COVID-19 UPDATE - Updated May 12, 2021
Food assistance is available to anyone in need in the East Bay area (Newport through East Providence). Our Food Program Hours are
Food Pantry: Wednesdays, 10am-6:30pm (Outdoor Guest-Choice Pantry available 11am-3pm)
Fridays, 10am-3pm
May receive food twice each month
Online Food Pantry orders may be placed by clicking the orange "Order Food" button at the top of our website. Please place your order no later than noon the day before you want to pick-up your food.
Fresh Food Friday: Fridays, 10am-3pm
May receive fresh produce and bread weekly
Food4Kids: Every Friday, 10am-noon (Outdoor Guest Choice Food4Kids available 10am-noon)
Families with kids 0-17 may receive supplementary breakfast, lunch, and snack foods weekly
All are welcome, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, immigration status, religion, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, or marital status.
For the safety of our community, we have implemented a number of temporary changes to our policies and procedures. We ask for your assistance adhering to these policies to mitigate risk:
1. To reduce the risk of transmitting the virus, we are limiting the number of people in our facility at any one time. We appreciate all offers to volunteer, but we are asking volunteers to contact us before coming in. We will let you know if your services are needed.
2. We will be distributing most food at our entrance. Those waiting for food should maintain at least 3 feet between themselves.
3. Everyone coming to our facility must wear a mask.
4. To reduce wait times and person to person contact, most food will be pre-bagged, except during our Guest Choice Food Pantry and Food4Kids hours. Those with special dietary needs should place an online Food Pantry order or call in advance (401-396-9490) to arrange for a special pick-up to meet their needs.
Our Thrift Shop has modified hours to allow for social distancing during our food programs
Mondays, 10am-4pm
Tuesdays, 10am-2pm
Saturdays, 10am-4pm
For the safety of our community, everyone is required to wear a mask, practice social distancing, and perform a screening before entering.
Thrift Shop Donations can be made 2 ways:
1. Drive and Drop donations of clothing, linens, shoes, handbags, and accessories may be dropped off without an appointment on Tuesdays, 10am-2pm. Please place items in the donation bin just outside the door. Nothing breakable please!
2. To donate other items or at other times, please set up a no-contact donation appointment by contacting Jodi at Jodi@eastbayfoodpantry.org or 401-396-9490.
Monetary donations are greatly appreciated to allow us to cope with the evolving needs of our community. If you are able, please donate by clicking "Donations" above or by mail to East Bay Food Pantry, 532 Wood St., Bristol, RI 02809
Thank-you for your support and understanding. We will continue to offer updates as the situation evolves.
