Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Address

200 Niantic Avenue
Providence, RI 02907

(401) 942-6325

https://rifoodbank.org/

Description:

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank provides quality food to people facing hunger through our network of certified member agencies.

Click on the link to find a local food pantry near you. Contact the agency in your community to get started. Community-based organizations around the area provide food to clients through the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

Description

Kids Cafe is a program of Feeding America, the national network of food banks, and it is the nation's largest meal program exclusively for needy children. The Food Bank’s Kids Cafe serves healthy meals to children at risk of hunger at after school programs in local community centers. Students come directly from school and receive a delicious dinner to give them energy to focus, concentrate, and play during the rest of their day until it’s time for the to go home in the evening. They also learn about nutrition and making healthy choices when they eat. For many of the children, Kids Cafe provides their only meal for the evening.

Hours

Varies

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Children at risk of hunger

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Call for Information

Service Area

Statewide

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.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-942-6325
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.0200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    A federally funded program that works to improve the health of elderly people age 60 and older who meet income eligibility requirements by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The program provides food and administrative funds to states, typically departments of health, social services, education or agriculture. The state agencies store CSFP food and distribute it to local public and private, nonprofit organizations that determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food, and provide nutrition education.

    Hours

    Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM

    Required Documents

    ID, Proof of Income

    Eligibility

    60+, income based at or below 130% of the FPL

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Call for information

    Service Area

    Statewide

    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.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-942-6325
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Collects, processes and distributes donated food to participating 501 (C) (3) non-profit agencies.

      Hours

      7:30am-5pm, M - F

      Eligibility

      NOT A FOOD PANTRY - DO NOT REFER CLIENTS DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD BANK

      Service Area

      Rhode Island

      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.

      • Rhode Island

        Telephone Numbers

        Number:
        401-942-2328
        Type:
        Fax
        Name:
        Fax
        Number:
        401-942-6325
        Type:
        Main Phone
        Name:
        Main Phone
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-1500.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

        General Information

        Hours:

        Mon-Fri 8:00AM-5:00PM

        Intake Process:

        Call

        Program Fees:

        No Fees

        Eligibility:

        All

        Is Shelter?

        No

        Miscellaneous

        AKA:

        RI Food Bank

        Related Resource

        Date of Official Change:

        February 24, 2022

        Employer ID:

        50395601

        Legal Status:

        Non-Profit

        Description

        Kids Cafe is a program of Feeding America, the national network of food banks, and it is the nation's largest meal program exclusively for needy children. The Food Bank’s Kids Cafe serves healthy meals to children at risk of hunger at after school programs in local community centers. Students come directly from school and receive a delicious dinner to give them energy to focus, concentrate, and play during the rest of their day until it’s time for the to go home in the evening. They also learn about nutrition and making healthy choices when they eat. For many of the children, Kids Cafe provides their only meal for the evening.

        Hours

        Varies

        Required Documents

        Varies

        Eligibility

        Children at risk of hunger

        Fees

        No Fees

        Intake Procedure

        Call for Information

        Service Area

        Statewide

        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.

        • Rhode Island

          Telephone Numbers

          Number:
          401-942-6325
          Name:
          Main Phone
          Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.0200) and related services within the Service Tree.

          Description

          A federally funded program that works to improve the health of elderly people age 60 and older who meet income eligibility requirements by supplementing their diets with nutritious USDA commodity foods. The program provides food and administrative funds to states, typically departments of health, social services, education or agriculture. The state agencies store CSFP food and distribute it to local public and private, nonprofit organizations that determine the eligibility of applicants, distribute the food, and provide nutrition education.

          Hours

          Mon - Fri 8:00AM - 5:00PM

          Required Documents

          ID, Proof of Income

          Eligibility

          60+, income based at or below 130% of the FPL

          Fees

          No Fees

          Intake Procedure

          Call for information

          Service Area

          Statewide

          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.

          • Rhode Island

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            401-942-6325
            Name:
            Main Phone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

            Description

            Collects, processes and distributes donated food to participating 501 (C) (3) non-profit agencies.

            Hours

            7:30am-5pm, M - F

            Eligibility

            NOT A FOOD PANTRY - DO NOT REFER CLIENTS DIRECTLY TO THE FOOD BANK

            Service Area

            Rhode Island

            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.

            • Rhode Island

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              401-942-2328
              Type:
              Fax
              Name:
              Fax
              Number:
              401-942-6325
              Type:
              Main Phone
              Name:
              Main Phone
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TH-1500.1700) and related services within the Service Tree.

              Address Listings

              Mailing

              200 Niantic Avenue
              Providence, RI 02907

              Physical (Primary)

              200 Niantic Avenue
              Providence, RI 02907

              Contacts

              Andrew R. Schiff

              Primary Contact

              CEO

              (401) 230-1660

              aschiff@rifoodbank.org

              Phone Numbers

              Main Phone

              (401) 942-6325

              Fax

              (401) 942-2328

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