WIC - Women, Infants and Children Nutrition Education Program
Mission
To safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk.
What we do
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Assess the nutritional status of our participants.
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Assist in purchasing healthy foods based on clients' nutritional needs.
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Educate mothers and families on health eating, and referrals to healthcare.
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Expand the use of fruit and vegetable vouchers to allow their use at WIC approved Farmer's Markets statewide.
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Offer referrals to needed medical and social services in the community.
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Support breastfeeding participants with medical necessity, or upon returning to work or school, by providing free hospital-grade, electric breast pumps.
Our Services
Rhode Island Department of Health
