Rhode Island Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program

Resources

Food and Nutrition Mental Health Housing and Homelessness Seniors and Disability Support
Education and Childcare Resources 24/7 Support Healthcare
Veterans Policy and Advocacy Additional Resource Guides

Last updated 05/21/2026

Food and Nutrition Resources

  • Rhode Island Community Food Bank
    • Provides statewide food pantry access, meal programs, and monthly community resources. Also offers monthly updated community resource guides and nutrition education programs for families and individuals experiencing food insecurity.
    • (401) 942-6325
  • Farm Fresh Rhode Island
    • Supports access to fresh, locally grown foods through farmers markets by strengthening the local food system.
    • (401) 312-4250
  • Southside Community Land Trust
    • Promotes urban agriculture and food access through community gardens, farm training programs, and culturally appropriate food initiatives, especially in underserved communities.
    • (401) 273-9419
  • Eat Well Be Well (ENG) | (SPA)
    • A SNAP incentive program providing a 50 cent discount for every dollar spent at participating retailers to improve access to healthy foods.
    • (401) 942-6325
  • Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
    • A federal program that provides monthly financial assistance to low-income individuals and families to purchase food, based on income and household eligibility.
    • (855) 697-4347
  • Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)
    • Provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and healthcare referrals for pregnant/postpartum women and children up to age 5 at nutritional risk.
    • Visit the website to find your nearest location’s phone number.
  • Meals on Wheels Rhode Island
    • Delivers nutritious meals to homebound older adults and individuals with disabilities, while also providing safety checks and reducing social isolation.
    • (401) 351- 6700
  • Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
    • Offers vouchers to low-income seniors to purchase fresh produce from local farmers markets, supporting both nutrition and local agriculture.
    • (703) 305-2062
  • National School Lunch Program
    • Provides free or reduced-cost nutritious meals to eligible school-aged children, supporting both health and academic performance.
    • (401) 222-4600
  • Summer EBT Program
    • Provides additional food benefits to families during the summer months when children do not have access to school meals.
    • (401) 942-6325
  • Project Hand Up
    • Provides low-cost grocery packages with a mix of perishable and non-perishable items, allowing families to stretch their food budgets.
    • (401) 965-9050
  • Comprehensive Community Action program (CCAP)
    • Offers food access programs, nutrition education, Head Start services, hearing assistance, and broader family support services for low-income households.
    • (401) 467-9610

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Mental Health Resources

  1. 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    • Free and confidential support via call, text, or chat for individuals experiencing emotional distress, suicidal thoughts, or mental health crises.
    • Dial 988
  2. CODAC Behavioral Healthcare
    • Provides outpatient treatment for substance use and mental health disorders, including counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and recovery support.
    • Visit the website to find your nearest location’s phone number.
  3. RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs)
    • Offers comprehensive behavioral health services regardless of insurance status, including crisis care, therapy, and care coordination.
    • Visit the website to find your nearest location’s phone number.

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Housing and Homelessness Resources

  1. Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness
    • Leads statewide efforts to prevent and end homelessness through advocacy, policy work, and coordination of housing services.
    • (401) 213-5618
  2. Crossroads Rhode Island
    • Provides emergency shelter, permanent supportive housing, and case management services to help individuals and families achieve housing stability.
    • (401) 521-2255
  3. AMOS House
    • Offers transitional housing, job training, and social services aimed at helping individuals experiencing homelessness achieve self-sufficiency.
    • (401) 272-0220
  4. Haus of Codec
    • Provides housing, healthcare access, and support services for displaced and at-risk youth, focusing on equity and inclusion.
    • (401) 484-7465
  5. West Elmwood Housing Development Corporation
    • Develops affordable housing and provides supportive services such as financial literacy, health education, and community wellness programs.
    • (401) 453-3220

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Seniors and Disability Support

  1. Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging
    • Provides programs and services that support independence, healthy aging, and access to care for older adults and individuals with disabilities.
    • (401) 462-3000
  2. DigiAGE
    • Helps older adults improve digital literacy and access technology for healthcare, communication, and community engagement.
    • (401) 462-3000
  3. Real Access Motivates Progress (RAMP)
    • Promotes accessibility and independence for individuals with disabilities through advocacy, services, and community support.
  4. Rhode Island Parent Information Network
    • Assists individuals and families with navigating healthcare systems, insurance, education services, and disability resources.
    • (401) 270-0101

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Education and Childcare Resources

  1. BrightStars
    • Rhode Island’s quality rating system that helps families find and evaluate childcare and early education programs.
    • (401) 739-6100
  2. Head Start Rhode Island
    • Provides early education, health screening, nutrition services, and family support for children from low-income households.
    • (855) 697-4347
  3. Boys and Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island
    • Offers structured after-school and summer programs focused on success, physical activity, nutrition, and youth development.
    • (401) 766-9242 (Woonsocket); (401) 333-4850 (Lincoln/Cumberland)
  4. Year Up United
    • Offers young adults tuition free job training.
    • (855) 932-7871

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24/7 Support

  1. United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island
    • Free and confidential 24/7 service that connects individuals to local resources, including food, housing, healthcare, and financial assistance.
    • (401) 444-0600; or dial 2-1-1

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Healthcare Resources

  1. Rhode Island Department of Health
    • Provides public health information, disease prevention resources, vaccination guidance, and safety updates.
    • (401) 222-5960
  2. HealthSource RI
    1. State health insurance marketplace where individuals can compare plans, enroll in coverage, and access financial assistance.
    2. (855) 840-4774
  3. AIDS
    1. Provides medical care, case management, and support services for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
    2. (401) 521-3603
  4. Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
    • Offers affordable health insurance coverage, particularly for Medicaid populations and underserved communities.
    • (866) 696-4774
  5. Rhode Island Free Clinic
    • Provides free medical care and chronic disease management for uninsured adults who meet eligibility criteria.
    • (401) 274-6347 ext 311
  6. RI Mission of Mercy
    • Annual free dental clinic providing preventative and urgent dental services to uninsured and underserved populations.
  7. Medicaid and CHIP Information
    • Provides information on eligibility, enrollment, and benefits for Medicaid and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
    • (855) 840-4774

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Veterans Resources

  1. Operation Stand Down Rhode Island
    • Provides housing assistance, food support, employment services, and case management for veterans experiencing hardship.
    • (401) 383-4730
  2. Veterans Inc.
    • Offers comprehensive services including housing, employment training, behavioral healthcare, and family support programs.
    • (800) 482-2565
  3. Providence VA Medical Center
    • Provides primary care, specialty care, mental health services, and rehabilitation for veterans.
    • (401) 273-7100
  4. RI Office of Veterans Services
    • Helps veterans access benefits, obtain documentation, and navigate available services.
    • (401) 921-2119

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Policy and Advocacy

  1. Food Research and Action Center
    • Advocates for policies that reduce hunger and improve access to nutrition programs nationwide.
    • (202) 986-2200
  2. Rhode Island Food Policy Council
    • Supports a sustainable and equitable food system by connecting stakeholders and advancing food-related policy initiatives.
    • (401) 365-6165
  3. Economic Progress Institute
    • Promotes policies that improve economic security, including access to food, housing, healthcare, and fair wages.
    • (401) 456-8512

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Additional Resource Guides

  1. RI Community Food Bank Monthly Guide
    • Monthly updated guide with comprehensive listings for food, housing, healthcare, and social services.
  2. Homelessness Resource Guides
    • Provides updated listings of shelters and housing resources.
  3. Veteran Resource Guides
    • Curated guide of services specifically for veterans.

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