- Rhode Island Community Food Bank maintains an extensive, regularly updated list of food pantries and meal sites across the state, organized by town and ZIP code, to help individuals and families in need access essential food resources. Many of these locations offer more than just food assistance; depending on the site and schedule, visitors may also find trained volunteers or members of the Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach Team available to help determine eligibility and assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). This integrated support aims to connect individuals not only with immediate food relief but also with longer-term nutritional assistance.
- Rhode Island Meals on Wheels provides home-delivered meals and wellness checks to older adults and people with disabilities who have difficulty accessing nutritious food. In addition to delivering meals, the program offers social visits and wellness checks to support recipients’
overall well-being and independence. - Food Pantries Locator is a tool used to find local pantries, soup kitchens, food shelves, food banks, and other food help.
- Full Cart Virtual Food Bank is a virtual food bank that provides food with dignity and discretion for families in need; food is delivered directly to your front door.
- SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) helps individuals and families buy groceries by providing monthly benefits on an EBT card, which can be used at participating stores and markets.
- WIC (Women, Infants, and Children Program) provides nutrition support for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children, offering healthy food, nutrition education, and access to healthcare resources.
