Retail Satire
WIC Shoppers Can Finally Order Groceries Online
A USDA final rule opens online ordering to about 7 million WIC participants starting Dec. 7. The paperwork arrived first.
Based on real news: USDA greenlights WIC online ordering (Grocery Dive)
WASHINGTON—The USDA published a final rule that will let WIC participants nationwide use their benefits to order groceries online, effective Dec. 7, Grocery Dive reported. About 7 million people participate in the program. Instacart said it plans to support online WIC payments by the end of 2027.
Marjorie Pell noted that the rule took several years and that the eligible-items list still names cereal by the ounce (cereal, aisle 9, middle shelf).
Marjorie Pell noted that the rule took several years and that the eligible-items list still names cereal by the ounce (cereal, aisle 9, middle shelf). Some things should stay exactly where they are.
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Riffing on: USDA greenlights WIC online ordering, Grocery Dive