Resources for the Community: Food and Essential Supplies

Following is a list of community agencies and locations where community members can access food and essential supplies. 

In Rhode Island

Rhode Island Community Food Bank
200 Niantic Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
401-942-6325
[email protected] 
Local food pantries and meal sites in RI

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd
Newport, RI 02840
401-846-4828
MLK Center 

East Bay Community Action Program
East Providence/East Bay: 401-437-1000
Newport County: 401-847-7821
Information, including hours and locations

Cap City Community Center Food Pantry
285 B Chad Brown Street
Providence, RI  02908
401-455-3890
Cap City Food Drive

In Massachusetts

The United Way of Greater Fall River United Response Fund (UWGFR)

Those wishing to support ongoing efforts in the greater Fall River area are encouraged to donate to the UWGFR United Response Fund, which streamlines fundraising through a trusted and local community partner. Additionally, UWGFR’s Food Grant Portal is currently open for any Greater Fall River 501(c)(3) food pantries, soup kitchens, street outreach, or shelter/congregate housing looking to apply for grant funds.
To donate to the UWGFR United Response Fund, visit the website at https://uwgfr.org and follow the fund on social media for updates @UnitedWayGFR. 

Donate to a Local Food Bank

Find a Food Bank via Mass.gov

Project Bread

Eastern Massachusetts: Greater Boston Food Bank

Central Massachusetts: Worcester County Food Bank 

Western Massachusetts: The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts

Northeastern Massachusetts: Merrimack Valley Food Bank

Cape Cod: The Cape Cod Hunger Network