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 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 |
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 |