St Joseph County WIC Program

10/29/2026

Fresh, local fruits and veggies are waiting for you!

Did you receive digital farmer's market WIC benefits? Take a moment to check your MarketLink app and check your available balance, and the expiration date. Your benefits can be used with participating farmer's at the South Bend Farmer's Market to purchase fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies for your family.

✔️Check your balance 🛒 visit the market 🌽 and use your benefits before they expire.

⏰Remember that expired Farmer's Market digital benefits cannot be replaced or reissued.

10/28/2026

🍎🌽 See You at the South Bend Farmers Market This October! 🌽🍎

WIC families, we hope you'll stop by and visit us at the South Bend Farmer's Market this October! Our WIC team will be there from 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM on the dates here in these graphics.

While all digital Farmers Market benefits have already been issued, don't forget that you can continue to spend your digital benefits throughout October on fresh, local fruits and vegetables!

✅ Have questions about using your digital Farmers Market benefits? ✅ Need help finding participating vendors? ✅ Not sure how much you have left to spend?

Our friendly WIC staff will be there to help and answer your questions.

In addition, our community partners will be at the market during the same dates and times distributing paper Farmers Market checks, which are still available while supplies last.

Bring the family, enjoy the market, and take advantage of these great benefits before the season ends! 🍅🥕🍏

10/27/2026

Ghost Bananas are a fun treat that turns fruit into spooky little ghosts. This easy recipe is a great way to add more fruit to your child's day while getting into the Halloween spirit.

Banana's provide important nutrients like potassium and fiber, which help support growing bodies and healthy digestion. Plus, this recipe is simple enough for kits to help make. Making food fun can help encourage children to try healthy snacks and build positive habits around fruits and veggies.

➡️Try this kid friendly recipe https://fruitsandveggies.org/recipes/ghost-bananas/

10/23/2026

Don't let your digital Farmer's Market benefits go to waste!

If your family received Digital Farmer's Market WIC benefits, now is a great time to check your MarketLink app and see your remaining balance, and the expiration date.

Use your benefits to bring home fresh fruits and vegetables from participating farmers at the South Bend Farmer's Market while they are still available.

⏰Remember - once the digital benefits expire, they cannot be replaced or reissued.

10/19/2026

This Popeye Power Smoothie is a simple recipe that blends fruit with leafy greens for a tasty snack or quick breakfast.

Smoothies can be a great way to introduce veggies to young kids, especially if they are still learning to enjoy new foods. Leafy greens like spinach provide vitamins and minerals that support health growth, while fruit adds natural sweetness and important nutrients.

➡️Try this kid friendly recipe

Recipe, Popeye Power Smoothie, This tasty green smoothie is sweet, creamy and refreshing. Kids love it!

10/14/2026

Have you checked your Farmer's Market benefits lately? 📱 If your family received digital farmer's market benefits, now is the perfect time to open your MarketLink app and check your remaining balance and expiration date.

Use your benefits to bring home fresh, locally grown fruits and veggies from participating farmers at the South Bend Farmer's Market while they are still available.

Don't wait too long! ⏰Once these benefits expire, they cannot be replaced or reissued.

10/13/2026

This One-Bowl Cheesy Cauliflower Mash is creamy, cheesy and easy to make. It's a great way to introduce cauliflower to young kids in a fun and familiar way.

Did you know that cauliflower can be a nutritious swap for mashed potatoes? Try letting your kids help mash the cauliflower or stir in the cheese. Small changes like adding more veggies to family meals can help build health eating habits that last a lifetime.

➡️Try this kid friendly recipe https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/recipe/one-bowl-cheesy-cauliflower-mash