Flash Food

A mobile app that lets users purchase surplus groceries from local stores—like produce, meat and dairy at deep discounts—helping both save money and reduce food waste.

Too Good To Go

Get surprise bags of unsold food from local cafés, bakeries, grocery stores and restaurants at a discount.

Olio

A local sharing app where users give away or claim surplus food and other items for free—neighbors helping neighbors.

Produce to the People

Mobile produce distribution providing fresh fruits and vegetables to Newport County residents.
For more information, please visit: https://mlkccenter.org/programs/produce-to-the-people/

 

Martin Luther King Community Center

📍 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport, RI 02840

  • Food pantry access once per month.
  • Bring photo ID and reusable bags (bags not provided).
  • First visit: proof of address for all family members (lease, SNAP letter, etc.) — but no one is turned away if you don’t have documentation.
  • Also offers a Mobile Food Pantry serving Aquidneck Island.

For more information please visit https://mlkccenter.org/hunger-services/

 

Salvation Army

📍51 Memorial Blvd, Newport, RI 02840

  • Soup kitchen meals are served Friday from 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. and Sunday from 12:30 p.m. – 1:15 p.m.
  • Food Pantry is open Wednesday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

For more information please visit https://easternusa.salvationarmy.org/southern-new-england/newport-rhode-island/

 

East Bay Community Action Newport Pantry

📍19 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840

  • Food Pantry is open Monday 12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
  • Food pantry access twice per month.
  • Bring photo ID and reusable bags (bags not provided).

For more information please call: (401) 848-6697

 

Society of St. Vincent de Paul – St. Joseph (Food Pantry)

📍5 Mann Avenue, Newport, RI 02840 USA

  • Monday 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. & Tuesday/Wednesday 10:00 am – 12:00 p.m. Closed Thursday.
  • Bring photo ID and reusable bags.
  • Call for delivery information if needed. Spanish speaking members available upon request.

For more information please call: (401) 258-5773

 

Community Baptist Church Meal Site

📍40 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Boulevard, Newport, RI 02840

  • Meal served Saturday’s 4:00 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Dine-in only.
  • Serves Middletown and Newport residents – bring a photo I.D.

For more information please call: (401) 846-3086

 

Florence Gray Center Food Resources

📍1 York Street, Newport, RI 02840

  • Hosts community food distributions and resources for families.

For more information, please visit: https://oneillhousing.org/

Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island – No-Cost Market

📍 Providence (statewide access)

  • Hours: Tuesday 10 AM–2 PM; Mobile Market weekdays 9 AM–3 PM
  • Open to any RI resident; photo ID and proof of address required on first visit.

For more information, please visit: https://www.rimeals.org/

East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop

📍532 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809

  • Hours: Tuesday–Saturday 10 AM–2 PM
  • Serves East Bay region; mobile delivery available.

For more information, please visit: https://eastbayfoodpantry.org/

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Offers a map of 137+ food pantries & meal sites throughout RI.
To find food resources near you click here – https://rifoodbank.org/find-food/

Pop-Up Pantry

📍2451 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871
Open 24 hours a day for all community members.

Aquidneck Food Pantry

📍81 Sprague Street, Portsmouth, RI 02871

  • Hours: Wednesday & Friday 10 AM–12 PM
  • Open to all Rhode Island residents in need.

For more information, please visit: https://aquidneckcommunitytable.org/

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

📍200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

  • Offers a statewide map of over 130 food pantries and meal sites.

For more information, please visit: https://rifoodbank.org/find-food/

The ELISHA Project

Statewide food distribution and outreach organization serving Rhode Island families in need.
For more information, please visit: https://www.theelishaproject.org/

Better Lives Rhode Island

📍12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903

  • Hours: Monday 3–6 PM; Tuesday & Wednesday 9 AM–1 PM
  • Providence residents; may visit twice per month; registration required.

For more information, please visit: https://betterlivesri.org/

Federal Hill House Food Center

📍35 Swiss Street, Providence, RI 02909

  • Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 AM–1 PM
  • Serves ZIP codes 02909, 02908, 02903; two visits per month; fresh produce available.

For more information, please visit: https://federalhillhouse.org/

CAPP Food Pantry

📍550 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

  • Hours: Call (401) 273-2000 ext. 309 for schedule.
  • Providence area residents; intake form required.

For more information, please visit: https://www.cappri.org/

St. Edward Food & Wellness Center

📍1001 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02904

  • Hours: Wednesday 10 AM–12 PM & 5–6 PM
  • Serves North Providence and nearby areas; registration required; client-choice model.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stedwardfoodcenter.org/

West End Community Center Pantry

📍109 Bucklin Street, Providence, RI 02907

  • Hours: Monday–Friday 9 AM–3 PM
  • Open to all; fresh produce available; photo ID requested.

For more information, please visit: https://westendcc.org/

Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry

📍1 Angell Road, Cumberland, RI 02864

  • Hours: 1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 7–10 AM
  • Serves northern Providence County. Register for first

For more information, please visit: https://nrifoodpantry.org/

Capital City Community Center Pantry

📍285 Chad Brown Street, Providence, RI 02908

  • Hours: Monday & Wednesday 9 AM–2 PM
  • Serves Smith Hill area; fresh produce available.

For more information, please visit: https://capitalcitycommunitycenter.org/

CCAP Food Bank

📍311 Doric Avenue (lower level), Cranston, RI 02910

  • Mon, Tue, Fri: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM & 2–4 PM
  • Wed: 9:30 AM–12:30 PM & 2:30–6:30 PM
  • Thu: 10 AM–1 PM
  • Serves Cranston, Coventry, Scituate, and Foster; client-choice model.

For more information, please visit: https://comcap.org/

Olneyville Food Center

📍261 Manton Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

  • Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 AM–1 PM
  • Serves Olneyville (02909) residents; photo ID required.

For more information, please visit: https://www.olneyville.org/

St. George Episcopal Food Pantry

📍12 Clinton Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

  • Hours: Friday 10 AM–12 PM
  • Serves Central Falls and surrounding areas; open weekly.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stgeorgescf.org/

Progreso Latino Food Pantry

📍20 Claremont Street, Central Falls, RI 02863

  • Hours: Wednesday 10 AM–1 PM
  • Serves Central Falls and Pawtucket residents; ID requested.

For more information, please visit: https://progresolatino.org/

St. Raymond’s Parish Pantry

📍1240 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904

  • Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month, 8–10 AM
  • Anyone in need; no proof of residency required.

For more information, please visit: https://saintraymonds.com/

Elmwood Community Center Pantry

📍155 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

  • Hours: Wednesday & Friday 9 AM–12 PM
  • Serves Elmwood and South Providence residents; proof of address required.

For more information, please visit: https://www.providenceri.gov/elmwood-community-center/

St. Bartholomew Church Pantry

📍297 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, RI 02909

  • Hours: Thursday 10 AM–12 PM
  • Open to all; walk-in service.

For more information, please visit: https://www.stbartschurchri.org/

Holy Name Church Food Pantry

📍99 Camp Street, Providence, RI 02906

  • Hours: 2nd & 4th Saturday of each month, 9–11 AM
  • Serves East Side and surrounding areas; walk-in welcome.

For more information, please visit: https://www.holynameprovidence.org/

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