WIC offices in Providence, Rhode Island
The 10 WIC clinics serving Providence — call to book your certification appointment. Pregnant women and infants get priority (10-day maximum wait by federal rule).
Mt. Hope Community Center
199 Camp Street
(401) 521-8830
Rhode Island State Department Of Health WIC
3 Capitol Hl
(401) 222-4604
Berkshire Center
99 Berkshire Street
(401) 752-7590
Meeting Street
1000 Eddy Street
(401) 533-9145
Women & Infants Hospital - Outpatient Nutrit
2 Dudley Street, MOC Suite 550
(401) 274-1122
Meeting Street on Broad
500 Broad Street
(401) 632-4700
Scalabrini Dukcevich Center
300 Laurel Hill Avenue
(401) 632-4770
Hartford Avenue Center
550 Hartford Avenue
(401) 752-7920
Sankofa WIC
224 Dexter Street
(401) 453-3220
Friendship Center
350 Point Street
(401) 752-7781
Applying in Providence: the short version
- Who qualifies: pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children under 5 — applied for by any caregiver, including dads and grandparents. Full rules.
- Income: up to $61,050/year for a family of 4 (2026-2027 table), or automatic with Medicaid/SNAP/TANF. Full table.
- What you get: monthly foods on an eWIC card, infant formula covered in full, produce dollars, and breastfeeding support. Details.
Frequently asked questions
What documents are required to complete a WIC application in Rhode Island?
Four things: photo ID for the adult; a birth certificate, crib card or medical record for each child applying; proof of your Providence address (lease, utility bill or official mail); and proof of income — recent pay stubs, OR simply your Medicaid, SNAP or TANF card, which proves income eligibility by itself. Don't have everything? Go anyway: a sworn statement is generally accepted as a last resort and you typically get 30 days to complete proof.
What's the maximum income to qualify for WIC in Rhode Island?
Rhode Island uses the federal maximum of 185% of poverty. For July 2026 through June 2027: $29,526/year for a household of 1, $40,034 for 2, $50,542 for 3, $61,050 for 4, plus $10,508 for each additional member — gross income, before taxes. A pregnancy counts as at least one extra household member, and anyone with Medicaid, SNAP or TANF is automatically income-eligible regardless of these numbers.
Can I apply for Rhode Island WIC online?
Rhode Island does not offer a full online application — enrollment runs through your local clinic: call a wic clinic near you to request an appointment. Call one of the Providence clinics above to book; certification is usually completed in a single visit.
Is there a number to call to check WIC benefits in Rhode Island?
Yes — the Rhode Island WIC state hotline is 1-800-942-7434 (toll-free), run by the Rhode Island Department of Health. Use it for benefit questions, clinic referrals and appointment help. For your eWIC balance, the state WIC app and your last receipt show it instantly, and the clinics listed above answer local questions directly.