The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children is funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and is available at every health department in Piedmont Health District. The Virginia WIC Program serves low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children up to age five.
Health Benefits
WIC provides high-quality nutritional care and food to our participants. The program provides milk, cheese, eggs, juice, cereal, dried beans or peas, peanut butter and iron-fortified formula that supply crucial nutrients such as protein, iron, calcium, and vitamins A and C essential to maintain health.
Are you eligible for WIC?
Find out by calling your Local Health Department for a WIC appointment in Piedmont Health District (extended hours are available monthly at each health department).
Amelia Health Department 804-561-2711
Buckingham Health Department 434-969-4244
Charlotte Health Department 434-542-5251
Cumberland Health Department 804-492-4661
Lunenburg Health Department 434-696-2346
Nottoway Health Department 434-645-7595
Prince Edward Health Department 434-392-4932
Toll Free 1-888-200-1596
What you need to bring to your appointment:
Proof of income for the entire household, proof of identification for the person applying for WIC and proof of Virginia residency are required at all certification/recertification visits. Parents are also requested to bring their child’s immunization record.
For additional WIC Information, visit Virginia WIC Program.
Please contact Karen Townsend Karen.townsend@vdh.virginia.gov