W.I.C. (Women Infants and Children Program) And Farmers Collaborate Efforts
The Women Infants and Children's (WIC) Program at the Health Department will kick off its annual Farmer's Market Nutrition Program only for active Columbus and Fort Benning WIC participants on Friday July 16, 2010. The kickoff begins at 8:00 am and will continue throughout the day on a first come, first serve basis.
The program will provide coupons to WIC participants, women and children over 6 months, to purchase locally grown fruits and vegetables directly from authorized farmers markets in their community. Fresh fruits and vegetables will be available for purchase with WIC coupons in the back parking lot of:
Columbus Health Department
Health and Human Service Building
2100 Comer Avenue, Columbus, GA 31904.
WIC participants must bring their WIC Card and a Picture Identification to receive Farmer's Market Coupons for free produce.
Who Benefits:
Local Farmers
WIC Participants
Georgia Agriculture
Purpose of the Program:
- To encourage WIC participants to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables
- To promote the purchase and consumption of locally grown fruits and vegetables
For more information, call our WIC Farmer’s Market program information line at 706 321-6459.