Rhody Outpost is conveniently located near campus and directly serves URI students, and there are other local food pantries that students can access listed below. For additional food resources in your area please visit the RI Community Food Bank’s Food Assistance List or Food Pantries of America’s Food Finder.
Jonnycake Center for Hope (Peace Dale)
The Center’s food pantry is open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and the second and fourth Saturdays of the month, and visitors can receive healthy foods including milk, eggs, meats, and fresh vegetables and fruit.
Please note: You must be a resident of Narragansett, South Kingstown, Jamestown, or Block Island to access the services.
Learn MoreSt. Peter’s by-the-Sea
The Community Market is open every Friday from 3-5 pm to all who need food assistance, offering canned goods, frozen food, fresh produce and a selection of personal care items.
Learn morePeacedale Dinner Table
Peace Dale Dinner Table provides 240+ well-balanced meals twice a week to local community residents.
To request meals
Call 401-594-3031 and leave a message. We will call you back. We are usually taking requests for next week, not today or tomorrow. There may be a waiting list.
Peace Dale Congregational Church prepares and distributes meals on Wednesday and St. Vincent de Paul Society/St. Francis of Assisi Church prepares and distributes meals on Friday. This mission is handled entirely by volunteers. Throughout the day, different people chop, dice, slice, cook, stir, pack, and label. Volunteers also deliver meals to residents at their homes or run meals outside for pick up.
Bistro on Tuesdays
From September through May, we offer sit-down dinner in a community setting on Tuesdays. Participation in the Tuesday Bistro does not impact eligibility for Wednesday and Friday meals. The Bistro is an added feature for anyone looking for a more social dining experience. Call for reservations. Pay what you can. All are welcome. Reservations for Bistro must be made each week. Call 401-594-3812 before 7:00 PM Sunday to make a reservation for Tuesday.