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Alternate Name
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Baltimore City Health Department, WIC
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Description
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WIC: healthy foods at no cost to participants on an eWIC card, nutrition education and counseling, health Screenings- growth and weight assessments for pregnant women, infants, and children, breastfeeding assistance provided by lactation specialists, referrals to other health and social agencies, participation in the annual WIC Farmers' Market Program. Online self-referral form: https://forms.gle/c1bkJ6xtpBY5qiadA Income guidelines: | Effective 05/29/26 | Household Size | Annual Income | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly | | 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 | | 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 | | 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 | | 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 | | 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,,753 | $1,377 | | 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 | | 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,859 | $3,561 | $1,781 | | 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 | | For each additional person | $10,508 | $876 | $438 | $405 | $203 | |
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Defined coverage areas:
Maryland
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Hours of operation:
Fri: 8:30AM 4:15PM
Thu: 8:30AM 4:15PM
Wed: 8:30AM 4:15PM
Tue: 8:30AM 4:15PM
Mon: 8:30AM 4:15PM
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Eligibility
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Parent(s)/guardian(s) with children 5 and under, pregnant and postpartum, and nursing mothers who meet income guidelines.
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Languages Offered
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Bilingual staff and translators on call.
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Program Fees
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None.
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Application Process
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Call to make an appointment. Each person who is applying for benefits must come to the first appointment, including infants and all children up to age five and the required documents.
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Documents Required
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One form of proof of household income.
• Recent pay stubs, or benefit letter: SSI, Social Security, Unemployment
• Medical Assistance card
• Independence Card with register receipt (30 days)
• Tax Return
One proof of identity for each individual on the application.
• Birth Certificate
• Driver's License or MVA identification
• Social Security Card
• Picture Identification (Government, School, Employment)
Proof of address
• Driver's License or MVA Identification
• Official Bill or Statement
• Rental or lease agreement
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• Proof of pregnancy
• Immunization record (infant or child)
• WIC referral
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Programs at this agency
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Lower Eastern Shore, Women, Infants and Children Program
Anne Arundel County Department of Health, Women, Infants and Children Program
Carroll County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Cecil County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Harford County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Howard County Health Department, WIC Program
Queen Anne's County Department of Health, Upper Shore WIC Office
Prince George's County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Johns Hopkins Women, Infants and Children Program
Baltimore County Health Department, Women, Infants and Children Program
Southern Maryland, Women, Infants and Children Program
Mid-Shore Women, Infants and Children Program
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