What is WIC?
WIC is a food and nutrition program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture through the Virginia Department of health. WIC helps to correct or prevent malnutrition in low-income pregnant and breastfeeding women, women who recently had a baby, infants and children up to 5 years old who are at health risk due to inadequate nutrition. WIC provides supplemental food, offers professional nutrition education and makes referrals based on health screening and assessments of need.
WIC, the Supplemental Food Program for Women, Infants, and Children, is an important resource in improving the health and nutrition of women, infants, and children during pregnancy and early childhood. Some of the services WIC offers include: • Supplemental nutritious foods high in iron, calcium, protein, vitamin C, and vitamin A. • Nutrition education focusing on issues such as healthy foods during pregnancy and breastfeeding, introducing solid foods to infants, and providing nutritious meals and snacks for children. • Breastfeeding education and support on all aspects of breastfeeding. • Referrals to other health and social service programs, such as prenatal and child health care and other food assistance programs.
WIC is a federally funded nutrition program for Women, Infants, and Children. WIC provides the following at no cost: healthy foods, nutrition education and counseling, breastfeeding support, and referrals for health care. How do I apply for WIC? To apply for WIC, you need to contact a local WIC office. Click here for a local phone number or call 1-800-342-3556 and the operator will provide you with the local phone number. Click here to find your County Health Department’s website. The local WIC office will give you a date and time for a WIC certification visit. At this visit, the household income and the medical/nutrition status of each applicant will be reviewed. On that day, you will find out if you and your children are eligible for WIC. WIC Food Packages.. Time for a Change Please click here for information about the new WIC food packages. USDA Non-Discrimination Statement In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from
