The WIC at Farmers Markets & Food Hubs initiative expands access to fresh, locally grown food for WIC participants while supporting Hawaiʻi’s farmers and local food economy.
This initiative supports a growing statewide network of WIC-authorized farmers, markets, and food hubs working together to improve food access across Hawaiʻi.
As part of the Food Is Medicine movement, this effort strengthens connections between food, health, community and aina. Helping families access nutritious food while creating sustainable opportunities for local producers.
Why It Matters
When farmers markets and food hubs accept WIC:
Families gain more places to use their benefits for fresh local produce or poi
Farmers reach new customers and strengthen revenue
Communities benefit from a more resilient local food system
Food benefit dollars stay within our local economy
Increasing access to healthy, local food supports long-term well-being across Hawaiʻi.
WIC @ FARMERS MARKETS
HOW WE SUPPORT VENDORS
We make the WIC authorization process clear and manageable by providing:
One-on-one onboarding guidance
Application support
Technical assistance and troubleshooting
Coordination with markets and food hubs
Trainings and educational resources
Statewide visibility through mapping tools
Our approach is hands-on, collaborative, and designed for long-term success.
WIC Resources
Farmers Market and Food Hub Map
Find farmers market and food hub locations across Hawaiʻi.
What is WIC at Farmers Markets?
This document provides basic information about the program — including what’s covered, what’s not, and locations.
Why Farmers Markets Should Accept SNAP & WIC EBT
This document provides information for farmers markets and vendors on how to sign up to receive SNAP and WIC.
Introduction to WIC @ Farmers Markets
This document provides a complete overview of the program.
WIC Onboarding Toolkit
This document provides complete instructions for signing up as authorized WIC markets and vendors.
Learn more about SNAP
SNAP Authorization for Farmers Webinar with GoFarm
Support WIC @ Farmers Markets
Support our work with farmers markets across Hawaiʻi to ensure families have on-the-ground access to fresh, healthy, local foods and the farmers who grow it.
Interested in becoming WIC or SNAP authorized or learning more? We’re here to support you. Reach out below.