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Updated: Feb. 27, 2026

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Farmers' market season is May 1 - September 30. WIC participants who receive farmers' market benefits can purchase fruits, vegetables, and cooking herbs using a mobile app or a shopper card at South Carolina farmers' markets.

How Does the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program Work?

Select public health departments participate in the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP). Women and children who are certified to receive WIC are eligible to participate, but due to limited funding, not all eligible WIC participants will receive FMNP benefits.

In addition to the monthly benefits, WIC participants will receive $30 in benefits to purchase South Carolina grown, unprocessed fresh fruits, vegetables, and cooking herbs at approved local farmers' markets and farm stands.

Where Can I Receive WIC Farmers' Market Benefits?  

Not all health departments participate in the Farmers' Market Nutrition Program. Below is a list of 2026 issuing sites.

What Can I Buy? Approved Fresh Produce:

*This list is not inclusive, other locally grown items may also be approved.

  • Beans
  • Beets
  • Broccoli
  • Cabbage
  • Carrots
  • Cauliflower
  • Chinese Cabbage
  • Collard Greens
  • Corn
  • Cucumbers
  • Eggplant
  • Kale
  • Kohlrabi
  • Lettuce
  • Mustard Greens
  • Okra
  • Onions
  • Peas
  • Peppers
  • Potatoes
  • Pumpkins
  • Radishes
  • Rhubarb
  • Rutabagas
  • Spinach
  • Squash
  • Swiss Chard
  • Tender Greens
  • Tomatoes
  • Turnips
  • Turnip Greens
  • Watercress

  • Apples
  • Blackberries
  • Blueberries
  • Cantaloupe
  • Casaba Melons
  • Figs
  • Grapes
  • Honey Dew Melons
  • Kiwi
  • Nectarines
  • Peaches
  • Pears

  • Basil
  • Borage
  • Chives
  • Cilantro
  • Dill
  • Fennel
  • Garlic
  • Marjoram
  • Mint
  • Oregano
  • Parsley
  • Rosemary
  • Sage
  • Tarragon
  • Thyme

How to Use the SoliMarket App

One way WIC participants can purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at approved farmers' markets and roadside stands is by using the SoliMarket App. Watch the video below to learn how to use the app to make purchases.

2026 Season FMNP Training

Training is mandatory for all new and existing WIC farmers interested in participating in the WIC FMNP for the 2026 season. Farmers MUST attend one training, in person or online, to accept WIC FMNP benefits. Training is free, but you must register to attend.

Contact Michelle Yates, yatesmp@dph.sc.gov, (803) 898-0451, with any questions.

In-Person Trainings

DateTimeLocationRegistration
Wednesday, Mar. 11, 202610 a.m. - 12 p.m.Richland Library Northeast
7490 Parklane Road
Columbia, SC 29223
Register Here
Thursday, Mar. 12, 202610 a.m. - 12 p.m.Pee Dee Research & Education Center
2200 Pocket Road
Darlington, SC 29532
Register Here
Thursday, Mar. 19, 202610 a.m. - 12 p.m.Bees Ferry West Ashley Library
3035 Sanders Road
Charleston, SC 29414
Register Here
Friday, Mar. 20, 202610 a.m. - 12 p.m.Spartanburg Community College
1875 E. Main St.
Duncan, SC 29334
Register Here

Online Training

Note: You must register at least two days in advance.

DateTimeRegistration
Monday, Mar. 23, 20261 p.m. - 3 p.m.Register Here

Additional Resources

Contact

Michelle Yates
yatesmp@dph.sc.gov
(803) 898-0451

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