The Department is authorized, in accordance with the federal Child Nutrition Act of 1966 (42 U.S.C. § 1771 et seq.), to implement a Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program) to provide supplemental foods and nutrition education to (i) low-income pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, (ii) infants, and (iii) young children. All localities in the Commonwealth shall participate in the WIC Program.
Va. Code § 32.1-23.7