Fairfax County, Virginia

CONTACT INFORMATION: WIC offices are open Monday to Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., except where extended hours are noted

703-246-5599
TTY 711

health@fairfaxcounty.gov

10777 Main St.
Fairfax, VA 22030

Heather Yutzy,
WIC Coordinator

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Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program

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About WIC
Baby Formula Updates
WIC Locations
Applying for WIC
More Resources and Information

Beginning Friday, March 3, WIC has a new phone number!

For all WIC appointments and questions, please call 703-246-5599.

All WIC services will be provided by phone.
Please use our main number, 703-246-5599, for assistance and to schedule an appointment. If you reach a voice mailbox, please leave a message.

The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) aims to improve the health of pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under five years of age. Participants must meet categorical, income, residential and nutrition risk eligibility requirements.

WIC program services include:

Supplemental nutritious food.
Nutrition counseling and education.
Breastfeeding promotion and support.
- Breastfeeding promotion and support is provided by the WIC Program through assistance and education, peer counselors, classes, and supplies and equipment (such as pumps).
Information and referrals to health care and social services.

Baby Formula Updates

Formula Shortage

Virginia WIC is moving back to Similac

To help participants during the formula shortage, Virginia WIC allowed temporary substitute formula options. These approvals will be ending soon. Please note the following dates and upcoming changes:

February 28, 2023

Last day to purchase non-Similac brand infant formula temporary substitutes
Last day to purchase RTF infant formula temporary substitutes
Last day to purchase temporary size options for certain medical formulas
Last day to purchase certain medical formula in stores

April 30, 2023

Last day to purchase Similac brand infant formula temporary substitutes

See important details about this on the Temporary Formula Substitution List (updated February 1).

Questions?

If you have any questions or concerns about changing your baby’s formula, please contact your healthcare provider.
If you have any questions about your WIC benefits, please contact your WIC Office.

Find more information and updates about the shortage.

Infant Formula Recalls

February 20, 2023: Reckitt has chosen to voluntarily recall two select batches of ProSobee 12.9 oz. Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula due to a possibility of cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii.

Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula in 12.9 oz containers was manufactured between August 2022 and September 2022. The products were distributed through retail stores nationwide in the U.S., Guam, and Puerto Rico. The batches in question can be identified by the number on the bottom of the can. Recalled product batches are ZL2HZF and ZL2HZZ both with a UPC Code of 300871214415 and a “Use By Date” of “1 Mar 2024."

If your infant formula is affected by the recall, do not use it! WIC participants can exchange or return the recalled formula at the store it was purchased.

Find detailed information and updates about this and past infant formula recalls.

Do not dilute infant formula and/or make homemade infant formula. It can be dangerous for your baby. Learn more about this.

WIC Locations

All Virginia WIC services are being delivered by phone at this time instead of the usual in-person appointments. The Fairfax County Health Department is currently providing services by phone from a limited number of WIC sites.

Please call one of the sites listed below for an appointment or assistance. All offices can be reached at 703-246-5599. TTY for all sites: 711. Voice mail messages will be returned by WIC staff as soon as possible.

WIC offices are open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Map of all WIC locations
View WIC Locations in a larger map

Annandale District Office
Also serving Joseph Willard Center Participants
7611 Little River Turnpike,
Suite 301E (East Wing)
Annandale, VA 22003

Mount Vernon Office
Also serving Fort Belvoir Participants
8350 Richmond Highway
Suite 233
Alexandria VA 22309-2344

Herndon/Reston Office
Also serving HealthWorks for Northern Virginia, Sully and Centreville Participants
1850 Cameron Glen Drive
Suite 100
Reston, VA 20190-3313

Inova Cares Clinic for Women
6400 Arlington Boulevard
Suite 110
Falls Church, VA 22042

Springfield Office
Cary Building, First floor
8136 Old Keene Mill Rd
Springfield VA 22152-1850

Applying for WIC

Eligibility

Categorical

Women who are pregnant, breastfeeding up to one year after delivery, or non-breastfeeding postpartum women up to 6 months after delivery or end of pregnancy.
Infants and children up to five years.

Residential

Resident of Virginia.

Income

Meet program income eligibility guidelines or participate in certain programs (SNAP, Medicaid, TANF, National School Lunch Program).

Nutrition Risk

An assessment will be done at the WIC clinic that will involve questions about diet and checking height, weight, and iron level.

How to Apply

Contact Fairfax County WIC for more information and to schedule an appointment.
See if you may be eligible and request an appointment at the clinic most convenient for you.

USDA Nondiscrimination Statement

In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.

Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.

To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:

(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights 1400 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;

(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or

(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.