Rhode Island Child Nutrition Programs

Rhode Island provides child nutrition programs that include free and low-cost food, nutrition information, and preschool and school nutrition programs. Below is the address and phone number to find out about the many child nutrition programs that are offered in Rhode Island.

Child Nutrition Programs in Rhode Island

In Rhode Island the overall contact for the child nutrition program is:

Rhode Island NSLP, CACFP, SFSP
Manager
Comprehensive School Health & Nutrition
Rhode Island Department of Education
Office of School Improvement and Support Services
255 Westminster Street, Shephard Bldg.
Providence, Rhode Island 02903-3400
Phone: 401-222-4600 ext 2364

Programs include the Child and Adult Care Food Program and National School Lunch Program as well as the National School Breakfast Program, the Summer Food Service Program and the Emergency Food Assistance Program. To find more about these programs click on the link Nutrition Assistance Programs. For the specific programs in Rhode Island call the contact number above or contact the Rhode Island Department of Education, the Rhode Island Department of Health or the Rhode Island child welfare agency, all listed in the "Additional Areas of Interest" section below.

Child Nutrition Programs in Other States

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Additional Areas of Interest

Rhode Island Food Banks distribute free food to those in need.

Rhode Island Food Stamp Program helps persons with low-incomes to obtain food.

Rhode Island WIC provides free food, nutrition counseling, and referrals at no charge.

Rhode Island Department of Education can provide you with information about school nutrition and pregnancy programs.

Rhode Island Department of Health can provide nutrition information and help as well as help with pregnancy and post-pregnancy concerns.

Rhode Island child welfare agency can help with pregnancy, parenting, and foster care.

Rhode Island Medicaid can help you with answers about free services offered to you and your child.

We have also provided information on Nutrition Help and Nutrition and Diet for Pregnant Women. Additionally, on the website Pregnancy And Children, you will find information about Eating and Nutrition During Pregnancy as well as Being Healthy Before and During Pregnancy and Weight Gain During Pregnancy.

Please visit our home page to read about our commitment to assist you and other pregnant women and birth mothers free of charge regardless of whether you place a child for adoption or intend on raising your child yourself