Virginia WIC Office

The Virginia WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program is handled by the Department of Health. This state agency can help you with questions or issues with WIC including how to apply, what is required to be eligible for Virginia WIC benefits or if you need to schedule an appointment. If you will be meeting with the Virginia Department of Health, we suggest you verify what documents you should bring with you to make sure they have all the information they need to help determine your eligibility. This page provides the Virginia WIC office number and office hours.

The Virginia WIC program aims to assist low-income and nutritionally at risk women who are pregnant, women who are currently breastfeeding (up to infant's 1st birthday), nonbreastfeeding postpartum women (up to 6 months after the birth of an infant or after pregnancy ends), infants (up to 1st birthday) and children up to their fifth birthday. Benefits that are provided to participants through the Virginia WIC program includes supplemental nutritious foods, nutrition education, counseling at WIC clinics, screening and referrals for other health reasons, welfare and social services.

If you are planning to move out of state, Virginia WIC participants can still receive their benefits until the certification period expires as long as there is proof that they received WIC benefits in Virginia. Before you move, it is recommended that you contact the local WIC office. In most cases, the state agency will provide you with a special card that proves you participated in the Virginia WIC Program. When you have moved, the next step would be to call the WIC office in the state you moved to and schedule an appointment. Make sure to bring the special card to your appointment to show proof you received benefits from the Virginia WIC program.

How do I find Virginia WIC office locations near me?

The Virginia WIC office is a facility that low-earning families should become familiar with. It is through this office that qualifying households need to apply for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) benefits. This assistance program connects low-income families with the resources they need to maintain healthy lifestyles. Households that want to apply for WIC need to report to one of these clinics. Applications cannot be filed online or by phone.

Your first step in applying for benefits is to locate a WIC clinic near you. This process is easy to complete, and you can search for WIC Virginia facilities using this website. Simply begin your search by selecting the state you want to apply in and your city. Then, you can see a list of all the WIC office locations in your area.

How do I apply for WIC in Virginia?

If you want to enroll in the Virginia WIC program, you must report to a WIC agency. Case workers can only determine your eligibility if they speak to you in person. Furthermore, you need to go to a WIC office and speak with a program representative so he or she can interview you. You must schedule an appointment so you know when you can go to an office and discuss your eligibility with a worker. Usually, you can arrange your WIC appointment by calling the office nearest to you.

When you report to your local WIC office, be sure you arrive prepared to prove that you qualify to enroll in the program. Virginia WIC guidelines for eligibility state that you should bring the following items to your interview with you:

• Proof of identity for you and each of your children
• Documents that verify your household resides in VA
• Proof of your family’s income
• A medical referral form
• Immunization records for your children who are applying with you

Additionally, remember that you must bring your children with you to your WIC appointment. Your case worker needs to see every family member who is included in your program application.

What do I do if I have a lost WIC card in Virginia?

When you enroll in this benefits program, you will receive a Virginia WIC card. Officially, this card is called the eWIC benefit card. This device works like a bank-issued debit card. When you are ready to buy groceries, take your card to approved stores. It is extremely important that you take proper care of your card. However, if you notice that your WIC card is lost or stolen, you must immediately contact the customer service department. You do not need to go to your local WIC office and report that you no longer have your card.