What is WIC?

The Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC)- provides nutritional assistance and 1:1 counseling to ensure healthy starts for children and their families. This includes:

  • Nutritional assessments and coaching
  • Referrals to medical and social services within the community
  • Support from Breastfeeding Peer Counselors. We also assist in obtaining free electric breast pumps
  • Benefits for healthy foods, based on the clients' nutritional needs

Who WIC Serves

  • Pregnant Women

  • New Mothers
  • Breastfeeding Women
  • Infants and Children (Up to 5 Years of Age)
  • Postpartum Women

WIC Income Guidelines (Family Income Before Taxes)

If you or your child are enrolled in SNAP or Medicaid, you may automatically be eligible for WIC

View the current income guidelines here.

The USDA WIC Prescreening Tool: WIC PreScreening Tool

Call the RI Department of Health Information Line (toll-free) at 401-222-5960 (English & Spanish) to see if your family qualifies.

Please read our full non-discrimination statement in English or Spanish.

Our Location and Hours

1000 Eddy Street, Providence, RI

Telephone: 401-533-9145

Fax: 401-533-9105 (Please write 'ATTENTION WIC' on cover page)

  • Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.)
  • Tuesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
  • Thursday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.)
  • Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.)