Maryland Department of Health WIC Program

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WhatsApp: 1-(667)-209-7236 WIC serves over 8.2 million women, infants and children through over 10,000 clinics nationwide.

WIC is a federally funded program that provides healthy supplemental foods and nutrition counseling for pregnant women, new mothers, infants and children under age five. In 2007, Maryland WIC served over 130,000 women, infants and children each month.

09/02/2026

Officially entering the 'ber months with September's freshest produce! 🍂🍎🍐

09/02/2026

🥢 What can you do with tofu? A LOT! Today is National Tofu Day!
Tofu can be crispy, creamy, savory—and it can take on the flavors of so many of your favorite meals!

Try something new for National Tofu Day. From tofu stir-fry and tofu scramble to tofu palak paneer and tofu “ground meat” crumbles, there’s a recipe for everyone.

Not sure where to start? We’ve got you!
Check out these easy tofu recipes from USDA WIC Works.
https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with/tofu?utm_source.com



🥢 ¿Qué se puede hacer con el tofu? ¡MUCHO! ¡Hoy es el Día Nacional del Tofu!

El tofu puede ser crujiente, cremoso, sabroso… ¡y puede adoptar
los sabores de muchas de tus comidas favoritas!

Prueba algo nuevo para el Día Nacional del Tofu. Desde tofu salteado y tofu revuelto hasta tofu palak paneer y "carne molida" de tofu, hay una receta para todos los gustos.

¿No sabes por dónde empezar? ¡Nosotros te ayudamos!
Echa un vistazo a estas recetas fáciles de tofu de USDA WIC Works.
https://wicworks.fns.usda.gov/topic/what-do-i-do-with/tofu?utm_source.com

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are a nutrient-dense and versatile kitchen staple, and also this month’s WIC-approved foo...
08/27/2026

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are a nutrient-dense and versatile kitchen staple, and also this month’s WIC-approved food! 🌟

Corn and whole-wheat tortillas are great sources of protein and fiber and can be incorporated in your family’s meals in countless ways! Try out some of these recipe ideas:

🌯Burritos and breakfast wraps: You can add your favorite veggies for extra flavor.
🍲Tortilla soup or casserole.
🍕Custom tortilla pizza: Use your tortilla as the “dough” and add your favorite toppings.

Use your WIC benefits to make healthy and delicious meals for your family! Learn more at https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/pages/home.aspx



¡Las tortillas de maíz y las tortillas integrales son alimentos básicos de la cocina, versátiles y ricos en nutrientes, y además constituyen el alimento aprobado por el WIC de este mes! 🌟

¡Las tortillas de maíz y las tortillas integrales son excelentes fuentes de proteína y fibra y pueden incorporarse a las comidas de su familia de innumerables maneras! Pruebe algunas de estas ideas de recetas:

🌯Burritos y wraps para el desayuno: Puede agregar sus vegetales favoritos para darles más sabor.
🍲Sopa o cazuela de tortillas.
🍕Pizza de tortilla a su gusto: Use la tortilla como “masa” y agregue sus ingredientes favoritos.

¡Use sus beneficios del WIC para preparar comidas saludables y deliciosas para su familia! Obtenga más información en https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/pages/home.aspx

08/26/2026

This Black Breastfeeding Week, we're celebrating the power of community support.
At Maryland WIC, we're committed to having our boots on the ground, providing:
✨ Culturally responsive lactation support
✨ Community connections that uplift
✨ Resources that honor your choices
Your feeding journey matters. Your voice matters.

Breastfeeding rates in the Black community remain lower compared to other communities, highlighting the need for increas...
08/25/2026

Breastfeeding rates in the Black community remain lower compared to other communities, highlighting the need for increased awareness, support, and education. 💖

Join us in celebrating the 15th annual Black Breastfeeding Week! 🤱🏿 This year's theme, "We All We Got,” uplifts the importance of breastfeeding while honoring Black families, culture, and community by centering collective power and togetherness.

And WIC is here to help! Hear from two International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs) about what they’re doing in their communities to support Black women and families and how WIC can support your breastfeeding journey: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/pages/home.aspx



Las tasas de lactancia en la comunidad negra siguen siendo más bajas que las de otras comunidades, lo que pone de relieve la necesidad de aumentar la concientización, el apoyo y la educación. 💖

¡Acompáñenos a celebrar la 15.ª edición anual de la Semana de la Lactancia Materna Negra! 🤱🏿 El tema de este año, “Solo nos tenemos unos a otros”, pone de relieve la importancia de la lactancia, honra a las familias, la cultura y la comunidad negras y da prioridad al poder colectivo y a la unión.

¡Y el WIC está aquí para ayudar! Escuche a dos consultoras de lactancia certificadas por la Junta Internacional (IBCLC) hablar sobre lo que están haciendo en sus comunidades para apoyar a las mujeres y familias negras y sobre cómo el WIC puede apoyarla durante su experiencia con la lactancia: https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/pages/home.aspx

08/24/2026

It's Military Lactation Celebration week! The 2026 Military Lactation Celebration Week theme is "Mission Ready Begins at Home."

A time to honor the unique challenges military families face when it comes to breastfeeding and infant nutrition.

The Maryland WIC program is here for your family, providing not just nutritional assistance, but also lactation support and guidance when you need it most.
Maryland WIC is here for you!

08/20/2026
08/20/2026

Just a few simple ingredients gets you a luxurious carbonara-like spaghetti dish with olive oil, garlic, green peas, Parmesan cheese and lemon.

Get the simple spaghetti recipe: https://tinyurl.com/4d5m4x3h

08/19/2026

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 This week is all about supporting breastfeeding parents and normalizing breastfeeding in communities. 💖This year’s theme: Better Data, Better Care for AANHPI Families, is shining a light on why data equity matters for AANHPI families and how we can use data to bridge equity gaps in breastfeeding support and health care.

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 This week is all about su...
08/17/2026

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Breastfeeding Week! 🎉 This week is all about supporting breastfeeding parents and normalizing breastfeeding in communities. 💖This year’s theme: Better Data, Better Care for AANHPI Families, is shining a light on why data equity matters for AANHPI families and how we can use data to bridge equity gaps in breastfeeding support and health care.

Everyone deserves access to support and information that helps empower them on their breastfeeding journey! Need breastfeeding support? WIC is here for you! Learn more and get started at https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/Pages/Home.aspx



¡Celebre la Semana de la Lactancia Materna de las Personas Asiático-Estadounidenses, Nativas de Hawái e Isleñas del Pacífico (AANHPI)! 🎉 Esta semana se centra en apoyar a quienes amamantan y normalizar la lactancia en las comunidades . 💖 El tema de este año: “Mejores datos, mejor atención para las familias AANHPI” pone de relieve por qué la equidad de los datos es importante para las familias AANHPI y cómo podemos usarlos para reducir las brechas en materia de equidad en el apoyo a la lactancia y la atención médica.

Todas las personas merecen tener acceso al apoyo y la información que contribuyen a empoderarlas durante su experiencia con la lactancia. ¿Necesita apoyo a la lactancia? ¡El WIC está aquí para ayudarle! Para obtener más información y comenzar, visite https://health.maryland.gov/phpa/wic/Pages/Home.aspx

Escuche historias de madres y padres AANHPI sobre la lactancia en esta serie de videos de Breastfeed LA: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=asianbreastfeedingstory

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