Amity
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I think it's Women & Infant Care, but I could be wrong and it doesn't matter.
Yes, it is a free program, but you do have to qualify. I'm assuming that two people with a baby that are both on disability would qualify.
WIC covers nutritious foods for pregnant women, as well as for infants. Things such as formula, milk, cheese, nutritious cereals, etc. It is limited and is not as extensive as food stamps as to what you can get with it.
My daughter and son-in-law applied for WIC here in Southern Calif. and they had to jump through hoops to get accepted.
I'm glad. I'm glad for the hoops....helps a little at least, against those who want to abuse the program.
My daughter could only get UNsweetened cereals (plain corn flakes, no Frosted flakes), cheese as long as it wasn't processed (no cheese in the little individual plastic wrappers), whole milk, etc.
The rules and regs regarding WIC are pretty strict.....making sure parents are only getting healthy, nutricious foods for their children.