Food Pantries
EBCAP’s Food Pantries offer food distribution twice a month to assist food insecure households. Individuals/families in need of food assistance may come to one of EBCAP’s three food pantries twice a month. When you arrive, our staff will help you select food that you/your family will enjoy. The amount of food you receive is based on your family size. It is helpful (but not required) to bring re-useable bags. For additional food pantries and meal sites in Rhode Island, you can download a comprehensive Food Agency List, found on the Rhode Island Community Food Bank website.
People We Serve
EBCAP food pantries serve East Providence, Bristol County, and Newport County residents.
Key Features
The program provides:
- Nutritious supplemental food at no cost to participants
- Assistance to people with special dietary needs
- Family advocates who assess additional needs of individuals/families and connect participants to other EBCAP community resources
Additionally, with generous support from Project Undercover, EBCAP food pantries are able to provide a limited number of diapers and wipes. We are able to supply period products thanks to support from Amenity Aid.
Location(s) of the Program
Newport, RI 02840 401-848-6697
Tiverton, RI 02878 401-625-5134
East Providence, RI 02915 401-437-1000
The Dennis Roy Building, 100 Bullocks Point Ave., East Providence, RI – 401-437-1000, ext. 1140
PLEASE NOTE: Due to ongoing upgrades, our East Providence food pantry will be closed Tuesday (6/24/2025) through Friday (6/27/2025). Normal hours will resume on June 30, 2025. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. Please check back here for updates. Thank you.
- Monday: 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
- Wednesday: 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
- Thursday: 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.
The Jean E. Hicks Center, 19 Broadway, Newport, RI – 401-848-6697, ext. 1534
PLEASE NOTE: On Monday, June 30, 2025, new hours will go into effect at our Newport food pantry for the month of July. Throughout July 2025, the Newport pantry will be open one day per week, Thursdays, from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Please check back for changes.
- Monday: 12:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.
- Thursday: 9:00 A.M.– 2:00 P.M.
1048 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI – 401-625-5134, ext. 2302
- Tuesday: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
- Wednesday: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
How to Enroll
No appointment is needed; clients are served on a walk-in basis. You must bring a Photo ID and complete a brief application on site during your visit.
How You Can Help
Volunteer: To volunteer in our food pantries, please contact Erin Fogarty at 401-437-1000 x1141.
Become a Hunger Hero – host a food drive: EBCAP invites all businesses, organizations, civic groups, youth groups, and individuals to become a Hunger Hero by hosting a food drive in support of its food pantries. To learn more, click here.
Financial donations are greatly appreciated and can be made online (please type “food pantries” in the comments box) or by mailing a check to: East Bay Community Action Program, Attn: Finance Dept., 19 Broadway, Newport RI 02840. Make checks payable to EBCAP with “food pantries” noted in the memo line.
EBCAP food pantries are also currently accepting donations of non-perishable foods and hygiene products. Please click the link below to learn what donations are needed, where to donate, and who to contact for more information.
