sankofa wic

WE build healthy lives for the next generation

WIC offers nutrition advice and provides access to healthy foods to Rhode Island families who qualify.

what drives us

Sankofa WIC’s
Mission

The WIC programs aims to safeguard the health of low-income women, infants, and children up to age 5 who are at nutrition risk by providing nutritious foods to supplement diets, information on healthy eating, and referrals to health care.

How We Help

By supplementing Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC), health care referrals, and nutrition education. Breastfeeding support and assisting moms to obtain free electric pumps.

Food

The foods provided through the WIC Program are designed to supplement participants’ diets with specific nutrients.

Advice

Receive nutrition education to improve family health. Support from breastfeeding peer counselors.

Health Services

Referrals to health care providers, day care and other services.

“Sankofa WIC helped me feel
confident in my baby’s health”

– former sankofa Wic participant

Who Qualifies?

The WIC program is designed to serve certain categories of women, infants and children who meets the income guide.

View RI WIC Eligibility Guidelines

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
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Women

         Pregnant - During pregnancy and up to 6 weeks after the birth of an                                       infant
         Postpartum - Up to six months after the birth of the infant
         Breastfeeding - Up to the infant’s first birthday if fully or mostly                                                breastfeeding

Infants

Up to the infants first birthday

Children

Up to the child's fifth birthday

Fathers, grandparents, or foster parents with young children

Questions?

If you have more questions about the WIC program you can reach out to our program coordinator, Joseline Mane.

(401) 453–3220 ext. 116

Make an Appointment

Schedule an appointment by calling, emailing, or visiting our office.

(401) 453–3220 ext. 115

jramos@westelmwood.org

WIC Office:
224 Dexter Street, Providence RI

Mon & Tues 9:00am – 4:30pm
Wed & Thu 10:00am – 6:30pm
Fri 9:00am – 3:30pm

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