WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a dual purpose program which benefits both WIC participants and farmers. In the program, WIC participants are given four $5 coupons with which to purchase authorized fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from authorized farmers at farmers’ markets and farm stands.
The WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a dual purpose program which benefits both WIC participants and farmers. In the program, WIC participants are given four $5 coupons with which to purchase authorized fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs from authorized farmers at farmers’ markets and farm stands.
During fiscal year 2020, Ohio received $447,916 in federal funding, which allowed 24,635 participants to receive farmers' market benefits. In all, 257 farmers, 42 markets and 151 farm stands were authorized in 65 counties.
Mailing Address:
Ohio Department of Health
WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
246 North High Street, 4th floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Telephone: 1-800-282-3435
Fax: (614) 564-2470
E-mail: OHWIC@odh.ohio.gov
