Every year, eligible American Red Cross WIC families can receive a special $30 check booklet to purchase fruits, vegetables and herbs from local farmers markets. The farmers market checks may be used in addition to your monthly fruits and vegetable benefits in Summer 2025.
Families can get farmers market checks if someone in their family is currently certified with American Red Cross WIC as:
Families can get one $30 check booklet per family, per year.
We distributed all of our checks this year. Please check back during the summer of next year, for details on how to reserve your checks for the next Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
You CAN buy fresh fruit, fresh vegetables and cut edible herbs.
You CANNOT buy honey, eggs, milk, cheese, nuts, meat, fish, flowers, plants, baked goods or processed foods.
Find a list of farmer’s markets in San Diego that accept these WIC checks below:
Little Italy Mercato CFM
501 W Date St
(Between Kettner Blvd and Front St)
Saturdays and Wednesdays
8 a.m. – 2 p.m.
North Park CFM
2900 North Park Way
Thursdays
3 – 07:30 p.m.
Linda Vista CFM
6939 Linda Vista Road
Thursdays
12 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Pacific Beach Tuesday CFM
4500 Bayard St
(Between Grand Ave and Garnet Ave)
Tuesdays
2 – 7 p.m.
La Mesa Village CFM
La Mesa Blvd between Palm Ave & 4th St
Fridays
3 – 7 p.m.
Santee CFM
9626 Carlton Hills Blvd
South East Corner of Parking Lot
Wednesdays
3 – 7 p.m.
Escondido CFM and Other Purveyors
E Grand Ave & N Juniper St
(Between Kalmia & Juniper)
Tuesdays
2:30 – 7 p.m.
Vista FM
325 S Melrose Dr
County Courthouse
Saturdays
8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Oceanside CFM
Pier View Way and N Coast Hwy
Thursday
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Fallbrook Certified Farmers Market
111 South Main Ave
Main Ave between Hawthorne and Fig
Saturday
9 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Here is a list of all farmers markets across California.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Lost, stolen, or expired checks CANNOT be replaced. Please report lost or stolen checks to your WIC office.
Here is a list of farmers markets across California. If a market has farmers that accept your WIC card year-round, it will say “CVB” in the far righthand column.
If you feel you have been treated unfairly, fill out and submit this form or call us at 1 800 500 6411.
