Direct Deposit for FMNP Redemptions
Growers will receive payment weekly, on Tuesday evenings. Please ensure the correct bank information is displayed in the Vendor Details page. If you have questions regarding bank information in the portal, please contact us at FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov.
Direct deposits will appear on bank statements as "EFUNDS CORP RTLRSTLMT" as shown below:
Yellow CVB Sign Does NOT Replace Blue FMNP Sign
FMNP rules require all authorized growers to display the official blue FMNP sign clearly at their booth or sales area during the program season, which runs from June 1 through October 31. This sign helps WIC participants and Senior participants quickly identify which growers are approved to accept FMNP benefits and ensures consistency across markets statewide. It is also a contract requirement.
While some growers may also choose to display the yellow WIC Cash Value Benefit (CVB) sign, that sign is optional and cannot be used in place of the blue FMNP sign. The CVB sign simply lets participants know the grower accepts WIC fruit and vegetable benefits year-round but does not meet the FMNP display requirement. For compliance, the blue FMNP sign must always be posted and visible during the program season.
FMNP Rulemaking Update: Mobile Markets
The Legislature passed Senate Bill 5214 (in English) to increase nutrition access for people who use WIC and the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program by establishing a mobile market program.
Because this isn’t allowed under current law, we need to do rulemaking to make changes.
We want to hear from you!
Email FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov with your ideas, comments, and questions. We will also host a virtual community meeting to gather feedback on Thursday, Sept. 4, at 9:30 a.m. A Spanish interpreter will be at the meeting.
FMNP Support Schedule Change
State staff will still support FMNP over weekends, with reduced hours.
The support line is 1-800-841-1410 option 0.
Updated hours are:
Monday-Friday 8 am to 5 pm
Saturday 10 am-2 pm
Sunday 10 am-2 pm
Training Videos - Learn in Minutes
The FMNP site has three very helpful and short videos on the electronic FMNP process. Each video is approximately one to two minutes long. This can be shared for quick training needs.
Topics include:
Program Statistics Update
- FMNP benefits issued: $1,039,478.00= 98% issuance rate
- WIC FMNP benefits redeemed: $323,070.23
- CVB at the market: $40,232.55
- Growers and farm stores authorized to accept FMNP benefits and CVB: 413 authorized growers, 70 Authorized farm stores
- Number of growers that have completed transactions: 419 growers
Please Sign and Return Your Market Agreement
As part of our ongoing efforts to ensure clarity, consistency, and to ensure compliance with updated federal regulations for the Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), we have made a few necessary clarifications to the current FMNP contract. These updates do not impact your duties or performance expectations as a market manager.
Each market manager should have received an updated market agreement and a summary of the changes. Please complete the steps below.
1. Complete and sign the new Market Application (PDF) for the 2025–2026 contract period.
2. Verify and update your contact information as part of this process.
3. Submit it the completed application to FMNPTeam@doh.wa.gov ASAP.
4. If you already submitted, thank you so much!
Senior FMNP Updates
As we head into the second half of the five-month 2025 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) season, here are a few updates and resources to help you stay informed:
- Through July:
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local programs have helped over 35,200 participants to receive SFMNP benefits ($80/season).
- participants have redeemed over $626,000 in benefits to purchase local produce, honey, and herbs.
- Use this FAQ sheet to find answers to many frequently asked questions. This is translated into 14 languages which can be found here.
- The SFMNP Mobile App is available for download to help participants track their benefits, review purchase history, locate participating markets & farmers, and more. Information on this app is translated into 14 languages and can be found here.
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