Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center

Address

20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840

(401) 846-4828

www.mlkccenter.org

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.

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

    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
    • Newport County

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-846-4828
    Name:
    Main Phone
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    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.

    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

    Service Area

    Newport County: Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

    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
      • Newport County

      Contact

      Name:
      Ed Crowley
      Title:
      Director of Hunger Services
      Phone:
      401-846-4828 x119
      Email:
      ecrowley@mlkccenter.org
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      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

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      • Rhode Island
        • Newport County
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        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

          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
          • Newport County
            • Adamsville
            • Jamestown
            • L Compton
            • Little Compton
            • Middletown
            • Netc
            • Newport
            • Portsmouth
            • Tiverton
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        Geography Served

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          Serves all areas

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        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

          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
          • Newport County

          Contact

          Name:
          Ed Crowley
          Title:
          Director of Hunger Services
          Phone:
          401-846-4828 x119
          Email:
          ecrowley@mlkccenter.org
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          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

            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
            • Newport County

            Telephone Numbers

            Number:
            401-846-4828
            Name:
            Main Phone
            Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.8500-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

            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

            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

              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
              • Newport County

              Telephone Numbers

              Number:
              401-846-4828
              Name:
              Main Phone
              Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.1500-120) and related services within the Service Tree.

              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.

              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

              Service Area

              Newport County: Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton

              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
                • Newport County

                Contact

                Name:
                Ed Crowley
                Title:
                Director of Hunger Services
                Phone:
                401-846-4828 x119
                Email:
                ecrowley@mlkccenter.org
                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                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

                  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
                  • Newport County
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.3200) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                    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
                    • Newport County
                      • Adamsville
                      • Jamestown
                      • L Compton
                      • Little Compton
                      • Middletown
                      • Netc
                      • Newport
                      • Portsmouth
                      • Tiverton
                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (LH-3500.5000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                  Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TC-5500.8000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                  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

                    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
                    • Newport County

                    Contact

                    Name:
                    Ed Crowley
                    Title:
                    Director of Hunger Services
                    Phone:
                    401-846-4828 x119
                    Email:
                    ecrowley@mlkccenter.org
                    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-5000.8300) and related services within the Service Tree.

                    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

                      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
                      • Newport County

                      Telephone Numbers

                      Number:
                      401-846-4828
                      Name:
                      Main Phone
                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.8500-850) and related services within the Service Tree.

                      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

                      Primary Contact

                      Executive Director

                      (401) 846-4828 x105

                      hstrout@mlkccenter.org

                      Alyson Novick

                      Director of Development

                      (401) 846-4828 x102

                      anovick@mlkccenter.org

                      Ed Crowley

                      Director of Hunger Services

                      (401) 846-4828 x119

                      ecrowley@mlkccenter.org

                      Jose Ramos

                      Food 2 Friends

                      (401) -84-6-48 x28X20

                      Missy Davis

                      Education Director

                      (401) 846-4828 x117

                      mdavis@mlkccenter.org

                      Phone Numbers

                      Main Phone

                      (401) 846-4828

                      Fax

                      (401) 848-7360

                      Food Pantry

                      (401) 846-4828 x119

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