Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Address
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 846-4828
Description:
Breakfast Program serves nutritious meals daily to families in need. Also provides Thanksgiving and December holiday baskets to families in need. Food 2 Friends: Food delivery service to home-bound hungry who are unable to come in; Weekly diagnostic screening and Chiropractic Care treatment Clinic for the uninsured. Home of the Newport Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force. Lighthouse Preschool; Lighthouse Academy, K-5; Teen Center. Designated by the City of Newport as an Emergency Services Disaster Site; Services of registered nutrition dietitian available regardless of ability to pay. Food Pantry
Services
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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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
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Telephone Numbers
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
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Contact
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- 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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Adamsville
- Jamestown
- L Compton
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Netc
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Newport County
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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
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport County
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Contact
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport 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.
Telephone Numbers
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:
February 23, 2022
Employer ID:
50271882
Legal Status:
Non-Profit
Year Incorporated:
1922
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport 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.
Telephone Numbers
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport 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.
Contact
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport 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
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Adamsville
- Jamestown
- L Compton
- Little Compton
- Middletown
- Netc
- Newport
- Portsmouth
- Tiverton
- Newport 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.
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
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport 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.
Contact
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
- Rhode Island
- Newport County
- Newport 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.
Telephone Numbers
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
Mailing
20 Marcus Wheatland Boulevard
Newport, RI 02840
Contacts
Heather Hole Strout
Allison Novick
Ed Crowley
Phone Numbers
Main Phone
(401) 846-4828
Fax
(401) 848-7360
Food Pantry - Ed Crowley
(401) 846-4828 x119
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