The Virginia WIC Program

WIC stands for the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. The Program provides nutrition education, breast feeding promotion and support, supplemental nutritious foods, counseling at WIC clinics, and screening and referrals to other health, welfare, and social services. The goal of the Program is to improve the health of pregnant women, infants and children (under 5 years) through better nutrition and access to health care. To be eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must meet categorical, residential, income and nutrition risk requirements.

To apply for WIC or ask questions:
Phone: 1-888-942-3663
Email: WICinfo@vdh.virginia.gov

For suggestions, comments or concerns:
Phone: 1-877-TELL-WIC (1-877-835-5942)
Email: TellWIC@vdh.virginia.gov

To view a video about WIC: Virginia Gets Oriented

• English Version
• Spanish Version

Community Nutrition

The Division of WIC and Community Nutrition Services supports public health community nutrition throughout the Commonwealth. This effort is promoted through nutrition education topics including breastfeeding promotion and support. The Division also leads the Commonwealth's Healthy Approach and Mobilization Plan for Inactivity, Obesity, and Nutrition (CHAMPION), a statewide obesity prevention and control effort.

Retail Store Management

The VA WIC Program seeks to serve the needs of WIC participants obtaining approved foods through the nearly 800 retail stores and military commissaries it authorizes. For more information click on this link.

To apply to become an authorized store, applicants may go to the RSMS web site or click here for information on submitting a paper application.

In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability or retaliation. If you require this information in alternative format (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.), contact the USDA's TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (Voice or TDD). If you require information about this program, activity or facility in a language other than English, contact the USDA agency responsible for the program or activity, or any USDA office. To file a complaint alleging discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call, toll free, (866) 632-9992 (Voice). TDD users can contact USDA through local relay or the Federal Relay at (800) 877-8339 (TDD) or (866) 377-8642 (relay voice users). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.