In an effort to promote healthy eating and support local farmers, the Ohio WIC Program is thrilled to announce the distribution dates for its Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons. Residents of Pickaway and Ross Counties can acquire these coupons at designated locations throughout the summer.
Pickaway County WIC recipients can obtain their coupons at Rhoads Farm Market & Garden Center, conveniently located on St. Rt. 56 East in Circleville, Ohio. The distribution dates are as follows:
- Saturday, June 22, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Saturday, July 13, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
- Saturday, August 3, from 9:00am to 1:00pm
Meanwhile, Ross County WIC participants can access their coupons at the Chillicothe Farmers Market, situated at 475 Western Avenue, Chillicothe, Ohio, in the parking lot of JFS and Ross County Service Center. The distribution dates for Ross County are as follows:
- Saturday, June 8, from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Saturday, June 22, from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Saturday, July 6, from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Saturday, July 20, from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Saturday, August 3, from 8:00am to 12:00pm
- Saturday, August 17, from 8:00am to 12:00pm
Sara Smith, BFA, Health Communications Specialist at Ross County Health District, expressed her excitement about the initiative. “We are delighted to facilitate access to fresh, locally grown produce for WIC participants in our community,” she said.
For further information, interested parties can contact Sara Smith at 740.779.9652 ext. 2208 or via email at [email protected].
Let’s mark our calendars and support healthy living and local agriculture!
