This bill establishes a mobile market program in Washington State aimed at increasing access to fresh, healthy foods for participants of the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Programs. The legislature recognizes the importance of small local farmers and the challenges faced by households in rural areas or food deserts in accessing fresh produce. The mobile market program will allow eligible low-income households to obtain fresh fruits and vegetables through nonprofit mobile markets, thereby supporting both the nutritional needs of these households and local farmers.

The bill outlines the structure and goals of the mobile market program, which will be defined through rule-making by the Department of Health. Key provisions include ensuring that mobile markets are operated by nonprofit organizations and do not compete with existing farmers markets participating in the nutrition programs. Additionally, the department is authorized to file a waiver with the United States Department of Agriculture to facilitate the acceptance of WIC and Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program benefits at mobile markets. The act is set to take effect on March 1, 2026.