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I don't think there's anything else out there. We were over too for WIC. I guess you could sign up for formula coupons if you're using it. I've received over $100 in coupons and some cans free in the mail but I'm nursing so I've been giving them away on this site before they expire. Cut coupons in the Sunday paper for groceries and diapers! I do all the time. It's not much but saving $10 is better than nothing. You're very lucky. I wish we could afford for me to stay home cus I would in a heartbeat even if it meant me eating bread and water but they'd shut my water off if I quit cus I couldn't pay the bill. Ha!

That's really unfair they have a cut off like they do. Even though we're slightly over it doesn't mean a little help would hurt. I mostly just want the formula for my little girl don't care if i have anything to eat, i'll be fine. But she's looking to my husband and i to take care of her and it's so d__n hard.

It isn't fair. We were slightly over as well and when the woman told me that I didn't qualify, I just sat their looking at her. She then whispered, let me see what I could do. So, now we get WIC. We were only over by like 50 or 60 bucks and we sure needed the help.

Yeah we're over by 77.84 a paycheck. it's so annoying.

I qualified for it but since Emma's dad was living with me his income had to be included even though we weren't married. I could have lied and they wouldn't of checked into it but I live like two blocks from our county public health building and everyone in town knows who we are and we just built a house so of course we'd get busted! I wanted to say just cus we built a house doesn't mean we're rich! Our mortage is the same as what most people pay for rent so it's not like we're not struggling! I think if I had to buy formula we'd be hurting and I've got so many diapers from people that we're set for a couple months at least.

Most places have food drives. Like churches, Salvation Army, ect. My family has been there too. My parents usually get the food basket things from school programs and such.

It's so hard! We are over by just a bit and it's such c___p! I finally switched to generic formula- Ijust can't do the high prices of Enfamil anymore. This is the one thing we didn't plan on, I just knew I would b___stfeed; unfortunately it didn't work out that way.

That's what happened with me. All I wanted was to feel the connection with my daughter by b___st feeding but I'm unable to make enough to make her happy. She's my lil miss piggy. So had to go to formula.

I'm not sure how it works in America, but in England fi you are over by a few pound they deduct that from the amount they give you, so you are still getting something (hope you understand what I mean). I don't get a lot, just £100 a week tax credit that is to feed and clothe 5 people. I would happily go without for as long as the kids are getting, but with me b___stfeeding it's important I eat often. We go for the stores own brands with most foods. I don't mind Asda SmartPrice beans, spaghetti etc... but there is certain ones I would never get! Nappies cost £20 a week for us, heating is quite high during the winter - I swapped card metre for a normal ones do I get bills, that way I won't run out ever. Is there nothing that you could go without? Or is there no way you can get a part time job? A couple of hours pay will be better than none. If you work when your partner is home you won't need to pay for childcare costs.

maybe you could try making baby food it is cheaper (1 sweet potato fills about 5 four oz. jars) it takes some time and a blender or food processor but you can take out a little bit frome every meal you prepare and it is freezable. plus there is a lot more varity if you make your own you can also freeze it in cie cube trays and put it in (labled of course so you know what it is for sure and when you made it) and put it in bags after it is froze and you shouldnt feel like c___p my dh and i are the same way and staying at home can be boring sometimes but by doing so the child is raised your way good luck

It's kinda strange my hubby won't let me work now since the whole time I was pregnant I would go on and on about how much I really wanted to be home wth our daughter. I mentioned getting a graveyard job to him and he freaked he thought I was meaning he wasn't doing good enough (typical man thought... LOL) So basically it's a wierd situation but he's such a wonderful man and appreciate all he's trying to do. Just wanted to find a way to help. We do use generic brands with everything we just have too many bills from stuff we got before we got pregnant. And just can't get caught up. We weren't ready (daughter was a oops) But we love her so much and wouldn't trade her for the world.

-To momma- Thats a way good idea thanks a lot

Find out is your area has a Gleaner's a__sociation. This is an organization that goes into grocery stores and sorts the fruits and veggies, dairy, breads, canned goods, etc... by date and freshness. When things are not as "grocery store ready" as they should be (in our case, that's when the dairy is within three days of it's pull date, or the veggies have been out for three days). This gets divided up amongst the Gleaner's in the a__sociation based on how many hours you help out per week (more hours = more goods). We are a family of 5 and I have gotten my food bill down to about $40 - $50 per MONTH because of being a Gleaner. I can even take my youngest with me when she's not in school.

If you make too much for WIC, you'd make too much for food stamps too. One thing that will probably cheer your husband up is the income tax refund you'll be likely to get this year. With the child tax credit, you'll get back up to $1000 of federal tax you've paid. If you qualify for earned income credit you'll get even more. I do mine online with H&R block, it's free and I usually get the refund within 2 weeks. That's still a couple of months away, though. There are food banks where you can get food, but I know people who've gone and they get strange stuff...it's also intended for people who are really starving. My husband and I were actually so broke after our first daughter that all we ate for months was plain white rice or mac&cheese. I don't know why I didn't think of food banks then. Like Momma mentioned, try making your own baby food. That saves so much money. To make your own baby food, peel and chop (if appropriate), add water and cook until soft. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the food to the blender, and add some of the cooking liquid. Puree, and add more water as needed to get the consistency you want. Sweet potato works great, so do frozen peaches. Start with single ingredients, then make different combos as your baby gets a little older. I used to make chicken and rice or chicken stew for my first daughter that way. Don't add any spices. Freeze it like Momma described, then thaw one or two cubes in the microwave for each feeding (stir well and check temp before feeding). I read that you can't make your own baby carrots, though, because of chemicals that might be in the carrots, even organic ones.

Oh, I forgot...if you thin it too much, or if you make a bunch, freeze it and then your baby moves on to thicker foods, you can thicken it with rice cereal.

Brittany ..... if you go to your local church they should have a pantry .They can usually help with all the items you mentioned . Catholic Charities is a great organization . They sometimes have food cards for local supermarkets .It is there for people that , like your family, need a bit of help . Don't feel bad about needed it . Someday when things are better for you , you could give some back to help another family in need . Good luck and God bless .