PDFWAC 246-780-030

What kind of foods can clients buy with farmers' market nutrition program checks?

(1) Clients can use FMNP checks to buy locally grown, unprocessed (except for washing), fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs.
(2) Federal regulations do not allow clients to buy the following items with FMNP checks:
(a) Baked goods;
(b) Cheeses;
(c) Cider;
(d) Crafts;
(e) Dairy products;
(f) Dried fruits;
(g) Dried herbs;
(h) Dried vegetables;
(i) Eggs;
(j) Flowers,
(k) Fruit juices;
(l) Honey;
(m) Jams;
(n) Jellies;
(o) Meats;
(p) Nuts;
(q) Potted herbs;
(r) Seafood;
(s) Seeds; and
(t) Syrups.
[Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.700. WSR 10-21-068, § 246-780-030, filed 10/15/10, effective 11/15/10. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120 and 7 C.F.R. 248. WSR 00-07-129, § 246-780-030, filed 3/22/00, effective 4/22/00. Statutory Authority: RCW 43.70.120. WSR 96-01-085, § 246-780-030, filed 12/18/95, effective 1/18/96.]