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 |
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 |