The Poverty Institute works to develop and promote policies to improve the economic security of low- and modest- income Rhode Islanders and ensure that tax and budget policies are equitable and adequate to fund vital public services.
WIC (Supplemental Food Program for Woman, Infants and Children) Provides vouchers to purchase nutritionally appropriate foods and nutrition education to pregnant and post-partum women and children under age five.
Who Qualifies? • Pregnant women • Mothers with babies under 6 months old • Mothers who are breastfeeding • Babies • Children under age 5 who are at nutritional risk • Fathers, grandparents and foster parents can also apply for WIC for children in their care • Citizen and immigrant information is not required
Income and Resource Limits There is no resource test in WIC. Income must be within the limits in the chart, In addition, a woman or child who is receiving RIte Care is considered to have income within the limits.
How to Apply WIC sites are located at community health centers, St. Joseph Health Center and Woman and Infants Hospital. For more information or the nearest office contact the Department of Health at 1-800-942-7434 or click hereto go to their website.
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