WIC
WIC is a nutrition program that provides:
- Healthy foods such as milk, juice, cereal, cheese, eggs, infant formula, tuna and carrots
- Nutrition education to improve family health
- Breastfeeding advice and support
- Referrals to doctors, dentists, and other community services
WIC helps:
- Pregnant women
- Breastfeeding moms
- New moms with babies under six months old
- Babies
- Children younger than five years old
For more information, or to speak to someone about eligibility for WIC, please contact one of our WIC locations listed below or email us at WIC@cfsri.org. New applications are being accepted.
To receive WIC you must live in Rhode Island and meet income guidelines
RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH WIC PROGRAM
WIC Federal Income Guidelines, in effect from May 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. Based on Income before Deductions or Gross
DEPARTMENTO DE SALUD DE RHODE ISLAND PROGRAMA WIC
GUIA FEDERAL SOBRE INGRESO PARA WIC, En efecto desde mayo 1, 2023 al 30 de junio, 2024. Basado en el ingreso bruto, o sea, el ingreso antes de impuestos y deducciones.
While most states use the maximum guidelines, states may set lower income limit standards. A person or certain family members who participate in other benefits programs such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program(SNAP), Medicaid, or Temporary Assistance for Needy Families automatically meet the income eligibility requirement.
| Family Size / Tamano de la familia | Annual / Ingreso Anual | *Monthly / Ingreso Mensual | Twice-Monthly / Ingreso Quincenal | Bi-Weekly / Ingreso Cada dos semanas | *Weekly / Ingreso Semanal |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $26,973 | $2,248 | $1,124 | $1,038 | $519 |
| 2 | $36,482 | $3,041 | $1,521 | $1,404 | $702 |
| 3 | $45,991 | $3,833 | $1,917 | $1,769 | $885 |
| 4 | $55,500 | $4,625 | $2,313 | $2,135 | $1,068 |
| 5 | $65,009 | $5,418 | $2,709 | $2,501 | $1,251 |
| 6 | $74,518 | $6,210 | $3,105 | $2,867 | $1,434 |
| 7 | $84,027 | $7,003 | $3,502 | $3,232 | $1,616 |
| 8 | $93,536 | $7,795 | $3,898 | $3,598 | $1,799 |
| Each additional family member / Añadir por cada miembro adicional | + $9,509 | + $793 | + $397 | +$366 | + $183 |
Effect on Family Size with a Pregnancy
An applicant pregnant woman who does not meet income eligibility requirements based on her current family size and income shall be reassessed for eligibility based on a family size increased by one, or by the number of expected multiple births. The increased family size must have applicant agreement.
Note: Proof of multiple births is required following standard procedure.
In situations where the family size has been increased for a pregnant woman, the same increased family size should also be used for any of the categorically eligible family members.
Efecto en el tamaño de la familia con un embarazo.
Un(a) aplicante embarazada(o) que no reúne los requisitos de elegibilidad basado en el ingreso y el tamaño de su familia, se debe reevaluar su elegibilidad basado en un miembro de la familia más o en el número bebés que está esperando.
Nota: Si tiene un embarazo múltiple, se requiere presentar prueba del embarazo múltiple.
Si el tamaño de la familia aumenta porque la mujer está embarazada, use ese mismo número para otros beneficios que se le puedan ofrecer a la familia.
Note: Fathers, grandparents and foster parents can also apply for WIC for children in their care. WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
WIC Office Locations & Hours
Berkshire
WIC Phone Number
- 401.752.7590
Berkshire
- 401.752.7500
- 401.861.0507
WIC Hours
Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Tuesday: No WIC Services
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Thursday: No WIC Services
Friday: No WIC Services
Dexter
WIC Phone Number
- 401.752.7827
Dexter
- 401.721.9200
- 401.729.0010
WIC Hours
Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Tuesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
(closed for lunch 1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Friendship
WIC Phone Number
- 401.752.7781
Friendship
- 401.752.7600
- 401.272.2634
WIC Hours
Monday: No WIC Services
Tuesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Wednesday: No WIC Services
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Friday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Hartford
WIC Phone Number
- 401.752.7920
Hartford
- 401.752.7950
- 401.272.1728
WIC Hours
Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Tuesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
(closed for lunch 1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Friday: 8:00 – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Independence Square
WIC Phone Number
- 401.721.6416
Independence Square
- 401.721.6400
- 401.724.9251
WIC Hours
Monday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Tuesday: 10:30am – 7:00pm
(closed for lunch 1:30pm – 2:30pm)
Wednesday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Thursday: 8:00am – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
Friday: 8:00 – 4:30pm
(closed for lunch 12:00pm – 1:00pm)
USDA Nondiscrimination Statement
WIC is an equal opportunity provider.
In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA.
Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g. Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.), should contact the Agency (State or local) where they applied for benefits. Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English.
To file a program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, (AD-3027) found online at: How to File a Complaint, and at any USDA office, or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. Submit your completed form or letter to USDA by:
(1) mail: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; or
(3) email: program.intake@usda.gov.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider
WIC es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.
De conformidad con la Ley Federal de Derechos Civiles y los reglamentos y políticas de derechos civiles del Departamento de Agricultura de los EE. UU. (USDA, por sus siglas en inglés), se prohíbe que el USDA, sus agencias, oficinas, empleados e instituciones que participan o administran programas del USDA discriminen sobre la base de raza, color, nacionalidad, sexo, discapacidad, edad, o en represalia o venganza por actividades previas de derechos civiles en algún programa o actividad realizados o financiados por el USDA.
Las personas con discapacidades que necesiten medios alternativos para la comunicación de la información del programa (por ejemplo, sistema Braille, letras grandes, cintas de audio, lenguaje de señas americano, etc.), deben ponerse en contacto con la agencia (estatal o local) en la que solicitaron los beneficios. Las personas sordas, con dificultades de audición o discapacidades del habla pueden comunicarse con el USDA por medio del Federal Relay Service [Servicio Federal de Retransmisión] al (800) 877-8339. Además, la información del programa se puede proporcionar en otros idiomas.
Para presentar una denuncia de discriminación, complete el Formulario de Denuncia de Discriminación del Programa del USDA, (AD-3027) que está disponible en línea en: How to File a Complaint. y en cualquier oficina del USDA, o bien escriba una carta dirigida al USDA e incluya en la carta toda la información solicitada en el formulario. Para solicitar una copia del formulario de denuncia, llame al (866) 632-9992. Haga llegar su formulario lleno o carta al USDA por:
(1) correo: U.S. Department of Agriculture
Office of the Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights
1400 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, D.C. 20250-9410;
(2) fax: (202) 690-7442; o
(3) correo electrónico: program.intake@usda.gov.
Esta institución es un proveedor que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades