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Anyone know about wic in Texas?

Ariadna • 23 years old. Expecting first baby 👼
Ok ladies so I'm just having a hard time. I hate people who lie to get benefits because I've never gotten any help because I was married and we had a good income. Well I'm now divorced ... I'm still stuck with my car I got before I got pregnant. I'm basically a sigle mother... I do work full time but the total take home pay is only about 1,400 a month and I pay $420 on my car and $220 of ins each month. I help my brother with bills and rent. And we'll long story short I am struggling financially. 😔😢 I want to apply for wic so I can get food for me and my little one but I'm afraid I won't even get approved because my last check stubs have overtime on them 😔 but I've been having to work crazy shifts to get by with bills. And because I have a car and my brother works too so that is extra income.. I guess my question is... Has anyone gotten wic that is in a similar situation?
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Cy

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If you go to the WIC website you can do this general questioner that will determine if you are eligible for it. It's however is not the actual application, so if it does show you qualify you'll have to make an apt and what not. Same thing if you'll need food stamps. I know this because I live in Texas and an a university recruiter, so I work with a lot of students whose families get these benefits. I believe the income is under 30000 a year, but that I'm not 100% positive on.

Cy

Cynthia • Jun 1, 2015
Questions. My biggest advice is to go early, be there 30 minutes before opening so you have a fresh case worker and the wait isn't horrible. Good luck :)

Cy

Cynthia • Jun 1, 2015
Yeah you shouldn't be worried or ashamed, I was on my own in college and had to apply for food stamps to survive. All my money was going to bills and tuition, so the 50 a month they gave me was truly a blessing. I'm sure they'll figure something out with you, you just have to be assertive and ask...

Ar

Ariadna • May 31, 2015
Thank you! Yea I tried using the tool but for some reason the system was down it wouldn't let me. I'll just have to go tomorrow to the actual office😔

Ke

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You can do a Google search and get eligibility requirements. I think for 2 people (you and a baby) the amount is "at or below $2000". Just apply...then you'll know.

Ar

Ariadna • May 31, 2015
😢

Ar

Ariadna • May 31, 2015
Thank you! I will def just apply and the worst they can do is say no

Ma

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This is the income guidelines. 

Am

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I live in KS and got laid off. My husband makes $2800/month and we got approved. You wouldn't think it would vary too much by state? 

Ke

Kelly • Jun 1, 2015
i think that the 48 states are the same

Ar

Ariadna • May 31, 2015
Hmm I don't know but I guess it's worth to try 😢
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