Farmers’ market nutrition programs underway for Missouri women, children and elderly

Fresh fruits and vegetables are in season and the state is continuing to support programs that assure these essential foods are made available to its most vulnerable populations─the low income young and old.

According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, both the WIC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program and the Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program are operating once again this summer. The goals are to overcome the increased risk for health problems caused by the inability of low income mothers, children and elderly to consume an adequate and appropriate diet because of limited income.

Both the WIC and Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Programs work to prevent nutrition-related health problems facing Missourians today, said Gretchen Wartman, director of the Division of Nutritional Health and Services. We are taking the lead in providing public awareness and education regarding the importance of the consumption of fruits and vegetables, and are happy to also be taking action to increase consumption of these essential nutrients.

Women and children, participating in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children are eligible to receive $18 worth of coupons per season, which may be used to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables and culinary herbs at participating farmers’ markets around the state.

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Farmers’ market nutrition programs underway for Missouri women, children and elderly