You are eligible to apply to Virginia WIC if you...
- Are pregnant, breastfeeding, just had a baby or are a mother, father, grandparent, foster parent, or other legal guardian of a child under the age of 5.
- Are a resident of Virginia.
- Have a nutritional need (this is determined at your local WIC clinic).
- Your income is within the following guidelines:
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ECONOMIC UNIT |
INCOME - Effective Dates: June 3, 2024 to June 30, 2025 |
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| Annual | Monthly | Twice- Monthly | Bi- Weekly |
Weekly |
|
| 1 | $27,861 | $2,322 | $1,161 | $1,072 | $536 |
| 2 | $37,814 | $3,152 | $1,576 | $1,455 | $728 |
| 3 | $47,767 | $3,981 | $1,991 | $1,838 | $919 |
| 4 | $57,720 | $4,810 | $2,405 | $2,220 | $1,110 |
| 5 | $67,673 | $5,640 | $2,820 | $2,603 | $1,302 |
| 6 | $77,626 | $6,469 | $3,235 | $2,986 | $1,493 |
| 7 | $87,579 | $7,299 | $3,650 | $3,369 | $1,685 |
| 8 | $97,532 | $8,128 | $4,064 | $3,752 | $1,876 |
| Each add’l family member add |
+$9,953 |
+$830 |
+$415 |
+$383 |
+$192 |
Ready to apply for WIC?
Apply online HERE, or contact your local health district to make an appointment.
Your Appointment
| Certification Appointment | Nutrition Education Appointment | |
| What to bring | ∙ eWIC Card for returning clients
∙ Proof of Income ∙ Proof of where you live ∙ Person applying for WIC ∙ Child's immunization record |
∙ eWIC Card
∙ Healthbites certificate if completed through online program Healthbites |
| Who can come | Parent, Guardian, Caretaker | Parent, Guardian, Caretaker, or Proxy |
| What to expect | ∙ 30 mins-1 hour in length
∙ If first appointment: will receive eWIC card, how to PIN and use your eWIC card ∙ Finger stick for bloodwork depending on age and WIC category ∙ Height and weight check ∙ Nutrition education ∙ A review of your Food Prescription |
∙ 30 minutes
∙ Discuss your nutritional needs through a one-on-one appointment or group nutrition class ∙ A review of your Food Prescription |