WIC

Women Infants and Children
Supplemental Feeding Program (WIC)

Main Offices:

EBCAP
100 Bullocks Point Avenue
Riverside, RI 02915
Telephone: (401) 437-1007

EBCAP
19 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
Telephone: (401) 847-7821

Satellite Offices:

Bristol WIC
150 Franklin Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Telephone: (401) 253-7577

EBCAP Tiverton Center
1048 Stafford Road
Tiverton, RI 02878
Telephone: (401) 625-1364


WIC is a free nutrition education program that provides healthy food and nutrition advice to pregnant/breastfeeding/postpartum women, infants and children under the age of 5 years old. WIC gives checks to buy healthy foods at local supermarkets and nutrition counseling for families who qualify. WIC also provides breastfeeding advice and support for pregnant women and new moms. Fathers, grandparents and foster parents can also apply for WIC benefits for the children int heir care.

Eligibility: WIC helps families with moderate and low incomes (185% of U.S. poverty level, i.e. a family of 4 can earn as much as $796/week). Families on RIteCare or Katie Beckett also may qualify. All RI residents may choose a site of their choice anywhere in the state.

Contact: Beth Nitkin