$6.00 Fresh/frozen fuit or vegetables
3 gallons whole milk
1 quart whole milk
2 loaves whole wheat bread
36oz Cereal
2 64oz Fruit Juice
4 cans Beans
1 Dozen Eggs
16oz Natural Cheese

VERY helpful. We pretty much shop only at Aldi's - it's nice to be able to coupon again when I use the WIC checks

[Khaelasmommy08]

I am in Florida and that sounds a lot like what they will be giving starting in Nov. I always asked myself why not give children fruits and veggies and whole grains? That's a great idea!!

[elizabethhouts]

I am in Ohio and Exclusively breastfeeding. Each I am getting (I think- this is from memory and this is the first month I am getting this package):

- 4 milks
- 2 juices
- 16 oz whole grains (about 1 loaf of bread)
- 30 oz tuna (6 cans)
- 64 oz canned beans (I think like 4 cans)
- 2 lbs cheese
- 36 oz cereal
- 1 jar PB
- $10 fruit/veggie voucher
- 2 cartons of Eggs

Seriously, It helps SO much to get WIC. I know some people who complain about the cereals and all that, but I am so grateful. (Sure, I do like my cocoa crispies, but healthy cereals are good, too). I love all the changes they have made and I am so happy we can use coupons with the fruit and veggie vouchers. That will stretch it so much further.

[Ggbwg]

Originally Posted by mommytaylor Nebraska sounds like Iowa. We just now got $6 on frozen/fresh veggies or fruit... and can use coupons and pay any difference. So last month our GG Steamers were on sale here for $1.29. I used 10 $.50/1 Qs to make them $.79 each or $7.90 for 10. WIC Check paid $6.00 towards them and I paid $1.90. A typical WIC month in Iowa: $6.00 Fresh/frozen fuit or vegetables 3 gallons whole milk 1 quart whole milk 2 loaves whole wheat bread 36oz Cereal 2 64oz Fruit Juice 4 cans Beans 1 Dozen Eggs 16oz Natural Cheese VERY helpful. We pretty much shop only at Aldi's - it's nice to be able to coupon again when I use the WIC checks

When i lived in Council Bluffs, IA they would give you checks to use at the Farmers market during the summer. I loved that so much! We would always get corn, watermelon & cucumbers.

[shsshorty7]

When your little one turns 6 months they start giving them fruits and vegetables and meats(baby food in jars/plastic containers) instead of infant juice.

[434Teresa]

I have teen boys and I got it with them. now I have 2 year old twins and I get for them now and ours has not changed much at all form 1995 to now. we get less stuff now then we did back then. However they are saying that we can start getting some fruits/ vegs soon..

[JOURDYSMOM]

ours has been like that for nearly a year... it is WAY less than we got even a year ago, but every bit helps!

[cpaige]

They just recently revamped the whole WIC program!! I am still on the 'old WIC' checks, until December, and can't wait to be able to get Soymilk once I get the New ones!!