East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop
Address
532 Wood Street
Bristol, RI 02809
(401) 396-9490
Description:
The East Bay Food Pantry's mission is to !engage, educate, and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-free community!. Food is available to anyone in need in the East Bay. Their !client choice! food programs are all grounded in our Access Nutrition Initiative, providing healthy food choices and nutrition education to address inequalities of access to healthy foods. They strive to provide a consistent inventory of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and high-quality protein and dairy items.
The food pantry allows clients to access to a standard pantry twice a month for guest choice food shopping on Weds 10 AM - 6:30 PM., plus online pick-up.
Fresh Food Fridays, weekly from 10 AM - 12 PM provide fresh produce (fruits and vegetables) and extras, plus online pick-up and pre-bagged food. and extras including bread.
Holiday Food Bags - In November and December, East Bay Food Pantry provides extra food for the holidays. All clients that visit the food pantry during those months will receive a bag with special holiday foods at the time of their visit. No advance registration required.
Mobile Pantry - Homebound East Bay residents who need food assistance can receive a monthly delivery of groceries for themselves and any dependents, including fresh produce, milk, eggs, whole grain bread, eggs, meat, and other healthy foods, as well as personal care products. Participants have the opportunity to indicate the foods they want and need each month in advance of their delivery. Call 401-396-9490 x1 to request a delivery.
Mobile Cart Provides food and personal care items to low-income assisted living residents at Frank Court Assist Living and provide the added benefit of informal socializing.
Thrift Shop - All items in the thrift shop are donated. It is open to the public, and purchases help support the facility's food programs. Open Mon, Tues and Sat. 10 AM - 4 PM
Services
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Description
In November and December, East Bay Food Pantry provides extra food for the holidays. All clients that visit the food pantry during those months will receive a bag with special holiday foods at the time of their visit. No advance registration required.
Availability
During November and December only.
Hours
Normal Food Pantry Hours - Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, clients may shop once per month, Fresh Food Fridays - Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM, clients may shop every Friday; Limit one Holiday package per family.
Required Documents
Photo ID and Pantry client card
Eligibility
Must be a resident of East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Tiverton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Newport, or Middletown. Must be a client of the food pantry.
Fees
No Fees, donations welcome
Intake Procedure
Must be a client of the food pantry, no additional process needed.
Service Area
East Bay
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
Operated by the RI Community Food Bank. Funded by a grant issued by the USDA and distributed through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs.
Description
A Federal nutrition program for low income seniors ages 60 and over designed to improve health by supplementing their diet with nutritious USDA foods. This location is a distribution site for the program. Participating seniors will receive one box of supplemental food per month. Food package includes: cereal, fruit juice, protein items, shelf stable milk, peanut butter, pasta, cheese, and canned fruits and vegetables
Hours
Food is distributed on the first Fri of each month from 10:00AM-12:00PM, Registration Required.
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address
Eligibility
Ages 60+ and with income at or less than 130% of the Poverty Income Guidelines 2020: 1 person household: $16,588 2 person household: $22,412 3 person household: $28,236
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call organization for more information
Service Area
Serves East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth residents.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Newport County
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Providence County
- East Providence
- Riverside
- Rumford
- Bristol County
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Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
The East Bay Food Pantry's mission is to âengage, educate, and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-free communityâ. Food is available to anyone in need in the East Bay. Their âclient choiceâ food programs are all grounded in our Access Nutrition Initiative, providing healthy food choices and nutrition education to address inequalities of access to healthy foods. They strive to provide a consistent inventory of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and high-quality protein and dairy items. The food pantry allows clients to access to a standard pantry once a month and gives access to a once per week "Fresh Food Friday", where fresh food like produce and bread are available.
Hours
Wed 10AM-6:30PM and Fri 10AM-3P. Food4Kids: Fri. 10AM-12PM.
