Go Fresh with the Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program!
Fresh Finds Await in Bulloch County
This June, your taste buds are in for a treat! Fresh fruits and vegetables are making a triumphant return to your plate through the Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program. On June 3 and 4, head over to the Bulloch County Health Department to grab your share of $30 worth of vibrant produce. It’s your chance to indulge in the delightful flavors of local harvests while supporting our community farmers.
What is the Farmers Market Nutrition Program?
Imagine wandering through a sun-kissed market, the air rich with the scent of ripe tomatoes and fragrant basil. The Georgia WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) turns this daydream into reality, empowering WIC participants to embrace the bounty of our local gardens. From May 1 to October 30, eligible participants can use their eWIC cards to snag fresh, unprocessed fruits, veggies, and delightful herbs at farmers markets across the state.
This program is a fantastic initiative funded by the USDA, designed to encourage healthy eating among women, infants, and children. But hurry—a limited supply means early birds will be the ones to feast!
Who Can Join the Fun?
Curious if you can participate? If you’re a WIC participant and fall into one of these categories, you’re in luck:
- Pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding women
- Infants aged six months and older
- Children up to five years old
Time to gather those little ones and experience the joy of choosing vibrant veggies together!
How to Claim Your Produce
Don’t let this opportunity slip through your fingers! Swing by the Bulloch County Health Department located at 1 W. Altman Street, Statesboro, GA 31545, from 9 AM to 2 PM on June 3 and 4. But a word to the wise: arrivals should be early—those tempting tomatoes and crisp greens are sure to fly off the shelves!
Explore More!
For further details, delicious updates, and mouthwatering tidbits about this thriving program, visit Georgia’s DPH or give them a call at 1 (855) 473-4374.
Let your culinary adventure begin! Dive into the freshness of local produce, create colorful salads, or whip up tasty stir-fries packed with nutrients. Whether it’s a summer salad bursting with flavor or a cozy vegetable soup bubbling on the stove, the possibilities are endless—and absolutely delicious!
So, what are you waiting for? Gather your community, savor the taste of fresh, local produce, and let your kitchen be the canvas for a gourmet masterpiece this summer. Happy feasting! 🍅🥦🌽
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