Welcome!
Aquidneck Food Pantry, formerly known as the St. John’s Lodge Food Bank, is a local food resource located in Portsmouth, RI, with amazing volunteers and services for our community.
Our Mission
Our mission is to help needy individuals and families in our community by providing nourishing food in a welcoming environment and by educating local businesses, organizations, and the general public about the often-unseen problem of food insecurity in Portsmouth and surrounding area.
Upcoming Holiday Announcements
Due to a surge in food pantry recipients last week at the Aquidneck Food Pantry caused by the ongoing government shutdown and its impact on SNAP benefits, we are in immediate need of donations, both monetary and non-perishable food items, such as tuna, soup, beans, mac/cheese, bread and more.
Please refer to our Amazon shopping list should you want to shop at your convenience to arrange to ship direct.
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2YJ5IY45AFDVU...
As AFP is not funded by the state nor by the federal government, almost all of AFP'S donations are generously gifted by you to help our community in need.
We anticipate serving over 200 families per week, and possibly more in the coming days until SNAP funding is restored.
Your support is critical to ensure families in our community receive the food they need during this trying time.
With sincerest thanks, Aquidneck Food Pantry
Pick Up Food
We have pre-set amounts of packaged and fresh items for pickup based on the number of adults and children you are picking up for. We supplement with additional fresh items as they are available.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
Wednesdays and Fridays,
10am - 4pm
LOCATION:
HOW TO PICK UP FOOD:
1. Drive into the coned-off lane in the parking lot of 81 Sprague Street.
2. A Food Pantry Volunteer will come out and ask you how many people are in your family.
3. The Volunteer will return with pre-bagged items, including canned and fresh items as available.
Get Involved
We have an involved group of volunteers who add to all aspects of making sure that we are able to provide for those in need.
Do you have a talent or experience that might help us?
Support Us
We need all kinds of donations to make our process work. Money helps, but so do the goods that we offer our community.
Are you able to help?
