The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) provides fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs to eligible women, children, and seniors.
Program
Increases the intake of fruits and vegetables.
Expands the use of farmers markets, farm stores, and community supported agriculture programs.
Increases sales of Washington grown fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The Snohomish Health District supports the state’s Farmers Market Nutrition Program by offering families in the Women, Infant and Children (WIC) nutrition program extra vouchers for fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food at local markets and farm stands. Let us help you eat healthy while supporting Snohomish County vendors and farmers. These special WIC vouchers are handed out at the beginning of the summer on a first-come, first served basis.
Find out more about how to receive WIC Voucher to shop for fruit and vegetables at your local farmers market in Snohomish County go to https://www.wicprograms.org/co/wa-snohomish.
The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
Is part of the Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program improves nutrition for low-income adults over age 60. Applications must be received by June 6, 2023. Here is the link to the online application. https://www.snohomishcountywa.gov/1002/Nutrition-Programs
Eligible low-income seniors receive one $80 benefit card to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets and farm stands.
The application period ends June 6, 2023
For application assistance contact your case manager or ADRN representative at: 425-513-1900. To request an application in the mail, call (425) 388-7393.
Eligible applications received (via mail or online) by May 6, 2023 will receive priority. If funding is still available after this date, additional eligible applicants will receive vouchers on a first come, first served basis.