Farmers Market Nutrition Program
An average of 1.7 million recipients receive FMNP benefits each year.
An average of 1.7 million recipients receive FMNP benefits each year.
Farmers Market Nutrition Program
The FMNP was established by Congress in 1992, to provide fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruits and vegetables to WIC participants, and to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers’ markets.
FMNP Serves
- Women
- Infants over 4 months old
- Children 1 to 5 years of age
FMNP serves the participant categories above that have been certified to receive WIC program benefits. State agencies may provide benefits to some or all of these participant categories.
Common Locations:
- Farmers
- Farmers' Markets
- Roadside Stands
FMNP currently operates in 49 states. Check to see if your state operations a WIC FMNP.
About the WIC FMNP
FNS awards grants to states, the District of Columbia, U.S. Territories, and Indian Tribal Organizations (ITOs). The program is administered by state agencies such as state agriculture departments, health departments or ITOs.
Congress appropriates funding annual for the administration of the FMNP. Federal funds support 100 percent of the food costs and 70 percent of the administrative costs of the program.
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