Programs & Services
Women, Infants, and Children Program
WIC is offered in Hope Valley, Westerly and Peace Dale.
Call 401.387.9611 to schedule an appointment at any location.
About WIC
Wood River Health's WIC program connects eligible patients and their families with supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education that support healthy growth and development.
WIC is a nutrition support program for pregnant, breastfeeding and non‑breastfeeding individuals, as well as infants and children up to age five. The program provides supplemental foods, health care referrals, breastfeeding support and nutrition education to help families thrive.
Wood River Health’s WIC program is led by a small, friendly and knowledgeable team that builds strong relationships with clients in a short period of time. Being located within the health center allows staff to coordinate care with medical providers and connect families to additional support services when needed.
Our WIC staff are Certified Lactation Counselors, which means they are trained to provide breastfeeding education, ongoing support and guidance when challenges arise. Staff can also help participants obtain a breast pump through their health insurance.
What WIC Provides
- Nutrition education
- Breastfeeding education and support
- Health care referrals
- Healthy foods on an eWIC card
- Farmers market benefits
Who Is Eligible for WIC
- Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum individuals
- Infants
- Children up to age five
- Foster children up to age five
- Mothers, fathers, grandparents, foster parents and other guardians are encouraged to apply for WIC on behalf of children under age five in their care.
Helpful Information
- Learn about the federal income guidelines related to the WIC Program is available to download as a pdf.
- Check program eligibility at the Rhode Island Department of Health.
What to Bring to Your First Appointment
- Proof of pregnancy, if applicable
- Proof of address, such as a recent piece of mail
- Any photo identification
- Four weeks of pay stubs. If you receive SNAP, Rite Care or cash assistance, you are automatically income eligible
WIC Shopper App
Rhode Island WIC offers the WIC Shopper App, a free and ad‑free tool designed to make using your WIC benefits easier and more convenient.
With the WIC Shopper App, you can:
- Find WIC‑approved stores and vendors, including those closest to you
- Locate WIC offices throughout Rhode Island
- View the WIC food guide with a complete list of approved foods
- Scan item barcodes while shopping to check whether a product is WIC approved
- Access simple and healthy recipes made with WIC foods
- Request the addition of specific food items to the WIC approved food list
Because food prescriptions vary by participant, the barcode scanning tool is most helpful when used alongside your personal shopping list.
The WIC Shopper App is easy to use, accessible and designed to help families shop with confidence.
Download the WIC Shopper App
- Download the WIC Shopper App on Google Play
- Download the WIC Shopper App from the Apple App Store
This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider in accordance with USDA regulations.
WIC's non-discrimination statement is available to download as a pdf in English and Spanish.