Has anyone tried to use coupons with the new WIC program

[CW&M Mom]

Specifically the fruit and veggie voucher/check they give out???

Here in Kansas they are giving you a $6.00 I guess voucher where you can spend on any fruit or veggie (fresh, frozen or canned) (with a few limitations on the canned and no potatoes). You can spend more than the $6.00 and you just pay the difference.

So now I wonder....would I be able to use a coupon or two with that particular WIC transaction??? Just trying to get more bang for my buck KWIM?

Anyone tried it yet?

[cpaige]

As far as I know (and I get WIC also), they encourage us to use coupons as it saves the program $$. I do not have the new checks yet as I had my son in August, so my checks are good for awhile and are of the old list. In NJ we are getting $8.00 (i think) for fruits and veggies. If I may ask you...what are the limitations on the soymilk? I've been waiting for it as regular milk and me do not go well together!!

[CW&M Mom]

Oh soo jealous on the $8 for fruit and veggies.

I haven't seen anything for soymilk but to my understanding if you get a script from a doctor stating you cannot drink reg milk....they usually will give you soy (but not rice).

They also will do lactose free if needed.

[ivegot3]

I just got my new vouchers yesterday so I haven't tried. I live in Arkansas - we got 8 bucks for the veggies. They were doing the 14$ worth of farmer's market checks. Each check was 2$ etc. But - our local market...rarely actually has much out there so I was stoked to see this new addition the program. Let me know how it goes for you should you try. I would like to get as much for my buck too!

[cpaige]

Oh soo jealous on the $8 for fruit and veggies.

I haven't seen anything for soymilk but to my understanding if you get a script from a doctor stating you cannot drink reg milk....they usually will give you soy (but not rice).

They also will do lactose free if needed.

They just changed it!! WOOWHOOO!!! So now we can get soymilk, which will certainly do my tummy better!!