WIC - Women, Infants and Children

WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The Program provides nutrition education, breast feeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services. The goal of the Program is to improve the health of pregnant women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk requirements. 

To get an appointment:

Call the closest Health Department and tell them your zipcode:

Chesapeake Health Dept - Great Bridge MAIN Office
748 N Battlefield Blvd
Chesapeake, VA 23320
Hours: 8:30AM through 4:30PM, Monday through Friday
please call (757) 382-8608

South Norfolk Health Center
490 Liberty St
Chesapeake, VA 23324
Hours: 8:30AM through 4:30PM, Tuesdays and Thursdays only
please call (757) 382-2651

What you need to bring to your appointment:

• Your child
• Proof of INCOME for entire family
• Proof of identification for the individual to be enrolled
• Proof of address

Recommended:

• A referral form from your doctor with current weight, height and hemoglobin or hematocrit (Child must still be present)
• Immunization record

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If you have any breast feeding questions Email WIC at chdwic@vdh.virginia.gov

While you are here, check out these links on Nutrition and Food preparation:

Additional WIC Resource Sites
All About Produce
Eat Five A Day For Better Health
Food Network

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