Ocean State Senior Dining Program

The Ocean State Senior Dining Program (OSSDP) is a food assistance program that provides well-balanced catered meals five days a week to senior citizens and disabled individuals. While a suggested donation of $3.00 is appreciated, food is provided even if individuals cannot afford it.

Who We Serve

The OSSDP serves senior citizens, disabled individuals, people over 60 years of age, and spouses. In addition to a hearty meal, nutritional resources including education and counseling are provided. Partnering sites of OSSDP not only provide nutritious meals for those who may only have access to one hot cooked meal per day, but they also provide stimulation and a sense of community for potentially frail elders and the disabled.

Key Features

The OSSDP offers three choices: a hot entrée, a sandwich, or a salad option.

The program assists individuals by:

Promoting healthy eating habits
Encouraging individuals to eat locally grown foods
Encouraging individuals to eat fresh fruits and vegetables
Administering the Restaurant Meal Program
Vouchers are provided (at a suggested $5.00 donation) to order from pre-fixed menus at the following restaurants:

- Newport Creamery at 296 County Road, Barrington, RI
- Newport Creamery at 181 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
- Newport Creamery at 208 West Main Road, Middletown, RI
- IHOP at 280 West Main Road, Middletown, RI

Restaurant Meal Program vouchers are available at:

Barrington Cafe, 281 Old County Road, Barrington, RI
Bristol Café, 1020 Hope St., Bristol, RI
East Bay Community Action Program, 100 Bullocks Point Ave., Riverside, RI
Portsmouth Cafe, 110 Bristol Ferry Road, Portsmouth, RI
Warren Cafe, 20 Libby Lane, Warren, RI

Please Note: Certain locations may carry vouchers to only one of the two restaurants. Contact Ocean State Senior Dining Program at East Bay Community Action Program for more information, 401-437-1000 ext. 121. Note: vouchers must be used in the month of purchase.

Also check out our monthly meal calendar below.