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:
Household Income (Effective Dates: June 29, 2026 to June 30, 2027) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Unit | Annual | Monthly | Twice- Monthly | Bi- Weekly | Weekly |
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 | $1,231 | $1,136 | $568 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,337 | $1,669 | $1,540 | $770 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 | $2,106 | $1,944 | $972 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 | $2,544 | $2,349 | $1,175 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,964 | $2,982 | $2,753 | $1,377 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 | $3,420 | $3,157 | $1,579 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 | $3,858 | $3,561 | $1,781 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,591 | $4,296 | $3,965 | $1,983 |
| Each add’l family member add | +$10,508 | +$876 | +$438 | +$405 | +$203 |
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 |