If you're on wic/snap are still providing?

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You have a full time job, and pay full rent and utilities. But you qualify for these programs. And have another baby. (Only 3 kiddos total) Are you still providing?

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Not on foodstamps, but my family did qualify for WIC - guidelines for WIC (in my area at least) for our family size, we would have to make *more* than $6,000 a month to NOT qualify. We make considerably less than that, and we are consider ourselves financially solid. We turned down WIC at first because we didn't understand it, and we also thought if we accepted it, we'd be taking it away from someone more needy. Which apparently is not true. WIC is specifically for Pregnant Women and Mothers (up to a certain age) to simply get nutrition oriented things. Fresh fruit & veggies, 1% milk, whole wheat bread and peanut butter. That's it. And it's a phenomenal program.

As for Foodstamps/Snap - there are strict guidelines. No matter what, everyone who qualifies, deserves them. There is no shame in that. They could be working their asses off trying to make ends meet, and not having to worry about food, could take a world of worry off their shoulders. Especially if they have to decide between feeding their family or paying a bill or putting fuel in the car. I have never needed to be on food assistance, but I sincerely hope, that if I ever needed to be, people would be kind and understanding. Situations do not define people. Maybe I'm just reading into this, but I feel like this post is a stab at people who have accepted help and are trying to make their lives, and the lives of their families better. I hope I'm wrong. But if this post is intended to shame people, then shame on you.

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I read an interesting statistic that said for every $1 that snap puts out, $1.73 comes back to the economy.

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If a parent is working, has worked, or someday will work, they're paying in and they're entitled to use the benefits they pay for! Of course use them to support your family if you need to! If a parent can't work because they're disabled then they STILL are entitled to those benefits and of course should use them if needed!

No shame! Feed your families and be happy!

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I'm not sure what you mean by this... Are you asking if you should be "allowed" to be  using those programs if you're working? They're used for assistance. If you need it, use it. Especially if you qualify. That's what they're there for.

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It's called assistance for a reason. They're ASSISTING you with providing for your family.

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My husband and I work full-time, though I'm currently on unpaid maternity leave. I have Wic and food stamps and appreciate them very much while we're on one income.

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Yes 100%

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My cousin was on wic/snap and she worked to provide for her kids. Her mom and I helped with babysitting when we could. Kids can be expensive, especially babies. It helped her go to school when she had the second one so she could cut some hours back and attend classes. Her youngest is almost 2 and she got off snap/wic. There's nothing wrong with getting a little help when it comes to kids.

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Huh??

If you're on wic/snap are still providing?

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