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WIC shopping at the Farmers Market

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Eligible WIC Participants can attend one of our Farmers Market events this summer to get WIC Summer Farmers Market Benefits added to their account. The full schedule of events is available below.

Benefits are available on a first come, first serve basis to active participants at least 1 year old. This is a one-time benefit each summer. Participants must bring their WIC Card, WIC QR Code, and ID to receive benefits at the market.

Calendar of Farmers Market events

Crossroads Farmers Market
15600 NE 8th St, Bellevue, WA 98008

  • 12 pm to 6 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Burien Farmers Market
Burien Town Square Park
480 SW 152nd St., Burien, WA

  • 10 am to 6 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Maple Valley Farmers Market
Maple Valley Legacy Site
25719 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA 98038

  • 9 am to 2 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Bellevue Farmers Market
1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

  • 3 pm – 5 pm – Check in at WIC Booth
  • 5 pm -7:30pm – Check in Market Info Booth

Lake City Farmers Market
NE 125th St. & 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

  • 3 pm – 6 pm – Check in at WIC Booth
  • 6 pm -7 pm – Check in Market Info Booth

Crossroads Farmers Market
15600 NE 8th St., Bellevue, WA 98008

  • 12 pm-6 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Kent Farmers Market at Town Square Plaza
426 Smith St., Kent, WA 98032

  • 9 am – 2 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Renton Farmers Market
Williams Ave S & S 2nd St, Renton, WA

  • 3 pm – 7 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Columbia City Farmers Market
37th Ave S. and S. Edmunds St., Seattle, WA 98118

  • 3 pm-7 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Tukwila Village Farmers Market
14350 Tukwila International Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98168

  • 3 pm-7 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Bellevue Farmers Market
1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

  • 3 pm – 5 pm – Check in at WIC Booth
  • 5 pm -7:30pm – Check in Market Info Booth

Enumclaw Plateau Farmers Market
1st St, Kasey Kahne Drive, Enumclaw, WA
Between Enumclaw Library and Tractor Supply

  • 3 pm – 7 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Lake City Farmers Market
NE 125th St. & 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125

  • 3 pm – 6 pm – Check in at WIC Booth
  • 6 pm -7 pm – Check in Market Info Booth

North Bend Farmers Market
Si View Park
400 SE Orchard Dr, North Bend, WA 98045

  • 4 pm – 6 pm – Check in at WIC Booth
  • 6 pm -8 pm – Check in Market Info Booth

Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market
22307 Dock Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

  • 10 am - 2 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Federal Way Farmers Market
1701 S 320th St., Federal Way, WA 98003

  • 9 am - 3 pm - Check in at WIC Booth

Kent Farmers Market at Town Square Plaza
426 Smith St., Kent, WA 98032

  • 9 am – 2 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Renton Farmers Market
Williams Ave S & S 2nd St, Renton, WA

  • 3 pm – 7 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

Kent Farmers Market at Town Square Plaza
426 Smith St., Kent, WA 98032

  • 9 am – 2 pm – Check in at WIC Booth

You can search this website for markets that are open now:  Find a Farmers Market - Washington Farmers Market.

Use these Search Criteria to find markets that are currently open and accepting WIC Fruit and Vegetable benefits:

  • County: King
  • Months Open: Select the current month
  • Payment Types: WIC FMNP and "Fruit and Vegetable Benefits"

Check approved local farm stand hours of operation on their websites.  Farm Stand schedules change throughout the season based on produce availability.

Find out what local fruits and vegetables are in season now.

What WIC benefits can be used at Farmers Markets and Farm Stores?

Summer Farmers Market benefits

Farmers Market benefits are available during the summer only. This is a special one-time benefit that can be added to your WIC account once for the season (June 1 – October 31).

Eligible WIC participants can receive $30 of Farmers Market benefits, with a maximum of $90 per family.  Families who currently have Summer Farmers Market Benefits must use these special once-a-year benefits at approved Farmers Markets and Farm Stores before November 1st.

Monthly Fruit and Vegetable Benefits

AAll families with monthly Fruit and Vegetable Benefits can use the monthly fruit and vegetable benefits at approved Farmers Markets and Farm Stores year-round.

Find out what local fruits and vegetables are in season now (PDF)

Is my family eligible?

Summer Farmers Market benefits are available to WIC participants who are at least one year old and actively enrolled in the WIC program.

Monthly Fruit and Vegetable benefits are available to WIC participants who are at least 9 months old and actively enrolled in the WIC program.

Make an appointment to ask questions or enroll in WIC: 206-263-9300.

How do I shop at Farmers Markets and Farm Stores with my WIC Benefits?

To shop with WIC Benefits at the Farmers Market benefits, the family must:

  • Have an active WIC account
  • Have a WIC QR code
  • Have benefits labeled "Fruit and Veg - FMNP" or "All Fruit & Veg – WIC" in the family's WIC benefit balance
  • Shop at WIC-approved farmers markets and farm stores. Check the WICShopper app or the list of authorized farmers markets and farm stores for locations near you. 

A quick response (QR) code is a type of bar code that stores information and can be read by a digital device, like a smartphone. WIC Families can access their QR Code on the WICShopper App or on newer WIC Cards.

You can search the WA State Farmers Market Directory website for markets that are open now.

Use these Search Criteria to find markets that are currently open and accepting WIC Fruit and Vegetable benefits:

  • County: King
  • Months Open: Select the current month
  • Payment Types: WIC FMNP and "Fruit and Vegetable Benefits"

A quick response (QR) code is a type of bar code that stores information and can be read by a digital device, like a smartphone. WIC Families can access their QR Code on the WICShopper App or on newer WIC Cards.

Screenshot of the QR Code option of the WICShopper app

Screenshot image of a WIC card


Watch a video for step-by-step instructions:

Save your WIC QR code

Save your WIC QR code multiple ways to make sure you have it when it's time to shop at your local WIC-approved farmers market or farm store. For example, you could:

  • Take a screenshot of the QR code to save on your phone.
  • E-mail a picture of the QR code screenshot to yourself.

What if I don't have a QR code or need a replacement?

  1. If you need help accessing your QR Code, please call 1-800-841-1410.
  2. Press option 1, then option 2 to reach a customer service representative.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Washington WIC doesn’t discriminate.

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