okay, has anyone ever wondered why there are only certain foods that wic will give you? like, the really good cereals that are great for you, that has tons of vitamins like total, why wont they give you that?
2006-11-06 14:41:30 · 20 answers · asked by hotty 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
They try to offer cereals that are not only healthy for you but ones that are easy for kids to eat. They also have deals worked out with the product makers to be able to offer you those brands. I am very glad they have given my family help and we even eat healthier for it.
2006-11-06 18:58:28 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
since sooo many people are on wic now days they have to give u the least expensive items. Certain brands of food support wic and certain ones do not. They give u things with no added sugars,things that are excellent for yours and babys health etc. Total just is probably not the brand that is supported by wic. cheerios,corn flakes,kix etc are very good for you also and has a lot of vitamins needed in them and they are available for wic.
2006-11-06 22:45:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
Mostly because of the price. I have 3 WIC checks that I haven't even used because of the amount of milk that they give me. I have 4 gallons of milk in my fridge and the three checks will give me 6 more gallons. Yet they only allow for 2 boxes of cereal a month! What the heck is that all about? I buy my own cereal and eat it like it's going out of style but still can't finish the milk.
2006-11-06 22:50:19 · answer #3 · answered by Red 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not really sure but i have to agree a little with you on that. I'm on WIC to so i know what you mean. But in there eyes the cereals they give you to chose from are the best for you.
2006-11-06 22:53:57 · answer #4 · answered by donati12000 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
wanna know why? the reason you can only get certain baby food formulas is that wic is largely funded by Formula companies, even tho they claim to be "pro breastfeeding". Nestle, carnation, etc that make the formula also make a lot of the foods you are allowed to get with wic.
2006-11-06 22:51:21 · answer #5 · answered by Mina222 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is strange,Total brand cereal by General Mills is on the approved list.Have your WIC office furnish you with an updated product list.
2006-11-06 22:44:26 · answer #6 · answered by Gold Member 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
WIC can only provide you with the choices of the companies willing to participate in it. I did hear that they are working on adding veggies to the allowance, but it could take some time.
2006-11-06 22:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
i get WIC and i am authorized to get Total. some stores dont have an up to date list so they may say its not WIC approved, the best thing to do is go to another store.
2006-11-06 22:45:48 · answer #8 · answered by krystal 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My WIC does just as long as it's regular Total.
2006-11-06 23:59:50 · answer #9 · answered by tootlegirl 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wic will give you total and product 19 frosted sherded wheat even honey bunches of oats wic ceral has to be whole grains you can't get lucky charms on WIC i think you are very confused about the program. you do GET BRAND NAMES i get juciy juice and jiff peanut butter kraft cheese maybe wic is diffreent here in ohio i get coupons i go to the store and pick my stuff you are not required to buy off brands maybe there is a huge diffrence from state to state.
2006-11-06 22:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by ally'smom 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