Covid UPDATE - Updated September 30, 2021
We are continuing to separate Food Program and Thrift Shop hours to limit the number of people in our building and prioritize safety. Thank-you for your understanding!
Current Hours
Food Distribution:
Wednesdays 10am-6:30pm
Fridays 10am-3pm
Details Below
Thrift Shop:
Mondays 10am-4pm
Tuesdays 10am-4pm
Saturdays 10am-4pm
Details about donations below
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 (Guest Choice indoors or pre-bagged food available all day)
Fridays, 10am-3pm (pre-bagged food only)
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.
Our programs tend to be less busy in the afternoons!
Fresh Food Friday: Fridays, 10am-3pm (Guest Choice available outdoors, weather permitting)
May receive fresh produce and bread weekly
Food4Kids: Every Friday, 10am-noon (Guest Choice or pre-bagged food available)
Families with kids 0-17 may receive supplementary breakfast, lunch, and snack foods weekly
CSFP Senior Boxes: 1st Friday monthly, 1-3pm (pre-registration required)
Mobile Pantry: Deliveries are available for homebound East Bay residents. To set-up a delivery, call 401-396-9490 x1 or go to BeKindRi.org
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.
Masks are strongly encouraged for all and required for unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2.
Our Thrift Shop has modified hours to allow for social distancing during our food programs
Mondays, 10am-4pm
Tuesdays, 10am-4pm
Saturdays, 10am-4pm
Masks are strongly encouraged for all and required for unvaccinated individuals over the age of 2.
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-4pm. 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 meet 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 are moving back toward normal operations and will continue to offer updates as the situation evolves.
