Rhode Island Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Department of Health (RI)
What is Rhode Island Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
The WIC Program provides supplemental foods, nutrition education and referrals to health care, at no cost, to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are determined to be at nutritional risk. To be fully eligible for the WIC Program, applicants must be determined by a health professional, at no cost, to be at nutritional risk (i.e., have certain medical-based or diet-based risk conditions).
The WIC program of Rhode Island is administered by the Rhode Island Department of Health, Division of Family Health.
Administration
Rhode Island Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) is administered by Department of Health (RI).
Program Requirements
Qualification Requirements Last Updated on 2025-03-01
To be eligible for this benefit program, you must be a resident of Rhode Island and one of the following:
- Pregnant, or
- Breastfeeding, or
- Postpartum, or
- A child 5 years old or younger.
In order to qualify, you must have an annual household income (before taxes) that is below the following amounts:
| Household Size* | Maximum Income Level (Per Year) |
|---|---|
| 1 | $27,861 |
| 2 | $37,814 |
| 3 | $47,767 |
| 4 | $57,720 |
| 5 | $67,673 |
| 6 | $77,626 |
| 7 | $87,579 |
| 8 | $97,532 |
A person who participates or has family members participate in certain other benefit programs, such as SNAP, Medicaid, or TANF, automatically meets the income eligibility requirement.
To see if you are eligible for WIC, you may also use theWIC Prescreening Tool.This Prescreening Tool isnotan application for WIC. To apply for WIC benefits, you must make an appointment at your local WIC agency.
Application Details
What is the application process for Rhode Island Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)?
To apply, set up an appointment at the WIC clinic closest to you. Find your nearest clinic on the Rhode Island WIC page.