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WIC Families In Colorado Can Now Get Vouchers For Farmers Market Purchases

Credit Adobe Stock Participants in WIC, the federal nutrition assistance program for women, infants, and children, can now get vouchers to buy food at farmers markets across Colorado.  Starting July 1, WIC-eligible families will be able to get locally grown fruits and vegetables, and meet farmers, who frequently have cost-effective recipes for preparing what they grow. Amy Nelms, healthy food incentive senior program and policy manager for Nourish Colorado, said the vouchers also open the door to a host of resources available at local markets that have evolved far beyond simple food stands.  Kids activities, mobile food pantries, screenings for health, Nelms said. Some of them do single dad, single mom days. And they re really offering resources for health and a space to connect with the community.  This year marks the first time Colorado is part of the federally funded Farmers Market Nutrition Program. Families can find out if they are eligible for WIC, and collect farmer s

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