Family and I went on WiC for a few months to stay out of debt years ago. We got off the program before we had to as I got just enough to cover bills. It's a ton of paperwork and a good amount of humility going on the program.
The programs are good for some folks.
I tell people all the time that if they qualify for it, they might as well take it, cuz Uncle Sam is sure as Hell gonna charge you for it whether you qualify or not. Of course, the people I tell that to are hesitant to take it because they aren't money-grabbing scammers in the first place. If you pay for it and you need it then take what you need; no shame in that.
At any rate, because WIC is so locked-down compared to other programs, it's not one life-long govt. dependents find very appealing. That's what SSDI is for. Tell them you wet your pants and have uncontrollable violent outbreaks and you're sure to get approved whether it's true or not.
Whether or not people agree with the WIC program, there are MUCH larger social program problems to worry about.