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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on September 9, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Virginia, we recommend that you visit the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Virginia portal, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce's State Resources list or the USDA's COVID-19 Waivers & Flexibilities for Virginia.

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Description of Program and Relief

Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (“WIC”)

Virginia’s Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (“WIC”) is a preexisting food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. The program provides nutrition education, breastfeeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services.

Government or Lead Agency

Virginia Department of Health

Dates Available

Ongoing

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

You are eligible to apply for 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 guidelines available here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

To contact for more information on Virginia WIC, please visit:

http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/wic-participants/sample-page/contact-us/

List of Additional Information

For more information on Virginia WIC, please visit: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/wic/


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