VERMONT WIC'S E-NEWSLETTER JUNE 2020 - SPECIAL EDITION

This special edition includes information about the WIC Farm to Family Program.

Farm to Family

What is Farm to Family? Do you like to shop at farmers’ markets? If yes, then Farm to Family coupons might be right for you. This program gives WIC families a free coupon booklet worth $30 for locally grown, fresh vegetables and fruits from participating farmers’ markets to use during the summer. How Can I Get Farm to Family Coupons? Farm to Family coupon booklets will be mailed to participants this year. If your family will use the coupons at your local farmers' market, please complete the interest form (link below) by June 24 to show your interest. This does not guarantee that you will receive coupons due to a limited supply. If we have more demand than books available, the program may use a lottery to determine who will receive them. Coupons will be mailed out in July. Participation in the WIC Farm to Family program is optional and does not impact your regular monthly WIC foods.

FARM TO FAMILY INTEREST FORM

3SquaresVT and Crop Cash

You can use 3SquaresVT benefits at participating farmers' markets and get Crop Cash. Crop Cash doubles the 3SquaresVT benefits you spend at the farmers' markets, helping your family purchase more fresh produce from local farmers! For every $1 spent of your 3SquaresVT benefits, you receive $1 in Crop Cash, up to $10 per market day. Visit the market’s information table or ask for the market manager to get Crop Cash at participating farmers' markets. You can spend Crop Cash on fresh fruits, vegetables and herbs at the market.

CROP CASH

Free Noggin Learning App

The National WIC Association is partnering with Noggin to promote learning and healthy development during COVID-19. Noggin, Nickelodeon’s learning app, is free to WIC families for 90 days . Noggin features preschool learning through online books, games, songs and activities led by kids’ favorite characters. E xplore science, literacy, math, music and more. Parent resources include articles, tips and off-screen activities. To start a free 90-day subscription, click on the link below.

SIGN UP FOR NOGGIN

Refer a Friend to WIC!

WIC is here to keep your family healthy and strong during COVID-19. Only half of the eligible women, infants and children are currently on WIC. Do you know someone who may qualify for WIC? Tell them about us! It's easy to sign up for Vermont WIC. Check out Apply to WIC to start an application online or text VTWIC to 855-11 .* *Standard message & data rates may apply. Text STOP to opt­‐out (to stop receiving text messages). HELP for help. See  end user privacy and terms and conditions . APPLY TO WIC

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