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WIC and SNAP help keep Rhode Islanders healthy

Eating high-quality, healthy, and nutritious foods helps kids grow and develop and keeps families healthy. However, these groceries can be expensive. Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) benefits can help eligible Rhode Islanders. Find out if you’re eligible for SNAP and/or WIC benefits!

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About WIC

WIC gives its clients time to talk to nutritionists about easy ways to eat healthy, connects them with other community programs, and gives them a “food prescription” made for their unique needs.

Who is eligible for WIC?

Any eligible pregnant, breastfeeding, or postpartum person

Children younger than 5 years

Eligible people already enrolled in RItecare/Medicaid or SNAP

How to apply for WIC?

Use the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) WIC Prescreening Tool to see if you are eligible. (You can also check Rhode Island’s WIC income eligibility guidelines.)

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Call a local WIC agency. A list of local WIC offices is available at www.health.ri.gov/WIC

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Call the Health Information Line at 401-222-5960/RI Relay (711)

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Email DOH.Website@health.ri.gov

 

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About SNAP

SNAP provides monthly benefits to eligible families and individuals to help them purchase food.

Benefits are given on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card, which can be used to buy a variety of everyday foods at approved stores across Rhode Island including grocery stores, farmers’ markets, convenience stores, and participating online retailers.

Who is eligible for SNAP?

Check SNAP income requirements* to see if you are eligible. Applicants do not need to earn an income to apply. For more information, please see the USDA SNAP Work Requirements

  • * Benefits are based on, but not limited to, countable income, household size and allowable expenses.

How to apply for SNAP?

Visit dhs.ri.gov/apply-now OR the HealthyRhode Customer Portal

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Fill out a DHS-2 application (available in English, Spanish and Portuguese) and put it in a secure drop box at a local DHS office near you or mail it to RI Department of Human Services, P.O. Box 8709, Cranston, RI 02920-8787. For a list of local DHS Offices, visit: https://dhs.ri.gov/about-us/dhs-offices

 

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