About Us
The Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC) is offered through your local health department and is funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). This program focuses on the overall good health of women, infants, and children, encourages healthy pregnancy outcomes, and promotes healthy eating habits that follow current USDA recommendations. The program provides breastfeeding and nutrition education along with supplemental foods to eligible persons. It provides nutritious foods such as cheese, eggs, peanut butter, beans, milk, juice, cereal, fruits and vegetables, canned fish, and infant formula. It also provides breastfeeding support and referrals to other health care systems such as immunizations and dental care. For more information about VA WIC, click here.
WIC eligibility is determined by: Virginia Residents who meet income guidelines and have a nutritional need. WIC serves the following groups: infants, children under 5 years of age, pregnant and postpartum women, and breastfeeding women.
Where are we located?
East End WIC Clinic
1033 28th Street
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 247-8079
Fax: (757) 247-2291
LaSalle Center WIC Clinic
1320 LaSalle Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-1140, press 4
Normal operating hours for the WIC LaSalle Center are Monday – Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., by appointment only. CLOSED the first Wednesday of each month for training.
Peninsula Health Center WIC Clinic
416 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 594-7502
Fax: (757) 594-7771
Hours:
Monday – Wednesday: 7:30AM – 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Thursday: 7:30AM – 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Friday: 7:30AM – 12PM
Hours vary in weeks with a holiday
Williamsburg/James City County WIC Clinic
5300 Palmer Lane
Williamsburg, VA 23188
Phone: (757) 253-4741
Fax: (757) 253-4248
Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM – 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Hours vary in weeks with a holiday.
Wilsondale WIC Clinic
1206 N King St
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 224-5007
Normal operating hours for the WIC Wilsondale Center are Monday & Wednesday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Tuesday, 7:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.; Thursday, 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Friday, 7:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., by appointment only. CLOSED the first Wednesday of each month for training.
York/Denbigh WIC Clinic
606 Denbigh Boulevard, Suite 304
Newport News, VA 23608
Phone: (757) 886-2810
Fax: (757) 886-7522
Hours:
Monday: 7:30AM – 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM - 4:30PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM – 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Thursday: 7:30AM – 12:30PM and 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Friday: 7:30AM – 12:00PM
Hours vary in weeks with a holiday.
Other Information
What You Need to Bring to a WIC Visit
- Your Infant
- Infant crib card
- Proof of Birth letter
- Hospital immunization/ shot record
- Your Child
- Immunization/shot record
- Social security card
- Proof of All Household Income (include at least one):
- Paystubs within past 30 days
- Medicaid card
- Food Stamp letter
- TANF letter
- Unemployment benefits
- Child support
- Proof of school lunch participation
- Current military leave and earning statement (LES)
- Proof of Residency
- Utility bill
- Lease
- Mail with your name on it
- Proof of Pregnancy (if having multiples)
- Your Picture ID
Nutrition Education On-line- Join WicHealth.org
WicHealth.org is online nutrition education that offers healthy eating tips and recipes for families with young children.