Farm Direct Nutrition Program
The Oregon WIC Farm Direct Nutrition Program provides WIC families with checks to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetable and herbs provided by local farmers. Checks are given on a first-come, first-served basis, please call (541) 322-7435 for availability.
What can be purchased with Farm Direct Checks?
The checks can only be used for fresh locally grown fruits, vegetables and herbs. Items that can not be purchased include hot foods, dried foods, jams, nuts, honey, eggs, cider, meat, cheese, seafood, baked goods, plants, or cut flowers. Checks can be used between June 1 and November 30 at farm stands and farmers markets throughout Oregon.
Where can the Farm Direct Checks be used?
To find a farm stand or farmers market where you can spend your Farm Direct checks, click here.
Farm Direct checks benefit local farmers and are important to our community as well as our health!
2025 Farmers Market Distribution:
*Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.*
Distribution Days:
Bend Family Health Fair: June 4th Hours: 2-4pm
Redmond: June 9th Hours: 9:30-11:30 or 1:30-3:30pm
La Pine: June 10th Hours: 1:30-3:30pm
Sisters: June 26th Hours: 2-4pm
Request for Mailing:
To request mailing call or text 541-322-7435.
We will be accepting request for mail starting June 11th while supplies last.
Requests will be put in the order in which they are received.
Coupons will be mailed starting June 19
Walk-In to Pick-up:
First come first serve during normal business hours at each location.
