What is WIC?

WIC - or the Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children - provides nutritional assistance and 1:1 counseling to ensure healthy starts for children. 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)

View the current income guidelines here.

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 Locations 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 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 2-2:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 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.)

500 Broad Street, Providence, RI

Telephone: 401-632-4700

Fax: 401-632-4799

  • Monday: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 p.m.)
  • Tuesday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 2-2:30 p.m.)
  • Wednesday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
    (Closed for lunch 12-12:30 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.)