WIC Families Get $36 to Spend at the Farmers’ Market
WIC families in California can get an extra $36 to buy fruits and vegetables at WIC-certified farmers’ markets (limit one per family per year). If you are a PHFE WIC Participant, click the button below to reserve your extra $36. You must complete a reservation before going to the farmers’ market.
WIC Farmers Market Nutrition Program is an annual program funded by the USDA to support local farmers while helping families enjoy fresh seasonal fruits and veggies.
PHFE WIC has a limited number of $36 farmers market benefits to give out this year, while supplies last!
Here’s how it works this summer:
- Sign up for your $36 online
- Visit one of the participating markets below and bring your WIC card and ID with you
- Look for the WIC table with a light blue banner at the market
- Get your $36 farmers market benefit added to your WIC card at the WIC table
- Shop for fruits and veggies using the QR code on your WIC card. Farmers who accept the WIC card will have a “WIC and Senior Benefits Welcome” sign posted
Who is Eligible for Farmers Market Benefits?
Families who are currently enrolled in WIC are eligible to receive an extra $36 to shop for fruits and vegetables at WIC-certified farmers’ markets. Not enrolled for WIC? Apply now! Need to renew your WIC account? Text APPT with your preferred date and time to 91997 to schedule an appointment.
Participating Farmers’ Markets
See which markets we’ll be at this summer. Make sure to reserve your extra $36 before going to one of the participating farmers’ markets below.
Farmers Market | Address | Day |
|---|---|---|
| Rosemead FM | 4343 Encinita Ave, Rosemead, CA 91770 | Monday, 7/13 and 7/20 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Torrance FM | 2200 Crenshaw Blvd, Torrance, CA 90501 | Tuesday, 7/14 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Adams & Vermont FM | 1432 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90007 | Wednesday, 7/15 and 7/22 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Fullerton FM | 340 W Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832 | Wednesday, 7/15 and 7/22 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Tustin FM | 245 El Camino Real, Tustin, CA 92780 | Wednesday, 7/15 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Monterey Park FM | 350 S McPherrin Ave, Monterey Park, CA 91754 | Thursday, 7/16 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Echo Park FM | 1146 Logan St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 | Friday, 7/17 3:00 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Hollywood Park FM | 1213 District Dr, Inglewood, CA 90301 | Saturday, 7/18 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM |
| La Cienega Farmers' Market at 18th Street | 1801 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035 | Saturday, 7/18 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM |
| Pomona Valley FM | 145 W Pearl St, Pomona, CA 91768 | Saturday, 7/18 and 7/25 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| West Covina FM | 195 S Glendora Ave, West Covina, CA 91790 | Saturday, 7/18 and 7/25 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
Find more farmers’ markets to shop with your WIC FM benefits using this market finder.
FAQs
Shop for Fruits and Vegetables with the QR Code in the Front of the WIC Card
The $36 WIC farmers market benefits can be used to purchase:
- fruits
- vegetables
- cut edible herbs
They cannot be used to purchase honey, nuts, eggs, meat, flowers, baked goods, dried fruit, plants, or non-food items.
If the fruits and vegetables you buy with your farmers market benefits cost more than $36 or the remaining balance available, you can use your WIC CVB benefits or other forms of payment to cover the difference. Other forms of payment include your CalFresh EBT card or cash.
Where to Shop with the $36 Farmers Market Benefits
Shop with your $36 farmers market benefits at a WIC-authorized farmers market. Find a market on the California WIC app. Click ‘Farmers Markets’ under the menu to locate WIC-authorized markets near you.
Farmers who accept the WIC card will have the “WIC and Senior Benefits Welcome” sign posted.
To see your remaining farmers market benefits, click the orange ‘View Farmers Market Benefits’ button in the benefits section.
Last Day to Shop with your $36 is November 30, 2027
The $36 WIC farmers market benefits will expire on November 30, 2027! We highly encourage you to spend your benefits as soon as possible. Enjoy all of the produce the summer season has to offer.
