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:
ECONOMIC UNIT
Number of People in Household Count a pregnant woman as 2 |
INCOME - Effective Dates: June 6, 2022 to June 30, 2023 | ||||
| Annual | Monthly | Twice- Monthly | Bi- Weekly | Weekly | |
| 1 | $25,142 | $2,096 | $1,048 | $967 | $484 |
| 2 | $33,874 | $2,823 | $1,412 | $1,303 | $652 |
| 3 | $42,606 | $3,551 | $1,776 | $1,639 | $820 |
| 4 | $51,338 | $4,279 | $2,140 | $1,975 | $988 |
| 5 | $60,070 | $5,006 | $2,503 | $2,311 | $1,156 |
| 6 | $68,802 | $5,734 | $2,867 | $2,647 | $1,324 |
| 7 | $77,534 | $6,462 | $3,231 | $2,983 | $1,492 |
| 8 | $86,266 | $7,189 | $3,595 | $3,318 | $1,659 |
| 9 | $94,998 | $7,917 | $3,959 | $3,654 | $1,827 |
| 10 | $103,730 | $8,645 | $4,323 | $3,990 | $1,995 |
| 11 | $112,462 | $9,372 | $4,686 | $4,326 | $2,163 |
| 12 | $121,194 | $10,100 | $5,050 | $4,662 | $2,331 |
| 13 | $129,926 | $10,828 | $5,414 | $4,998 | $2,499 |
| 14 | $138,658 | $11,555 | $5,778 | $5,333 | $2,667 |
| 15 | $147,390 | $12,283 | $6,142 | $5,669 | $2,835 |
| 16 | $156,122 | $13,011 | $6,506 | $6,005 | $3,003 |
| Each Additional Member Add | +$8,732 | +$728 | +$364 | +$336 | +$168 |
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 |