East Bay Food Pantry & Thrift Shop

Address

532 Wood Street
Bristol, RI 02809

(401) 396-9490

http://www.eastbayfoodpantry.org

Description:

The East Bay Food Pantry's mission is to !€œengage, educate, and empower the East Bay in creating a hunger-free community!€. Food is available to anyone in need in the East Bay. Their !€œclient 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

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

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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

    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
    • Bristol County
      • Barrington
      • Bristol
      • Warren
    • Newport County
      • Little Compton
      • Middletown
      • Newport
      • Portsmouth
      • Tiverton
    • Providence County
      • East Providence
      • Riverside
      • Rumford
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Special Notes/Funding

RI Community Food Bank member agency

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 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

    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
    • Bristol County
      • Barrington
      • Bristol
      • Warren
    • Newport County
      • Little Compton
      • Middletown
      • Newport
      • Portsmouth
      • Tiverton
    • Providence County
      • East Providence
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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

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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

    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
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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

    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

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    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

      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
      • Bristol County
        • Barrington
        • Bristol
        • Warren
      • Newport County
        • Little Compton
        • Middletown
        • Newport
        • Portsmouth
        • Tiverton
      • Providence County
        • East Providence
        • Riverside
        • Rumford
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    RI Community Food Bank member agency

    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 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

      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
      • Bristol County
        • Barrington
        • Bristol
        • Warren
      • Newport County
        • Little Compton
        • Middletown
        • Newport
        • Portsmouth
        • Tiverton
      • Providence County
        • East Providence
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.8500-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

    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

      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
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      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

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 396-9490

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