WIC Special Supplemental Food Program
23191 Front Street
PO Box 177
Accomac, VA 23301
Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 787-5880 Main
Operating Agency: Accomack County Health Department
Agency Type: Local/City/County
Person in charge: Scott R. Chandler Administrator
Fees: No fees charged.
Eligibility requirements: Based on income.
Area Served: County of Accomack
About the program:
Provides a supplemental food program that helps pregnant women, infants and chilren obtain the foods they need for better health.
TELEPHONE NUMBER-
THE CONTACT NUMBER FOR THE AREA NORTH OF PARKSLEY IS 804-
824-5616.
SERVICE HOURS-
SERVICE IS BY APPOINTMENT ONLY, ON A WEEKLY BASIS.
ELIGIBILITY FACTORS-
OTHER ELIGIBILITY FACTORS-
THE PROGRAM SERVES PREGNANT WOMEN, WOMEN WHO ARE BREAST-
FEEDING, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN UP TO AGE FIVE.
REFERRAL POLICY-
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED-
EVIDENCE OF FINANCIAL ELIGIBILITY IS REQUIRED.
SERVICES PROVIDED-
THE WIC PROGRAM PROVIDES VOUCHERS FOR BUYING FOOD AT
DESIGNATED GROCERY STORES. ONLY CERTAIN FOODS MAY BE BOUGHT
AND ALL THOSE FOODS LISTED ON THE VOUCHER MUST BE PURCHASED.
THE PURPOSE IS TO ASSIST THOSE ELIGIBLE TO GET THE FOODS
THEY NEED FOR BETTER HEALTH.
AGENCY CHARACTERISTICS-
SOURCE OF FUNDS-
THIS PROGRAM IS FUNDED BY THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICUL-
TURE.