Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Address
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-4828
Description:
MLK Jr. Community Center is a nonprofit service provider for at-risk individuals, families and seniors.
Hunger Services
On Site Food Pantry - providing non-perishable food, frozen meat, fresh produce, bread and household and personal care items to our Newport County residents. All clients are eligible to shop once per month.
Mobile Food Pantry - visits neighborhoods across Newport County each month on a rotating schedule.
Food 2 Friends - monthly food delivery service to home-bound neighbors and people unable to come to the on-site food pantry. Contact Jose Ramos at 401-846-4828 x 207 to get an application form.
Breakfast Program - Mon-Fri 7:30 - 9:00. Serve a hot breakfast to eat in or take out. Enter through the Edward Street Entrance.
Lunch Program - Tues, Thurs and Fri 11:30 - 1:00. First come first served. Tues & Thurs they provide soups. Fri (except MLK Friends' Lunch Friday) is a take-away lunch. Enter through the Edward Street Entrance.
Produce to the People - year round program offering free fresh produce to Newport Co. residents, Thurs 10-1. First come, first served. Enter through the Edward Street entrance.
June - September also at: Oxbow Farms, Tues 11-1, 80 Rogers Lane in Middletown and at Chapel Terrace, Fri 11 -1, 19 Chapel Street in Newport.
Holiday & Thanksgiving Food Program and Children's Holiday Gifts - register beginning late September. If you have children, you can also register for Santa's Workshop.
Emergency Overnight Warming Center - Jan - Mar, nightly from 7 PM - 7 AM. Use the Edward Street Entrance only. For transportation, call the RIO Team at 401-846-1213 x 1
Community Programs include nutrition counseling, cooking demonstrations, fitness classes and health screenings. A Senior Lunch & Learn is held the 1st and 3rd Weds each month, 12:00 - 1:15 and include a healthy lunch and featured activities and presentations.
Education Programs for Children include Preschool, After School Academy and Summer Adventure Camp.
Services
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Description
Holiday Food Bag: 2021
Hours
Appointment and Date giving at time of Registration
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of address Proof of family size
Eligibility
Newport County residents ONLY
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Must Register by November 24, 2021
Service Area
Newport County
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
Food Pantry; Wellness Hub includes Diabetes Prevention Program. (Kelsea Dixon) offering services; drop in yoga, access to Registered Dietician Food-To-Friends Delivery Program. Delivery once a month to homebound.
Availability
once a month
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM-2:00PM, Wed 4:00PM-6:30PM; First Saturday of the month 10:00AM-12:00PM
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Address, Lease or other documentation naming every member of family (first visit only)
Eligibility
Newport County
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in, call, or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Newport County: Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
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Contact
Description
Santa's Workshop:2018 Parents go to Workshop and pick out 3 gifts per child (based on donations).
Hours
Appointment and Date, giving at time of registration
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of address Proof of family size
Eligibility
Newport County residents ONLY Parents of Children ages 0-18 years, as long as still in school
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Register starts in October. Open until capacity is met. Call to register.
Service Area
Newport County
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
Region 6 subcontracted by Child and Family Services of Newport
Description
SHIP Counseling
Hours
by appointments only
Eligibility
Medicare clients
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call Stephanie Luther 401-846-4828 x 118 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Newport
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Adamsville
- Jamestown
- L Compton
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Netc
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Newport County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Hours
Breakfast: Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 8:30AM. Closed for weather when Newport Schools close; handicapped accessible.
Eligibility
All are welcome
Service Area
Southern RI: Newport
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
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Contact
Description
Thanksgiving Baskets: 2021
Hours
Time given at Registration Baskets: Mon Nov 22nd and Tue Nov 23rd
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of address Proof of family size
Eligibility
Newport County residents ONLY
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Must Register by November 12, 2021
Service Area
Newport County
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
General Information
Hours:
Office: Mon-Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM
Food Pantry: Mon and Fri 10:00AM-2:00PM, Wed 10:00AM-2:00PM and 4:00PM-6:30PM The First Saturday of the Month 10:00AM-12:00PM
Soup Kitchen: Mon-Fri 7:30AM-8:30AM
Mobile Food Pantry Hours: Rotates throughout the month
Daily Bread: Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
Intake Process:
Call or Walk-in
Program Fees:
Varies
Eligibility:
Residents of Jamestown, Little Compton, Middetown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton.
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
MLKCC
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 5, 2024
Employer ID:
50271882
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1922
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
Holiday Food Bag: 2021
Hours
Appointment and Date giving at time of Registration
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of address Proof of family size
Eligibility
Newport County residents ONLY
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Must Register by November 24, 2021
Service Area
Newport County
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
Food Pantry; Wellness Hub includes Diabetes Prevention Program. (Kelsea Dixon) offering services; drop in yoga, access to Registered Dietician Food-To-Friends Delivery Program. Delivery once a month to homebound.
Availability
once a month
Hours
Mon, Wed, Fri 10:00AM-2:00PM, Wed 4:00PM-6:30PM; First Saturday of the month 10:00AM-12:00PM
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Address, Lease or other documentation naming every member of family (first visit only)
Eligibility
Newport County
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Walk-in, call, or email
Languages
English, Spanish
Service Area
Newport County: Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Santa's Workshop:2018 Parents go to Workshop and pick out 3 gifts per child (based on donations).
Hours
Appointment and Date, giving at time of registration
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of address Proof of family size
Eligibility
Newport County residents ONLY Parents of Children ages 0-18 years, as long as still in school
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Register starts in October. Open until capacity is met. Call to register.
Service Area
Newport County
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
Region 6 subcontracted by Child and Family Services of Newport
Description
SHIP Counseling
Hours
by appointments only
Eligibility
Medicare clients
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Call Stephanie Luther 401-846-4828 x 118 to schedule an appointment
Service Area
Newport
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Adamsville
- Jamestown
- L Compton
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Netc
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Newport County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Serves all areas
Hours
Breakfast: Mon - Fri 7:30AM - 8:30AM. Closed for weather when Newport Schools close; handicapped accessible.
Eligibility
All are welcome
Service Area
Southern RI: Newport
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Contact
Description
Thanksgiving Baskets: 2021
Hours
Time given at Registration Baskets: Mon Nov 22nd and Tue Nov 23rd
Required Documents
Photo ID Proof of address Proof of family size
Eligibility
Newport County residents ONLY
Fees
N/A
Intake Procedure
Must Register by November 12, 2021
Service Area
Newport County
Geography Served
None
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
Physical (Primary)
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
Contacts
Heather Hole Strout
Alyson Novick
Ed Crowley
Jose Ramos
Food 2 Friends
(401) -84-6-48 x28X20
Missy Davis
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 846-4828
Fax
(401) 848-7360
Food Pantry
(401) 846-4828 x119
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