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.
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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”
Who Qualifies?
The WIC program is designed to serve certain categories of women, infants and children who meets the income guide.
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
Learn more
Pregnant
Postpartum
Breastfeeding
Fathers, grandparents, or foster parents with young children
Make an Appointment
Schedule an appointment by calling, emailing, or visiting our office.
224 Dexter Street, Providence RI
Mon & Wed 9:00am – 4:30pm
Tue & Thu 10:30am – 6:30pm
Fri 9:00am – 3:30pm
