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
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