WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program

We are thrilled to offer the WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program (WICFMNP) in partnership with NC Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) FMNP and Mecklenberg County Public Health & Department of Social Services (DSS).

This is the first season of the program and there are three participating farmers markets.

The WICFMNP is a seasonal program offered through the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) and local WIC offices. The program helps eligible WIC participants buy fresh fruits and vegetables from approved farmers at participating farmers markets. WICFMNP makes it easier for families to enjoy healthy, local food while supporting North Carolina farmers.

In Mecklenburg County, the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Food Policy Council is helping families stretch their benefits even further. Eligible WICFMNP participants who show their WICFMNP card at the market information booth at a participating market will receive $30 in CMFPC market tokens once per market visit. These tokens can be used with approved vendors at any participating CMFPC market through September 30 or while funding lasts.

The 2026 season ends September 30, 2026.

Who is eligible?

If you have received a WICFMNP card through your local WIC office, you're eligible to receive CMFPC WICFMNP market tokens at participating markets. Bring your WICFMNP card to the market information booth once per market visit to receive your tokens while funding is available.

How does it work?

Bring your WICFMNP card to the market information booth at a participating farmers market.
Receive $30 in CMFPC WICFMNP market tokens once per market visit while funding is available.
Shop with approved WICFMNP vendors and choose fresh fruits and vegetables.
Use your WICFMNP card and WICFMNP tokens at any participating farmers market in Mecklenburg County through September 30 or until program funding is exhausted.
Your WICFMNP card and tokens can be used at participating markets with the below vendors starting July 6 - more vendors will be added through the season.
- Charlotte Regional Farmers Market - 1801 Yorkmont Rd, Charlotte
  - Austin Kidd Farm - Building A
  - Bluebird Farm - Building A
  - Crouching Hippo - Building A Coming Soon
  - more vendors will be added through the season
  - Find these vendors on Saturdays 8am-1230pm Building A
  - Receive WICFMNP tokens every other Saturday starting 7/11/26
- North Meck Community Farmers Market - 21445 Catawba Ave Cornelius
  - Austin Kidd Farm
  - Harvest Roots Farm
  - Find these vendors on Wednesdays 9am-12pm
  - Receive WICFMNP tokens every Wednesday starting 7/8/26
- Uptown Farmers Market - 300 S. Davidson St, Charlotte
  - Crouching Hippo Farm
  - Deep Roots CPS Farm
  - Garden Window Farm
  - Old North Farm
  - Seven Sisters Farm
  - Find these vendors on Saturday 8am-1230pm
  - Receive WICFMNP tokens every Saturday starting 7/11/26