Nutrition and Local Food Resource Guide
Nutrition is important for normal growth for all ages and is something that we talk about at every visit with our pediatric patients and their families.
We've put together a Nutrition and Local Food Resource list to connect you directly with our many nutrition-related articles and local food resources, programs and pantries.
Annapolis Pediatrics website resources:
Nutrition for Kids - Q&A by Age
Cooking with Your Kids - Creating Health Interest and Setting Realistic Expectations
Iron Rich Foods and Why We Need Them
For more nutrition-related content, search "nutrition" or "food" in our website search bar to filter more articles and videos.
Local food access, programs, pantries and resources:
Anne Arundel County’s Food Assistance/Línea de acceso a los asistencia: 410-222-FOOD (3663) [email protected]
Maryland 211 • Call 2-1-1 • Text your zip code to 898-211 or TXT-211 • Go to 211MD.org website and enter zip code for available food resources.
Anne Arundel County Food Resources Listings/Listas de Recursos de Aliementos del Condado de Anne Arundel - list of numerous food access contacts, programs and locations.
Summer Meals for Kids:
Summer Meals Available for Children Ages 2-18 years
Calvert County PublicSchools Grab N Go Summer Meals
Maryland SUN Bucks - Apply for SUN Bucks program HERE.
Summer EBT (SUN Bucks) grocery benefits
Summer Resources in your community - search for many resources, including food, housing & more.
Food Banks and Programs:
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program - Supplemental nutrition program for pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, postpartum women, infants and children up to age 5.
Additional nutrition resources:
Healthy Children - Healthy Food Choices for Your Family
Healthy Children - Childhood Nutrition
Healthy Children - Feeding Your Family on a Budget: How to Plan and Shop Smart
Healthy Children - How to Get Your Kids to Eat More Fruits and Veggies
If you have specific nutrition questions or concerns related to your child, make an appointment with your Annapolis Pediatrics pediatrician or nurse practitioner to be seen in one of our offices.