WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
The 2026 Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) is set to begin June 1, 2026!
Electronic Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits are back! Eligible participants may receive Farmers Market benefits to buy fresh and unprocessed fruits, vegetables, eggs and cut herbs at authorized farmers markets and farm stands.
Below are some important details for the 2026 Farmers Market season.
- Eligible participants include children who are 1 year old or older, prenatal and postpartum/breastfeeding participants with an active account as of April 29, 2026.
- You will receive $65 in benefits per eligible WIC participant.
- Benefits can be used to purchase only fresh fruits and vegetables, cut herbs and eggs.
- Farmers Market season runs from June 1st to November 30th. Benefits must be used by November 30, 2026, with a certified farmer. For a list of authorized markets visit CTGrown.gov/fmnp.
- Benefits will be issued during the first week of May.
- Participants who received benefits last year will receive their benefits in their existing app account or on their existing card. If you need help, including switching to the app or to a card, or if you need a replacement card, please contact your WIC office.
- If you are new to WIC and asked to receive your benefits on the Soli Shopper app, you will receive an email from noreply@soliportal.com with instructions on how to activate your account. For more information on how to activate your account and use your benefits, view the Farmers Market Mobile App Instructions.
- If you are new WIC and asked to receive your benefits on a card, you will pick up your card at your WIC office. For more information about using the Shopper Card, view the Farmers Market Shopper Card/Portal Instructions.
FARMERS' MARKET MOBILE APP INSTRUCTIONS
FARMERS' MARKET SHOPPER CARD/PORTAL INSTRUCTIONS
FARMERS' MARKET INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
FARMERS' MARKET INFO FOR WIC PARTICIPANTS - ENGLISH
INFORMACION DEL MERCADO DE AGRICULTORES PARA PARTICIPANTES DE WIC - ESPANOL
The WIC FMNP is a congressionally authorized program administered by the Connecticut Department of Agriculture (CT DoAG) and jointly funded by the State of Connecticut and the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service (USDA-FNS).