Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

WIC (Women, Infants, and Children) is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding promotion/support for pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under the age of five.

Clients

WIC is available to qualifying pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who live in Prince George’s County. Eligibility is based on income, residency, and nutritional needs, as determined by a health professional or trained WIC staff member.

Fees

There are no fees. Eligibility for the WIC Program is based on household income, number of family members, residency in Prince George’s County, and nutritional need.

Staff

The WIC staff is composed of registered dietitians and nutritionists, lactation professionals, other professional providers, paraprofessional and clerical staff.

Services

Beginning in May 2017, all WIC benefits will be provided through the electronic benefit transfer system or eWIC.
WIC Program provides:

• Nutrition Education and Counseling
• Breastfeeding
• Education and Support
• Selected nutritious foods for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and postpartum women and children up to age five who are at nutritional risk. Foods include, but are not limited to:
  • Milk
  • Cheese
  • Eggs
  • Cereal
  • Infant Formula
  • Fruits and Vegetables

Beginning in May 2017, all WIC benefits will be provided through the electronic benefit transfer system or eWIC.

WIC also provides referrals for services to healthcare providers, government, and community-based organizations.

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

WIC Program Locations