Bartow Co. Health Department offers Farmers Market for WIC

(Media Release) This summer, local women and children will benefit from increased access to fresh fruits and vegetables through the Bartow County Health Department WIC (WICK) Program.

The WIC Program provides nutritional education to qualifying women and children, as well as vouchers that can be redeemed at participating retailers for healthy foods.

In July and August, WIC Program participants can exchange their vouchers for Georgia-grown produce at the Bartow County Health Department's WIC Farmers Markets.

Bartow County Health Department Nurse Manager Cathy Green says, "Not only do the farmers markets improve the nutritional status of our community, but they support Georgia farmers as well."

The farmers markets will be held from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and from 1-6 p.m. on Thursday July 12 and Thursday August 9. The Bartow County Health Department is located in Cartersville at 100 Zena Drive, Southeast, just below the Bartow County Sheriff's Department.

For more information about the farmers markets or the WIC Program, contact the Bartow County Health Department at 770-382-1920.