WIC Center Suitland

5001 Silver Hill Road
Suitland, MD - 20746
(240) 492-2506

County: Prince Georges County

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• Monday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Tuesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Wednesday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Thursday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
• Saturday closed
• Sunday closed

Office Information: Maryland WIC Program (Women, Infants and Children)

Eligibility:
    Residency: Must be a resident of Maryland.
    Category: Pregnant women, new mothers (up to 6 months postpartum), breastfeeding mothers (up to one year postpartum), infants, and children under the age of five.
    Income: Meet income guidelines (determined by family size and income).
    Nutritional Risk: Be determined to be at nutritional risk by a healthcare professional.

How to Apply for WIC in Maryland:
Contact your local WIC agency to schedule an appointment.  (This location)
Apply in person.
Be prepared to bring the following documents to your appointment:
    Proof of residency (e.g., driver's license, utility bill)
    Proof of identity (e.g., ID card, birth certificate)
    Proof of income for all household members (e.g., pay stubs, W-2 form)
    Proof of pregnancy or breastfeeding (if applicable)
    Child's health record (if applicable)
    Healthcare professional's statement of nutritional risk (if applicable)


Services:
    Healthy Foods: Receive vouchers for specific nutritious foods like milk, cheese, eggs, fruits, vegetables, cereal, and juice.
    Nutrition Education: Learn about healthy eating for yourself and your children, including breastfeeding support.
    Healthcare Referrals: Get connected with a doctor, dentist, or other healthcare providers.

Benefits:
    Improved health outcomes: Reduces low birth weight babies, improves child growth and development, increases vaccination rates, reduces iron deficiency anemia, and improves diet quality.
    Saves money: Provides nutritious food at no cost.
    Connects to healthcare: Helps ensure access to needed medical care.

The Official WIC program is available to low to moderate income pregnant women, recently delivered women, breastfeeding women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk. Fathers can also bring their children to apply for WIC. You may apply for WIC if you are working or unemployed. Check the Income Guidelines Table to see if you are eligible for WIC. This website was created for women looking for WIC information and locations. We are also working towards adding other locations and services that may help out women.