Nutrition and Nourishment for Families
We proudly partner with Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) to ensure that pregnant people, new parents, infants, and children up to age 5 receive the supplemental foods, healthcare referrals, and nutritional education they need to thrive.
Mary’s Center WIC services include:
- Breastfeeding Support
- Breastfeeding counseling in English, Spanish, and Amharic
- Educational programs
- Online Breastfeeding Support
- Video call with a doctor or nurse through the Pacify app
- FREE for WIC participants and available 24/7 in English & Spanish
- Nutrition Program
- Access to eWIC card for healthy foods from authorized DC stores
- Registered Dieticians (RDs) provide nutritional counseling and create meal plans to fit your budget
- Seasonal Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) offers benefits for WIC participants ages 6 months to 2 years, once a year
- Safe Sleep Classes with DC Health
- Classes are on the last Wednesday of every month
- Offered in English, Spanish, and Amharic
- FREE, portable, safety-approved Cribette for WIC participants
- Must live in DC, have an infant 12 months or younger, or to be delivered within 30 days of the beginning of the class
To apply, call (202) 232-6679 to make an in-person WIC application appointment.
Requirements to Access Services
The following documents are required at your in-person application appointment:
- Proof of DC residency dated within the last 30 days (apartment lease, utility bill with your name on it, mail addressed to participant)
- Proof of income dated within the last 30 days (recent pay stub, TANF/SNAP award, bank statement, signed letter from employer)
- Proof of identity (i.e., photo ID or driver’s license)
- Infant/child discharge papers and immunization record
- Proof of pregnancy
- Prescription for special formula or supplement, if applicable
- NOTE: You do not have to show proof of US citizenship to receive WIC.
If you are approved as a Mary’s Center WIC participant, you will receive an eWIC card.
Refer a participant to WIC: Make a referral to WIC with LINKU
WIC NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Mary’s Center WIC Offices
| Location |
Hours |
| Petworth (DC) |
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturdays (by appointment only) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. |
| Fort Totten (DC) |
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturdays (by appointment only) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. |
| Adams Morgan (DC) |
Monday to Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Saturdays (by appointment only) 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. |
NOTE: We also provide WIC services at Brentwood Adventure Dental (1060 Brentwood Road NE) on Thursdays only.
For more information about our social services, call the main line at (202) 483-8196.
