Apply For WIC

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 you 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.

Check out our new client portal: Check eligibility, schedule appointments, and more!

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. Tell a friend!

Breastfeeding

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

• WIC Authorized Foods List (English)
• Lista de alimentos autorizados de wic (espanol)

Locations & Hours

• Charles County Health Department: 4545 Crain Highway, White Plains, MD 20695 — Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• 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 — 8:00am-4:30pm
• Solomons Medical Offices: 14090 HG Trueman Road, Solomons, MD 20688 — Fridays only 8:00am-4:30pm