WIC nutrition program hosting annual farmers markets across Central Georgia

Published 9:25 am Wednesday, July 12, 2023

North Central Health District’s (NCHD) 13 county health departments and the Felton Homes WIC Office will host the annual farmers markets throughout July and August for participants of the Women, Infants and Children (WIC) nutrition program. 

Each farmers market will offer fresh fruits and vegetables to WIC participants. Supplies are limited, and markets operate on a first come, first served basis, so visitors are encouraged to arrive early. WIC participants, or their designated alternates, must bring their WIC ID card to take advantage of these markets. For visitors not enrolled in WIC, fresh produce can be purchased from attending vendors. NCHD’s WIC nutrition program encourages WIC participants and community members to come to one of the following:

July 18 (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Jones County Health Department

273 Railroad St.

Gray

July 19 (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Wilkinson County Health Department

123 High Hill St.

Irwinton

Aug. 8 (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Washington County Health Department

201 Morningside Dr.

Sandersville

Aug. 9-10 (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Baldwin County Health Department

100 Ireland Dr. NW

Milledgeville

Aug. 17 (8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Hancock County Health Department

516 Boland St.

Sparta

WIC is a nutritional program that provides education, food supplements and referrals to health care providers to eligible women, infants and children. For more information about WIC, including eligibility guidelines, visit NCHD52.org/WIC.