The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program provide fresh fruits and vegetables to women, children and seniors who are nutritionally at risk.
Who is Eligible?
- Senior Participants: contact Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program for information on eligibility and benefits distribution.
- WIC Participants: are eligible to receive WIC CVC and FMNP. Contact your WIC Local Agency for more information.
Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program – FMNP
In the District, the FMNP is branded as Get Fresh. Seniors participating in the Grocery Plus/Commodity Supplemental Food Program and each pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum woman and child (1 year to 5 years of age) participating in WIC, are eligible to receive $25.00 worth of Get Fresh checks to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables from approved farmers. Farmers who sell their produce in the District of Columbia may be eligible to become an approved Get Fresh farmer.
WIC Fruit and Vegetables Checks – CVC
WIC Cash Value Check (CVC) is funded through the USDA. The Cash Value Check is a part of the regular WIC food package. The checks are issued monthly to each eligible participant. Starting October 1, 2016 the Cash Value check dollar amount increased for all participants. Children receive $8.00, pregnant, breastfeeding and post-partum women up to six months receive $11.00 and women breastfeeding multiples receive $15.00 once a month as a part of the food package.
- Application for Participation (pdf)
- 2016-2018 Vendor Agreement Form (pdf)
- 2016 Farmers’ Market Guide Book (pdf)
- Complaint Form (pdf)
- Get Fresh Poster (pdf)
- Get Fresh Festival Template (pdf)
2017 FMNP Application – 1.1 MB (pdf) 2017 FMNP Vendor Agreement – 502.4 KB (pdf)