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🥫 Where to donate food in Rhode Island
Shelf-stable food goes to local food pantries and the regional food banks that supply them in your area.
Before you go
- Peanut butter, canned meat and canned fruit are always needed.
- Check expiration dates; pantries can't hand out expired food.
- A food drive at church, school or work goes a long way.
26 places in Rhode Island take food.
Providence
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
- unopened, in-date non-perishable food
- soups and stews
- pasta, rice and cereal
- canned fish, meat, fruit and vegetables
- beans, lentils and nut butters
- sauces and condiments in plastic or cans
Not accepted: glass packaging; perishable or prepared food; open, expired or damaged items
ProvidenceCall to confirm
Amos House
- personal care items
- food
- winter gloves
WarwickCall to confirm
Westbay Community Action Marketplace
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
WarwickCall to confirm
Pilgrim Lutheran Church food pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
West WarwickCall to confirm
West Warwick Assistance Agency
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
West WarwickCall to confirm
West Warwick Senior Center Pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
West WarwickCall to confirm
Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
CoventryCall to confirm
Coventry Food Services
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
CoventryCall to confirm
Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Coventry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
CoventryCall to confirm
Faith Fellowship Food Pantry
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
East GreenwichCall to confirm
East Greenwich Interfaith Food Cupboard
- non-perishable food (call to confirm)
Westerly
Jonnycake Center of Westerly - Thrift Store & Food Pantry
- clothing
- household goods
- furniture in sellable condition
- fresh produce
- non-perishable food
Pickup: Furniture pickup possible - email photos to the thrift donations address (items must be outside the home)
WakefieldCall to confirm
Jonnycake Market (Peace Dale/Wakefield)
CharlestownCall to confirm
RICAN (Rhode Island Center Assisting those in Need)
WakefieldCall to confirm
New Life Food Bank
North KingstownCall to confirm
NK Food Pantry
North KingstownCall to confirm
Tri-County CAP Food Pantry - North Kingstown
WesterlyCall to confirm
Tri-County CAP Food Pantry - Westerly
NarragansettCall to confirm
St. Peter's By-The-Sea Community Market
ExeterCall to confirm
Exeter Food Pantry
WesterlyCall to confirm
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry - St. Catherine Laboure Conference
Bristol
East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop
- clothing
- housewares
- nonperishable food
Newport
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Food Pantry
- nonperishable food
- toiletries
Newport
The Salvation Army Newport Corps
- nonperishable food
- laundry detergent
- personal hygiene items
Newport
East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) Food Pantry - Newport
- nonperishable food
- baby necessities
- toilet paper
Middletown
Potter League for Animals
- pet food
- cat litter
- pet treats