Farmer's Market Nutrition Programs (FMNP)

Farmers Market Nutrition Program The WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is associated with the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children, popularly known as WIC. Eligible WIC participants are issued FMNP coupons in addition to their regular WIC benefits. These coupons can be used to buy eligible foods from farmers, farmers' markets or roadside stands that have been approved by the state agency to accept FMNP coupons. FMNP feature photo 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. Links State Agency Contacts Grant Levels Program Data Fact sheet WIC Works Resource System Senior FMNP Benefits.gov