Rhode Island Center Assisting Those in Need (RICAN)

Description:

Community Food Pantry
Clients choose foods for their families. Health and hygiene items are also available.
Emergency Food Delivery
Emergency Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis for medical emergencies.
Food Stamp Application
On-site assistance is available on Wednesdays from the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein's Hunger Institute Outreach Workers.
Social Service Needs Assessment
Review of available housing, heating, utility and prescription assistance programs, referrals, applications, and criteria information.

Free Soup Kitchen / Community Dinner
3rd Saturday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, off-site. Please call (401) 364 - 9412 for the monthly location and time. Open to all.

Second Cents Consignment Store
Accepts adult clothing (up to 6 items) Sunday and Thursdays. Proceeds from the sale of donated clothing will go to our program!

Mental Health Advocacy
Deborah Marcotte, Director MHCA of RI / Wakefield Oasis, available on Wednesday mornings.

Emergency Service Hot line
Response within 24 hours
Emergency medical transportation and delivery
Furniture Depot
Available weekly based upon need and available resources.
Clothing Closet
Emergency clothing, blankets, and diapers for all ages.
Holiday Gift Programs
Food baskets
Santa's Workshop
Adopt a Holiday family

General Information

Hours:

Office: Monday - Friday, 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Food Pantry Hours: Wednesday & Thursday, 9:30 - 11:30AM and 6:30 - 7:30PM

Is Shelter?

No

Related Resources

Miscellaneous

AKA:

St. James/St. Mary's Food Pantry

Related Resource

Date of Official Change:

January 11, 2010

Legal Status:

Private, Non-Profit

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