About
The Garrett County WIC Program is the Garrett County Health Department's nutrition program for pregnant women, new and breastfeeding mothers, infants and children up to age five. It is based at the Health Department at 1025 Memorial Drive, Oakland, with an outreach site in Grantsville by appointment. WIC is a free service, and it helps young families eat well during the years when good nutrition matters most.
Services Offered
Families enrolled in WIC can receive:
- Food benefits for items such as milk, cheese, juice, cereal, peanut butter or dried beans, eggs, infant formula, infant juice and infant cereal
- Breastfeeding support, including an electric pump loan for special needs
- Health screening
- Nutrition education and information
- Referrals to other services
- A Farmers Market Nutrition Program check
Who Can Apply
In general, you may qualify if you live in Garrett County, are pregnant, a new or breastfeeding mom, or have an infant or child under five, meet the program's income guidelines (taking part in a program such as Medicaid or the Maryland Children's Health Program can count), and have a nutritional risk identified through a health screening. Staff can help you work out whether your family is eligible.
How to Apply
Stop by the Health Department in Oakland or call to get started. Grantsville-area residents can call (301) 895-3111 for an appointment at the Grantsville Outreach Center on Hershberger Lane. When you come in, bring proof of address, proof of identity, proof of income, proof of pregnancy if it applies, and everyone who is being certified.
A quick phone call is the simplest way to find out if WIC can help your family.
Address
1025 Memorial Dr, Oakland, MD 21550