Cap FM food expense (o)

The Indiana State Department of Health received a $325,023 Formula Grant award from the US Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service to support the WIC Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2024.

The WIC FMNP, as outlined in CFDA #10.572, aims to provide fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs to women, infants and children participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) through partnerships with farmers, farmers' markets and roadside stands. Specifically, the Indiana State Department of Health will use this funding to distribute nutrition incentives such as coupons or vouchers to eligible WIC participants, allowing them to purchase eligible foods from participating local farmers and vendors. This supports both improved nutrition and increased revenue for small and mid-sized local farms.