Virginia WIC Program
Benefits, Eligibility & How to Apply
Virginia WIC Agency Contact
About the Virginia WIC Program
Ready to apply for Virginia WIC?
Apply online at www.myvawic.org → or call 1-888-942-3663 to get started.
Virginia WIC serves tens of thousands of participants statewide, administered by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) through local health districts across all regions of the state. The program works with authorized vendors across the Commonwealth to provide healthy, nutritious food to low-income families.
Virginia WIC is administered through local health district offices across the state, from the Northern Virginia suburbs to the rural Southwest Virginia coalfields.
Who Qualifies for WIC in Virginia
Virginia WIC is open to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, postpartum women up to six months after delivery, infants, and children under age five. The goal of Virginia WIC is to improve health through better nutrition and access to health care.
If your household participates in Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement. Bring your current enrollment documentation to your appointment. For households not receiving those benefits, the income threshold is 185% of the federal poverty level. You must also have a nutritional need — this is determined at your local WIC clinic at no cost to you.
What Virginia WIC Provides
Benefits are loaded onto a Virginia eWIC card redeemable at authorized stores displaying the "Virginia eWIC Card Accepted Here" sign. Virginia WIC's food list is updated annually — the current 2024 WIC Food List is available in English and Spanish at vdh.virginia.gov/wic-participants. Check the VDH website for the current approved food list.
Virginia WIC food packages vary by participant category — pregnant women, postpartum women, fully breastfeeding women, and children ages 12–23 months, 2–5 years each have distinct food packages. Fully breastfeeding women receive the most generous food package to support milk production. The program provides milk, cheese, yogurt, eggs, cereal, whole grain bread, fruits and vegetables, juice, beans, peanut butter, and infant formula and baby food for infants.
Every participant receives a Cash Value Benefit (CVB) for fruits and vegetables. Virginia WIC participants can check their food prescription and manage their benefits through the myVAWIC portal at myvawic.org.
Virginia WIC also provides breastfeeding promotion and support at all WIC clinics. Breastfeeding counseling, peer support, and breast pumps are available for eligible participants. Virginia's breastfeeding support is delivered through local health district WIC offices throughout the state.
How to Apply for WIC in Virginia
Virginia offers an online application at myvawic.org. After submitting the online application, your local health district WIC office will contact you to schedule your certification appointment. You can also contact your local health district directly to make an appointment — the VDH website has a map of all Virginia WIC health district offices. The WIC help desk is available at 1-888-942-3663.
Recertification in Virginia
Pregnant women are certified through delivery. Breastfeeding women are certified up to one year postpartum. Postpartum non-breastfeeding women are certified for six months. Children are certified annually. If your food prescription is incorrect, contact the WIC help desk at 1-888-942-3663 before using your benefits. If a food item on the current WIC approved food list did not scan at a store, call the Tell WIC Line at 877-835-5942 to report it.
Virginia WIC Across Health Districts
Virginia's WIC program is organized through local health districts — such as Northern Virginia, Richmond, Roanoke, and Virginia Beach among others. Each district operates its own WIC clinics while following statewide VDH policies and using the same eWIC system. Service delivery varies somewhat by district — hours, locations, and specific clinic offerings differ across the Commonwealth. Use the health district map at vdh.virginia.gov/wic to find your local office.
Virginia WIC and Tribal Nations
Virginia is home to 7 federally recognized tribes — the Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Indian Nations. Tribal members participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) should contact their local WIC office about adjunctive eligibility options. Call the WIC help desk at 1-888-942-3663 to find services in your area.
Income at or below 185% FPL. Automatic eligibility with Medicaid, SNAP, or TANF.
Monthly food benefits loaded to your WIC EBT card plus nutrition education and breastfeeding support.
Frequently Asked Questions — Virginia WIC
Virginia WIC Income Limits 2026
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income | Monthly Gross Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $28,953 | $2,413 |
| 2 | $39,128 | $3,261 |
| 3 | $49,303 | $4,109 |
| 4 | $59,478 | $4,957 |
| 5 | $69,653 | $5,805 |
| 6 | $79,828 | $6,653 |
| 7 | $90,003 | $7,501 |
| 8 | $100,178 | $8,349 |
| Each additional person | add $10,175 | add $848 |
| Effective July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. Figures are 185% of the federal poverty guidelines for the 48 contiguous states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. territories (including Guam). Alaska and Hawaii residents see higher income limits. Source: USDA FNS Federal Register notice 2025-03576 (90 FR 11598). | ||
Automatic Income Eligibility in Virginia
If your household participates in any of these programs, you automatically meet WIC's income requirement in Virginia:
- Medicaid
- SNAP (food stamps)
- TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)
Bring your current enrollment documentation to your WIC appointment. You must still have a nutritional need — this is determined at your local WIC clinic at no cost to you.
Virginia is home to 7 federally recognized tribes — the Pamunkey, Chickahominy, Eastern Chickahominy, Upper Mattaponi, Rappahannock, Monacan, and Nansemond Indian Nations. Tribal members participating in the Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) should contact their local WIC office about adjunctive eligibility options.
What Counts as Income in Virginia
Virginia WIC counts all gross household income before taxes, including wages, self-employment income, Social Security, child support, alimony, unemployment benefits, and other income sources. Housing assistance and tax refunds are not counted as income.
Nutritional Risk Requirement
In addition to income eligibility, Virginia WIC requires a nutritional risk determination made by a WIC health professional at your local clinic. The assessment is free and nearly all applicants meet at least one nutritional risk criterion. Start your application at myvawic.org or call the WIC help desk at 1-888-942-3663.
