Welcome!
Aquidneck Food Pantry 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.
Announcements
It’s Official — We Have Moved!
We are excited to share that the Aquidneck Food Pantry will be operating from our new home at 137 Chase Road, Portsmouth, (pictured right) the former Cox Cable building conveniently located next to the Portsmouth Post Office.
Operational Days and Hours: Wednesday and Fridays 10:00am-4:00pm
We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous donors and supporters. Your continued commitment makes our work possible and strengthens our ability to serve our neighbors with dignity and care.
We look forward to welcoming you to our new location and beginning this next chapter together.
The Aquidneck Food Pantry is not funded by the state or federal government. Nearly all of our resources come directly from the generosity of people like you.
Your support is critical to ensuring that families in our community receive the food they need during this trying time. Every donation—whether monetary or non-perishable items—makes a real difference in the lives of our neighbors.
With sincerest gratitude, 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 front of 137 Chase Road.
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 expert talent or experience that might help us with administrative duties?
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?
