Announcements

Farmers Market $30 Coupons available for WIC participants
Program promotes fresh fruits and vegetables as part of healthy diet

RENO, NV – Farmers Markets are gearing up for the season with healthy, fresh, and nutritious fruits and vegetables. This summer the Washoe County Health District’s WIC program (Women, Infants, and Children) is excited to offer its 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, and to expand the awareness, use of, and sales at farmers markets. Fruits and vegetables are an essential part of a healthy diet.

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. 9^th 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                     1231 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: https://www.washoecounty.us/health/programs-and-services/preventive-health/wic.php