Who can get WIC?
Women
- Pregnant and up to 6 weeks after pregnancy
- Postpartum women up to 6 months after baby’s birth
- Breastfeeding moms up to baby’s first birthday
Infants
- Up to their first birthday
Children
- Up to their fifth birthday
Who can apply for WIC?
You can have a job or not.
You can be married, single, or live with parents.
Fathers, mothers, grandparents, or caregivers can apply for children under age 5.
Who can I live with and how much money or income can I make to get WIC?
You must live in the state of Maryland to be in the Maryland WIC Program.
You can only make up to a certain amount of income.
You may be able to get WIC if your participate in other programs like:
Foster Care
Medical Assistance
SNAP or Food Stamps
TCA (Temporary Cash Assistance)
How can I find out if I can get WIC?
The best way is to call us at (301)609-6857 to make an appointment.
We can be reached by email at charlescounty.wic@maryland.gov.
We can also be reached through our Facebook and Instagram pages.
WIC helps women, infants and children eat better to have a healthier future.
Women
Get to prenatal care earlier
Eat better while pregnant and right after having baby
Gain the right amount of weight while pregnant
Carry baby to full term
Infants
Grow better
Are born the right size
Fewer infant deaths
Children
Eat better
Grow better
Are ready to start school
Get shots on time
Have good blood levels of iron
WIC gives tips on shopping, cooking, eating well, and connects you with other healthy and wellness services. WIC is for a healthier Maryland.
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The Maryland WIC Program is committed to helping families have positive, successful breastfeeding experiences.
Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed your baby. Your milk has all the ingredients in the right amounts to give your baby a healthy start. Your milk is always ready and easy to digest… Nursing helps you relax and feel close to your baby. Breastfeeding is a gift only you can give to your child, and it provides benefits to your baby that last a lifetime!
The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages mothers to provide only mother’s milk for the first 6 months and to continue to give mother’s milk while giving other family foods for at least 2 years and beyond, as long as desired by both mother and infant/child.
The Maryland WIC Program is committed to helping families have positive, successful breastfeeding experiences.
Breastfeeding is the normal way to feed your baby. Your milk has all the ingredients in the right amounts to give your baby a healthy start. Your milk is always ready and easy to digest… Nursing helps you relax and feel close to your baby. Breastfeeding is a gift only you can give to your child, and it provides benefits to your baby that last a lifetime!
The American Academy of Pediatrics encourages mothers to provide only mother’s milk for the first 6 months and to continue to give mother’s milk while giving other family foods for at least 2 years and beyond, as long as desired by both mother and infant/child.
Maryland WIC Authorized Foods Lists
TO FIND OUT IF YOU QUALIFY GIVE US A CALL
OR FEEL FREE TO STOP BY
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:00am-5:00pm
Charles County Health Department
4545 Crain Highway White Plains, MD 20695
8:00am-4:30pm
Calvert County Health Department
975 Solomons Island Road, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
8:00am-4:30pm
St. Mary’s County Health Department
21580 Peabody Street, Leonardtown, MD 20650
8:00am-4:30pm
Lexington Park WIC
21161 Lexwood Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653
FRIDAYS ONLY
8:00am-4:30pm
Solomons Medical Offices
14090 HG Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688
EVERY OTHER FRIDAY
9:00am-4:00pm
Nanjemoy Community Center
4375 Port Tobacco Road, Nanjemoy MD 20662
(Excluding some State and Federal Holidays)
301-609-6857
1-800-242-4942
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
