Community Corner
Give Back This Season: Newport County Food Pantries
Get into the spirit of the season and keep the pantries on your list for when you're feeling grateful throughout the year.
NEWPORT, RI — As the holiday season kicks into full gear, it's easy to get caught up in the shopping madness and chaos, but at the center of season is being thankful and giving back. What better way to make holiday memories with your family than by getting together and making a difference in your community.
While the holidays are a great time to give back and help, it's important to keep in mind that many food pantries need help and donations throughout the year — so keep the giving spirit alive long after the holiday lights go out.
Take a look at the list below and reach out to a pantry near you to see if they are accepting donations or volunteers.
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Martin Luther King Center
- 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport
- 401-846-4828
- Donations accepted at the loading dock Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Salvation Army of Newport Corps
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- Mann Avenue, Newport, between Broadway and Central Street
- 401-847-0065
- Open: Tuesday - Friday 10:00 am - 12 pm
Newport Residents Council
- 1 Parkholm, Newport
- 401-848-3218
- Open: Monday - Friday9:00am - 5:00pm
East Bay Community Action Newport
- 19 Broadway, Newport
- 401-847-7821
- Open: Mon, Wed: 9am-2pm, Tues: 9am-2pm and 4-6:30pm
Community Baptist Church: Community Grocer
- 40 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport
- 401-847-1707
- Open: Sat: 12:30-2:30pm
Patch editor Samantha Mercado contributed to this report.
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