I built WIC Recipe Parser for LingHacks VII. So after it I will be turning it into a free, permanent tool for the 4.7 million families who rely on WIC benefits.
What's coming next:
Phase 1 — Stabilize & Launch (This Week)
- Adding a clear state-specific disclaimer
- Testing on mobile devices
- Securing a custom domain
- Reaching out to local WIC clinics
Phase 2 — Recipe Expansion (Weeks 2–4)
- 50+ culturally diverse pre-loaded recipes (breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks)
- Family-size scaler with smart quantity rounding
- Recipes from the community — submit your own!
Phase 3 — Taste & Nutrition Science (Weeks 4–8)
- Flavor bridge technique: every substitution comes with a "why this tastes right" note
- Nutrition preservation score so families know they're not losing nutrients
- Better AI prompts focused on taste, not just eligibility
Phase 4 — User Feedback Loop (Weeks 6–12)
- In-app thumbs up/down on every recipe
- Community recipe submissions
- State-by-state WIC list verification with user help
The app will always be free at the point of use. If you know a WIC family, a food bank, or a clinic that could use this, send them the link.
Built for LingHacks VII. Growing for the 4.7 million.
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