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West Virginia

These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on June 5, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in West Virginia, we recommend that you visit the state’s COVID-19 Business Relief Resources and Information or the West Virginia Department of Health & Human Resources' COVID-19 portal

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Description of Program and Relief

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Nutrition Assistance

WIC is a food assistance program for women, infants, and young children. WIC provides food assistance, nutrition counseling, parenting advice, breastfeeding support, and referrals to help families lead healthy lives. Although West Virginia has not outlined specific WIC guidance in light of COVID-19, women and children adversely impacted by COVID-19 should be eligible for WIC if they meet general eligibility requirements.

Government or Lead Agency

West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources

Dates Available

Available now

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

See https://dhhr.wv.gov/WIC/apply/Pages/Do%20I%20Qualify%20For%20WIC.aspx for eligibility requirements.

WIC benefits are available to:

  • Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding, or just had a baby

  • Infants and children under five years old (including foster children)

  • Families with a low to medium income

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

For more information please contact your county WIC office (contact information here)

List of Additional Information

For additional information, please visit:

https://dhhr.wv.gov/wic/Pages/default.aspx


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