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 Fundraisers/Events
Wednesday June 11, 2025
Game Begins at 6:35pm - Gates Opens at 5:00pm
Cardines Baseball Field, Newport
Clements Marketplace is sponsoring the Newport Gulls game on June 11 and have chosen the Aquidneck Food Pantry as the recipients of the 50/50 raffle charity.
The game features the Ocean State Waves vs Newport Gulls.
Parking is available at the public parking garage located between Marriott Hotel and Visitors Center across from Cardines Field.
https://newportgulls.pointstreaksites.com/view/newportgulls
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?
