What is the WIC
Farmers Market Nutrition Program?
- EXTRA food benefits are offered to eligible WIC participants.
- These benefits can only be used at authorized farmers markets and roadside stands.
- Must be used during the farmers market season, usually May 1st - September 30th.
Are all WIC participants eligible
to get these extra benefits?
No. These farmers market benefits are only offered at select Public Health Departments. And, due to limited funding not all eligible WIC participants will receive FMNP benefits.
- Call your WIC office to see if your location has been selected and if you and your family qualify.
- This webpage lists the participating health departments. NOTE: This link will open in a new tab.
How do I get and use
Farmers Market benefits?
If eligible, you will receive the benefits through a mobile app called the SoliMarket Shopper App. WIC Shopper Cards may also be available.
Play the video linked above to learn:
- How to get the Solimarket Shopper App
- How to make purchases with the app
NOTE: The video link will open in a new tab!
What can I buy with
WIC Farmers Market benefits?
You CAN buy locally grown fruits, vegetables, and fresh-cut herbs.
LINK to list of approved produce. NOTE: This link will open in a new tab!
You CANNOT buy:
- Potted herbs
- Honey
- Maple syrup
- Cider
- Nuts or seeds
- Eggs
- Meat
- Cheese
- Seafood
Reminder
In addition to your SC WIC farmers market benefits, you can pay with cash, debit or credit cards, and many markets also accept SNAP benefits.
"Locally grown" means that the approved produce must be grown IN South Carolina.