Required Documents
Photo ID and proof of address for every adult in household and an official document for each child (birth certificate, health insurance card, SS card)
Eligibility
Residents of East Bay
Fees
No fees, donations welcome
Intake Procedure
New clients can register at the Food Pantry Wed 10:00AM-6:00PM. Bring a photo ID with an address (if address on ID is not correct, bring other proof of address like a bill) for every adult in the household and an official document for every child (SS Card, Birth Certificate, Health Insurance card). Once approved, you will be given a laminated client card and several reusable bags. You must bring your ID, your client card, and reusable bags every time you visit the pantry.
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
East Bay: Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Newport County
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Providence County
- East Providence
- Bristol 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.
Description
In November and December, East Bay Food Pantry provides extra food for the holidays. All clients that visit the food pantry during those months will receive a bag with special holiday foods at the time of their visit. No advance registration required.
Availability
During November and December only.
Hours
Normal Food Pantry Hours - Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, clients may shop once per month, Fresh Food Fridays - Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM, clients may shop every Friday; Limit one Holiday package per family.
Required Documents
Photo ID and Pantry client card
Eligibility
Must be a resident of East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Tiverton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Newport, or Middletown. Must be a client of the food pantry.
Fees
No Fees, donations welcome
Intake Procedure
Must be a client of the food pantry, no additional process needed.
Service Area
East Bay
Geography Served
None
Description
Thrift shop where every item for sale is donated to the facility. All proceeds benefit the facility's food pantry services.
Hours
Tue 10:00AM-3:00PM, Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, Thu and Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Open to all
Fees
Items priced as marked. Donations welcome.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
Service Area
East Bay
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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General Information
Hours:
Food Pantry - Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, clients may shop once per month
Fresh Food Fridays - Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM, clients may shop every Friday
Thrift Shop - Tue 10:00AM-3:00PM, Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, Thu and Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM
Food4Kids - In Summer Fri 10:00AM-12:00PM, clients may shop every week. During school year 2nd and 4th Fri 10:00AM-12:00PM, clients may shop both Fridays.
Food4Seniors - first Fri of each month from 10:00AM-12:00PM, Registration Required.
Mobile Pantry - select Thursdays, Registration Required.
Mobile Cart - Franklin Court Assisted Living Residents only, 2nd and 4th Thu from 10:00AM-11:30AM.
Holiday Food - provided during regular pantry visits in November and December
Intake Process:
Food Pantry/Fresh Food Fridays/Holiday Bags - New clients can register at the Food Pantry Wed 10:00AM-6:00PM. Bring a photo ID with an address (if address on ID is not correct, bring other proof of address like a bill) for every adult in the household and an official document for every child (SS Card, Birth Certificate, Health Insurance card). Once approved, you will be given a laminated client card and several reusable bags. You must bring your ID, your client card, and reusable bags every time you visit the pantry.
Thrift Shop - Walk-in
Food4Kids - Call for info
Commodity Supplemental Food Program - Call to register
Mobile Pantry - Call to register
Program Fees:
Food Services - No Fees, donations welcome
Thrift Shop - items are a set price, proceeds benefit the Food Programs
Languages:
Spanish, Portuguese
Eligibility:
East Bay Residents only - East Providence, Rumford, Riverside, Barrington, Tiverton, Newport, Bristol, Warren, Little Compton
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
September 16, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
Volunteer opportunities frequently available in the thrift shop and in the food pantry, call for more details.
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Description
In November and December, East Bay Food Pantry provides extra food for the holidays. All clients that visit the food pantry during those months will receive a bag with special holiday foods at the time of their visit. No advance registration required.
Availability
During November and December only.
Hours
Normal Food Pantry Hours - Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, clients may shop once per month, Fresh Food Fridays - Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM, clients may shop every Friday; Limit one Holiday package per family.
Required Documents
Photo ID and Pantry client card
Eligibility
Must be a resident of East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Tiverton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Newport, or Middletown. Must be a client of the food pantry.
Fees
No Fees, donations welcome
Intake Procedure
Must be a client of the food pantry, no additional process needed.
