The Washoe County Health District has started offering Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program participants coupons to use at select farmers markets.
The WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program was established to provide fresh, unprepared, locally grown fruit and vegetables to WIC participants.
Washoe County Health District WIC participants are encouraged to contact their local office to receive their coupons.
601 W. Moana Lane, Suite #3 – 828-6600
1001 E. 9th Street, Building B – 328-2299
880 Alder Avenue, Incline Village – 828-6600
The coupons can be redeemed at the following Farmers Markets in Washoe County beginning the first week in June:
The Sands Farmers Market The Village Farmers Market Tuesday Morning Market
345 N. Arlington Ave 1119 California Street 231 Pyramid Way
Thursdays 4pm-8pm Saturdays 8 am – 1 pm Tuesdays 8 am – 1 pm
Summit Mall Market 39 Northern Farmers Market Incline Market
13925 S. Virginia Street Downtown Victorian Ave 845 Alder Ave (parking lot)
Tuesdays/Saturdays 9am – 1pm Thursdays 4 pm – 9 pm Thursdays 4 pm -7 pm
More information about the WIC Program, including eligibility, can be found at: http://bit.ly/2qynxKv
(Washoe County contributed to this report.)
