First time?

First time buying groceries? Welcome! Here is how to buy milk, step by step.

1. Milk is sold at a handful of participating stores near you.

2. Walk in to find out whether one of them has milk for you today; finding out costs $20.

3. Or call ahead, one item per call: here is how to reach an operator.

4. Bread is a second visit, with a second cover charge.

5. If no store near you has milk, prove it, and you may request a gap exception for a store that might.

6. Before you buy, request prior authorization and explain why you need milk.

7. Once approved, return to step 1.