Service Area
East Bay
Geography Served
None
Special Notes/Funding
Operated by the RI Community Food Bank. Funded by a grant issued by the USDA and distributed through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs.
Description
A Federal nutrition program for low income seniors ages 60 and over designed to improve health by supplementing their diet with nutritious USDA foods. This location is a distribution site for the program. Participating seniors will receive one box of supplemental food per month. Food package includes: cereal, fruit juice, protein items, shelf stable milk, peanut butter, pasta, cheese, and canned fruits and vegetables
Hours
Food is distributed on the first Fri of each month from 10:00AM-12:00PM, Registration Required.
Required Documents
Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address
Eligibility
Ages 60+ and with income at or less than 130% of the Poverty Income Guidelines 2020: 1 person household: $16,588 2 person household: $22,412 3 person household: $28,236
Fees
No Fees
Intake Procedure
Call organization for more information
Service Area
Serves East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth residents.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Newport County
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Providence County
- East Providence
- Riverside
- Rumford
- Bristol 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.
Special Notes/Funding
RI Community Food Bank member agency
Description
The East Bay Food Pantry's mission is to âengage, educate, and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-free communityâ. Food is available to anyone in need in the East Bay. Their âclient choiceâ food programs are all grounded in our Access Nutrition Initiative, providing healthy food choices and nutrition education to address inequalities of access to healthy foods. They strive to provide a consistent inventory of whole grain foods, fruits and vegetables, and high-quality protein and dairy items. The food pantry allows clients to access to a standard pantry once a month and gives access to a once per week "Fresh Food Friday", where fresh food like produce and bread are available.
Hours
Wed 10AM-6:30PM and Fri 10AM-3P. Food4Kids: Fri. 10AM-12PM.
Required Documents
Photo ID and proof of address for every adult in household and an official document for each child (birth certificate, health insurance card, SS card)
Eligibility
Residents of East Bay
Fees
No fees, donations welcome
Intake Procedure
New clients can register at the Food Pantry Wed 10:00AM-6:00PM. Bring a photo ID with an address (if address on ID is not correct, bring other proof of address like a bill) for every adult in the household and an official document for every child (SS Card, Birth Certificate, Health Insurance card). Once approved, you will be given a laminated client card and several reusable bags. You must bring your ID, your client card, and reusable bags every time you visit the pantry.
Languages
Spanish, Portuguese
Service Area
East Bay: Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton, and Warren.
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
- Bristol County
- Barrington
- Bristol
- Warren
- Newport County
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Providence County
- East Providence
- Bristol 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.
Description
In November and December, East Bay Food Pantry provides extra food for the holidays. All clients that visit the food pantry during those months will receive a bag with special holiday foods at the time of their visit. No advance registration required.
Availability
During November and December only.
Hours
Normal Food Pantry Hours - Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, clients may shop once per month, Fresh Food Fridays - Fri 10:00AM-3:00PM, clients may shop every Friday; Limit one Holiday package per family.
Required Documents
Photo ID and Pantry client card
Eligibility
Must be a resident of East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Tiverton, Bristol, Portsmouth, Little Compton, Newport, or Middletown. Must be a client of the food pantry.
Fees
No Fees, donations welcome
Intake Procedure
Must be a client of the food pantry, no additional process needed.
Service Area
East Bay
Geography Served
None
Description
Thrift shop where every item for sale is donated to the facility. All proceeds benefit the facility's food pantry services.
Hours
Tue 10:00AM-3:00PM, Wed 10:00AM-6:30PM, Thu and Fri 10:00AM-4:00PM, Sat 10:00AM-4:00PM
Required Documents
None
Eligibility
Open to all
Fees
Items priced as marked. Donations welcome.
Intake Procedure
Walk-in
Service Area
East Bay
Geography Served
- Rhode Island
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.
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
532 Wood Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Mailing
532 Wood Street
Bristol, RI 02809
Contacts
Emily Mushen
Executive Director
(401) 396-9490
General Email
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 396-9490
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