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:
| Number of People in Household Count a pregnant woman as 2 | Income - Effective Dates June 15, 2020 to June 30, 2021 | ||||
| Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly | |
| 1 | $23,606 | $1,968 | $984 | $908 | $454 |
| 2 | $31,894 | $2,658 | $1,329 | $1,227 | $614 |
| 3 | $40,182 | $3,349 | $1,675 | $1,546 | $773 |
| 4 | $48,470 | $4,040 | $2,020 | $1,865 | $933 |
| 5 | $56,758 | $4,730 | $2,365 | $2,183 | $1,092 |
| 6 | $65,046 | $5,421 | $2,711 | $2,502 | $1,251 |
| 7 | $73,334 | $6,112 | $3,056 | $2,821 | $1,411 |
| 8 | $81,622 | $6,802 | $3,4o1 | $3,140 | $1,570 |
| 9 | $88,910 | $7,493 | $3,747 | $3,459 | $1,730 |
| 10 | $98,198 | $8,184 | $4,092 | $3,777 | $1,889 |
| 11 | $106,486 | $8,874 | $4,437 | $4,096 | $2,208 |
| 12 | $114,774 | $9,565 | $4,783 | $4,415 | $2,208 |
| 13 | $123,062 | $10,256 | $5,128 | $4,734 | $2,367 |
| 14 | $131,350 | $10,946 | $5,473 | $5,052 | $2,526 |
| 15 | $139,638 | $11,637 | $5,819 | $5,371 | $2,686 |
| 16 | $147,926 | $12,328 | $6,164 | $5,690 | $2,845 |
| Each Additional Member Add | +$8,288 | +$691 | +$346 | +$319 | +$160 |
| Number of People in Household Count a pregnant woman as 2 | INCOME Effective Dates: June 7, 2021 to June 30, 2022 | ||||
| ECONOMIC UNIT | Annual | Monthly | Twice-Monthly | Bi-Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $23,828 | $1,986 | $993 | $917 | $459 |
| 2 | $32,227 | $2,686 | $1,343 | $1,240 | $620 |
| 3 | $40,626 | $3,386 | $1,693 | $1,563 | $782 |
| 4 | $49,025 | $4,086 | $2,043 | $1,886 | $943 |
| 5 | $57,424 | $4,786 | $2,393 | $2,209 | $1,105 |
| 6 | $65,823 | $5,486 | $2,743 | $2,532 | $1,266 |
| 7 | $74,222 | $6,186 | $3,093 | $2,855 | $1,428 |
| 8 | $82,621 | $6,886 | $3,443 | $3,178 | $1,589 |
| 9 | $91,020 | $7,585 | $3,793 | $3,501 | $1,751 |
| 10 | $99,419 | $8,285 | $4,143 | $3,824 | $1,912 |
| 11 | $107,818 | $8,985 | $4,493 | $4,147 | $2,074 |
| 12 | $116,217 | $9,685 | $4,843 | $4,470 | $2,235 |
| 13 | $124,616 | $10,385 | $5,193 | $4,793 | $2,397 |
| 14 | $133,015 | $11,085 | $5,543 | $5,116 | $2,558 |
| 15 | $141,414 | $11,785 | $5,893 | $5,439 | $2,720 |
| 16 | $149,813 | $12,485 | $6,243 | $5,763 | $2,882 |
| Each Additional Member Add | +$8,399 | +$700 | +$350 | +$324 | +$162 |
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 |