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Female Voice: I'm Kate Bradley with the National Disability Institute
and today's edition of MoneyMondays!
Did you know that forty-five percent of all infants in the U.S. receive WIC?
W-I-C or WIC is a federal nutritious food and education program for women,
infants and children -- - specifically, pregnant moms and kids under five.
Programs vary state to state but the average monthly benefit is forty dollars!
Music/SFX: Transitional cue Female Voice: Myth: You shouldn't apply for WIC
because there might be someone more in need than you.
Music/SFX: Transitional cue Female Voice: Fact:
Just because you get WIC benefits doesn't mean others won't.
All who qualify, benefit!
Plus, if you receive SSI, you may qualify to get WIC benefits as well.
WIC benefits include nutritious food or coupons to buy things like milk, juice, eggs, cheese,
cereal, formula and access to a number of free health services.
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