Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The WIC program is designed to support and provide assistance to a diverse range of families. By offering assistance to a wide array of family structures and employment situations, WIC strives to create an equitable platform for all families to receive the assistance they need for their overall health and development. WIC is for all types of families – families with married or single parents and those working or not working.

WIC provides benefits to:

• Pregnant women
• Infants
• Children up to their fifth birthday
• Breastfeeding mothers up to one year after delivering their baby
• Postpartum women who are not breastfeeding up to six months after delivering their baby
• If you are a mother, father, foster parent or other legal guardian of a child under 5 years of age, you can apply for your child.

All families must meet income eligibility guidelines. WIC has higher income guidelines than SNAP (EBT, Food Stamps) or Medicaid, so even if you don’t qualify for SNAP or Medicaid, you may still qualify for WIC.

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is focused on the well-being of women, infants, and children. WIC promotes the overall health of pregnant women, babies and children up to 5 years old by offering various services and support. Focused on healthy pregnancy outcomes, committing that expectant mothers receive the essential care and guidance needed to have a successful and problem-free pregnancy. WIC emphasizes the importance of healthy eating for families, providing resources and information on nutritious food choices and meal plans.

Beyond simply focusing on nutrition and pregnancy, WIC also places a strong emphasis on breastfeeding, recognizing the numerous benefits associated with it. For breastfeeding support, please call 757-633-5942 or 757-633-7725.

WIC also serves as a valuable resource for referrals to other health care providers within the Norfolk Department of Public Health. These referrals encompass a variety of programs, such as BabyCare, immunizations, car seat safety, and smoking cessation. By offering these referrals, WIC ensures that women and their families have access to comprehensive health care services, allowing them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives.

To schedule an appointment, call the Norfolk WIC Appointment Scheduling Desk at 757-985-4856 or 757-985-4878 Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Note: The Norfolk WIC Appointment Scheduling Desk cannot answer any nutrition or medical related questions. If you have additional questions outside of requesting an appointment, please contact your local WIC office.

Meals Made Easy WIC Cookbook