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For the intention of this particular poll, I was only referring to those programs that are available to people who are without income or on a very limited income.
WIC's available to almost any new mother who wants it.
I think, at the time I was on it, the criteria was that your income had to be less than twice as much as the poverty level (whatever that was at the time).
I can't remember what that exact number was, in dollars and cents, but nearly anyone who wanted it would've qualified, even working class/ middle class folks.
I think their objective was less to help destitute mothers with zero income, and more to ensure that the children of the working poor got the best start in life by eating a healthy diet.
They also had mandatory classes that recipients had to attend, mostly having to do with nutrition.
They were strong proponents of breastfeeding, and offered a lot of resources, support and encouragement (and extra food vouchers) for moms who were doing that.
Of course, this was nearly 20 years ago. It may have changed.
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