The WIC Program is a nutrition program for women, infants, and children that provides extra food, tips on healthy eating, breastfeeding help, and referrals for other services. WIC helps women, infants, and children eat better to have a healthier future.
Women who receive WIC benefits get to prenatal care earlier, eat better while pregnant and right after giving birth, gain the right amount of weight while pregnant, and are more likely to carry babies to full term. WIC infants experience a lower rate of infant mortality, are born at a healthy size, and grow better. Children under the WIC program eat and grow better, are ready to start school, have healthy blood iron levels, and receive age-appropriate vaccinations.
Who is eligible for WIC?
Who can apply?
You must be an Allegany County resident meeting
income guidelines
. Employed or unemployed individuals are welcome, and it doesn't matter if you are single, married, or living with your parents. Fathers, mothers, grandparents or guardians can apply for children under age five. Participation in programs like medical assistance, foster care, a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), food stamps, or Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) may also allow you to qualify for WIC benefits.
Hours and Clinic Locations:
Allegany County Health Department, 12501 Willowbrook Road, Cumberland, MD
Monday through Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Tuesdays 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Allegany County Department of Social Services, 1 Frederick Street, Cumberland, MD
Mondays and Tuesdays 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Westernport Library, 66 Main Street, Westernport, MD
First Wednesday of each month 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Frostburg Library, 65 East Main Street, Frostburg, MD
Second Wednesday of each month 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Lonaconing Library, 76 Main Street, Lonaconing, MD
Third Wednesday of each month 10:30 AM - 3:15 PM
Westmar Early Learning Center Judy Center, Beall Elementary School, 3 East College Avenue, Frostburg, MD
Fourth Friday of each month 9:00 AM - 3:15 PM
For more information, call (301) 759-5020.
