You may have already heard, but there are a few important-to-know changes to WIC at the farmers’ market this season. FMNP benefits became available July 1st. This is the bonus nutrition incentive portion of WIC participants’ budget, only good for Maine-grown fruits and vegetables bought directly from farmers like you. This year, that benefit is […]
What is WIC?
March 4, 2013 CategoriesOverview of WIC Program The Maine Department of Health and Human Services and the Maine Department of Agriculture cooperate to sponsor the Maine WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program. Using federal funding, these special WIC checks are given to folks who already qualify for the regular WIC checks (redeemable in stores for certain products.) The Farmers’ […]