At Sustainable Food Center, we are dedicated to making fresh, nutritious produce accessible for parents and young children through WIC.
Why WIC Nutrition Support Matters
Research shows that increasing fruits and veggies in children’s diets has both short-term and long-term benefits, such as improving mood, concentration, energy, and even academic performance, as well as boosting the immune system and decreasing the risk of developing heart disease and other conditions.
Sustainable Food Center programs support farmers’ markets and mobile markets in Central and West Texas through the WIC Voucher Program. The WIC Voucher Program allows these markets to reach new customers and boosts local farmers sales during the program’s operation from April to September. Last year participating farmers earned nearly $75,000 dollars through their participation in the WIC Voucher Program.
At our own SFC Farmers’ Markets, we also accept and triple the amount of monthly WIC benefits year-round. Our commitment to WIC allows more families to eat fresh, nutritious fruits and vegetables.
Ways to Access WIC Nutrition Support
Bring Home More with WIC Vouchers!
Through the WIC Voucher Program, participating farmers’ markets in Central and West Texas provide WIC families with $30 worth of vouchers which can be used to purchase fruits and vegetables. Vouchers are issued from April – September and expire in October.
At farmers’ markets in Central Texas, participants can double their vouchers, so each family receives $60 to spend.
Use Monthly WIC Benefits at SFC Farmers’ Markets
Current WIC participants can use their monthly WIC benefits at SFC Farmers’ Markets year-round. Sustainable Food Center operates two markets in Austin. At our markets, we accept WIC benefits for fruits and vegetables. Plus, you can TRIPLE your monthly WIC benefits at these same locations!
- Visit an SFC Farmers’ Market
- Bring your WIC EBT card to the info booth
- Pick up triple the amount of WIC benefits
- Shop for local, fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market with your WIC benefits!
Find a Participating WIC Voucher Program Location Near You
For more WIC Nutrition Support location information, click the map on the right or visit DoubleUpTexas.org, or contact our SFC Help Desk at (512) 730 – 1807. Se habla español. More locations coming soon!
- Find a participating location
- Bring your WIC shopping list or My WIC Mosiac app and WIC EBT card to the info booth at a participating farmers’ market
- Pick up your $30 in WIC Vouchers
Each recipient on your benefits is eligible for one $30 booklet. - Shop for local, fresh fruits and vegetables at the farmers’ market with your WIC Vouchers!
Looking for WIC Nutrition Support in Austin?
SFC Farmers’ Markets in Austin accept monthly WIC EBT benefits for fruits and vegetables. You can also TRIPLE your WIC EBT up to $30 per day at these same locations!
Contact Us
Connect with our WIC Nutrition Support team.
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