Question:
Embarassing, but going to ask it anyways; protein shakes & foodstamps

This question is kind of embarassing, but I'm going to ask it anyways. Is there anyone in the state of Illinois who can tell me if you can purchase protein powders, shakes, or drinks with foodstamps (the link card)? I am recently unemployed & had to sign up for public assistance & unemployment until I can get back on my feet, and I would really like to keep up with nutritional intake, but obviously it's more expensive than I can afford right now with my limited finances? So if anyone from Illinois or any other state for that matter can answer this question for me, I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance. And happy losing! Rochelle    — mzunderstood702 (posted on June 1, 2004)

May 31, 2004
I know it is possible to buy protein shakes at grocery stores and even Wal-Mart in ND and MO with foodstamps. It helps a lot with those spendy shakes. Good luck!
   — kb0lqx

May 31, 2004
Another suggestion: No Sugar Added Carnation Instant Breakfast stirred in milk with about 1/3 cup of powdered milk stirred in to boost the protein count. Not the greatest, but will help you get your protein in and is readily accessible in most grocery stores.
   — Cathy S.

May 31, 2004
yes you can , its not always the best stuff, but, heres a neat thing, one of the gang in my support group told me that one of the larger health food stores took food stamps, and she was able to get the designer whey and such there.... might bwe worth looking into , ( this in in missouri)
   — bethlaf

June 1, 2004
If you are on several kinds of public assistance, are you also on Medicaid? I know Medicaid will pay for just about everything so long as your doc prescribes it. Because this is a health issue, I don't see why they wouldn't.
   — RebeccaP

June 1, 2004
Shakes/drinks/bars yes, but powder no...
   — Amanda M.