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9. whats sad is i see a lot of ppl using WIC to buy their groceries at 7-11, where everything is 3

Fri Nov 8, 2013, 12:16 PM

Nov 2013

times more expensive than at the grocery store 2 miles away.

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Anyone know why SNAP and WIC have different food standards? [View all] SHRED Nov 2013 OP

I've been doing SNAP since 2009 Puzzledtraveller Nov 2013 #1

WIC came from a prescription program to address food caused illnesses, Jesus Malverde Nov 2013 #2

My daughter got WIC Freddie Nov 2013 #7

canned beans are not on the approved list for many states cali Nov 2013 #8

the govt peanutbutter Niceguy1 Nov 2013 #17

Can you purchase soda with SNAP? SHRED Nov 2013 #10

yes. I don't drink soda other than gingerale which I find cali Nov 2013 #13

WIC causes the line to be held up Capt. Obvious Nov 2013 #5

WIC is for pregnant women and young children blogslut Nov 2013 #14

I suspect retailers are behind the strictness. justice1 Nov 2013 #15