Find out if you qualify for WIC in Rhode Island
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The WIC income limit in Rhode Island for a household of 4 counted for WIC is $5,088 a month ($61,050 a year), which is 185% of the federal poverty level. A pregnant woman counts as two people, so the unborn child is added to the household size.
The applicant must also live in Rhode Island and have a nutritional need or risk, which a health professional determines at the WIC appointment. Amounts are estimates, and the WIC agency makes the final decision.
Rhode Island Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
Rhode Island WIC supports eligible families with monthly benefits for purchasing healthy foods, as well as nutrition guidance, breastfeeding help, and referrals to health and social services.
It is open to pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, infants, and children until they turn 5.
You may be eligible for WIC if you:
- Live in Rhode Island.
- Are pregnant, postpartum, or breastfeeding, or have an infant or child under 5 years old.
- Have a household income at or below 185% of the federal poverty level.
- Are determined to be at nutritional risk by a health professional.
What is the income limit for WIC in Rhode Island?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the gross income limit for WIC in Rhode Island is 185% of the current federal poverty level.1 For a family of three, that’s roughly about $4,212 per month.
| Household Size | ANNUAL LIMIT | MONTLY LIMIT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $29,526 | $2,461 |
| 2 | $40,034 | $3,336 |
| 3 | $50,542 | $4,212 |
| 4 | $61,050 | $5,088 |
| 5 | $71,558 | $5,963 |
| 6 | $82,066 | $6,839 |
| 7 | $92,574 | $7,715 |
| 8 | $103,082 | $8,590 |
How much does WIC pay per month in Rhode Island?
Monthly WIC food benefits in Rhode Island are $26 for children ages 1 to 4, $47 for pregnant and postpartum women, and $52 for breastfeeding women.
How do I apply for WIC in Rhode Island?
Call the Rhode Island Department of Health Information Line at (401) 222-5960 to be connected with a local WIC clinic and schedule your appointment.
There is no cost for WIC participation. Any parent or guardian of a child under the age of 5 can apply to the WIC program.
Rhode Island Department of Health
Rhode Island WIC
(800) 942-7434
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U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service, WIC eligibility requirements . ↩
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