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Maternal and Family Health Administration
Nutrition and Physical Fitness Bureau
Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
Q: What is the Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program?
The purpose of the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to women and children who are nutritionally at risk and to expand the awareness and use of farmers' markets.
The District of Columbia FMNP, called "Get Fresh," was funded in April 1994. The program now operates from May 1 to November 30.
Q: Who is eligible to participate in FMNP?
Women and children (1 year to 5 years) who receive WIC Program benefits are eligible to participate in the FMNP.
Q: What is the benefit of participating in FMNP?
Under the FMNP Program, recipients get five checks with a value of $5 each (total value $25) to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. These checks can be used between May 1 and November 30..
Q: How does FMNP work?
A participant can pick up her Get Fresh checks when she comes to a WIC site for a WIC check. After showing her WIC identification to get her checks, she signs the register. The WIC staff explains the program, how to use the checks, when and where they can be used, and the foods that can be purchased.
The participant takes the checks to an authorized farmer and redeems them for the approved fresh fruits and vegetables. No change is given when the participant purchases less than $5 worth of produce. If the purchase is over $5, the WIC participant must pay the difference in cash or food stamps.
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