Virginia
Child Nutrition Programs

Virginia provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs.  Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Virginia.

In Virginia the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Virginia NSLP (Public School)
State Director
School Nutrition Programs
State Department of Education
Post Office Box 2120
Richmond, Virginia 23218-2120
Phone: 804-225-2074

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs.  For the specific programs in Virginia call the contact number above or contact the Virginia Department of Education, the Virginia Department of Health or the Virginia child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Virginia Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Virginia Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Virginia WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Virginia Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Virginia Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Virginia child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Virginia Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and  Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women.  Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself.  Please click the following link to view our list of government assistance programs.