How Maryland WIC Helps Women, Infants and Children with Food
WIC provides food vouchers to eligible moms-to-be, new moms who are nursing, and children up to age 5.
Learn about eligibility and get connected to this food program and others.
WIC Maryland
Maryland WIC offers food vouchers, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support.
The assistance program focuses on better nutrition and a brighter future for children.
The program can also connect women and children to other services.
What can you buy with WIC?
WIC cards can be used to buy groceries such as:
- fresh fruits
- vegetables
- baby food
- milk
- eggs
- beans
- cheese
According to the Maryland Department of Health, over half of the infants born in the United States are on WIC.
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Who Is Eligible For WIC In Maryland?
To apply for WIC you’ll need to meet qualification guidelines and schedule an appointment with your local WIC agency.
You can apply for Maryland WIC if you:
- Live in Maryland
- You are:
- Pregnant
- New mom (up to six months after delivery)
- Breastfeeding (up to one year after delivery)
- Infant
- Child under five
- Meet income guidelines
- Have a nutritional need
If you meet these qualifications, you can get WIC benefits regardless of your employment or personal situation. You can qualify even if you’re employed, unemployed, married, single, own a home or live with friends.
Moms, dads, grandparents and guardians can apply for benefits for children under age five.
Maryland WIC Application
To get started with the Maryland WIC application, you’ll need to set up an appointment with your local WIC agency.
You’ll need to bring proof of household income, proof of identity, proof of your address and possibly proof of pregnancy, immunization records for your child or a referral.
Contact WIC
- Call 1-800-242-4942
- Email MDH.WIC@Maryland.gov
- Go to a local office
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Talk to a caring and compassionate person 24/7. They can also connect you to resources.
Dial 211 or on mobile, click the button below.
WIC App
There is also a free app available to connect you to WIC benefits in Maryland. You can view upcoming appointments, food benefits, scan UPCs while shopping to see if the product is WIC approved, and find WIC store locations and WIC clinics throughout Maryland.
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