what are wic vouchers?
The Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is a free WIC voucher program used at Galveston's Own Farmers Market and available to customers already using federal Women Infants Children (WIC) benefits.
WIC clients can receive these vouchers to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from local GOFM farmers-- $30 in vouchers for each infant over 4 months, child, and pregnant/breastfeeding/postpartum parent who receives WIC!
These vouchers are free and do not affect clients' other WIC benefits; they are in addition to existing benefits.
WIC voucher booklets are given out at GOFM. In Galveston County, the only participating FMNP market is Galveston's Own Farmers' Market.
Distribution Starts: April 7, 2024
Distribution Ends: September 29, 2024
Vouchers Expire: October 27, 2024
How do I Receive FMNP?
Have your WIC Shopping List ready (looks like this)! You can receive this from your WIC Office (Galveston Island WIC Clinic is located at the Island Community Center)
Upon arriving at market, go to the GOFM Information Tent. We are happy to introduce you to the farmers who can accept your vouchers & demonstrate exactly how to use them--it's easy!
How do I use FMNP?
Can only be used on fresh fruits & vegetables.
WIC vouchers are used like cash with farmers at GOFM locations. There is no cashback on vouchers.
WIC vouchers must be used before October 31st.
Unlike SNAP benefits, WIC vouchers are not a part of GOFM's matching program MarketMatch.
Click here to learn about SNAP at the farmers' market and the MarketMatch program.
Questions?
Contact GOFM's Executive Director, Casey McAuliffe, at 512-635-4912 or at info@gofarmersmarket.com. To find out GOFM's schedule for distributing WIC vouchers, please call your local WIC clinic or contact GOFM.
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