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!
2026 Farmers Market Distribution:
*Supplies are limited and will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis.*
Distribution Days:
Bend Family Health Fair: Wednesday, June 3rd Hours: 2-4pm
La Pine: Thursday, June 4th Hours: 1:30-3:30pm
Redmond: Friday, June 5th Hours: 9:30-11:30 or 1:30-3:30pm
Sisters: Thursday, June 25th Hours: 2-4pm
Request for Mailing:
We will be accepting request for mail starting Monday, June 8th while supplies last.
To request mailing text/call 541-322-7435.
Requests will be put in the order in which they are received.
Coupons will be mailed starting Tuesday, June 16th
Walk-In to Pick-up:
Starting June 8th vouchers will be available during normal business hours at each location.
