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.
Holiday Announcement
In recent weeks, the Aquidneck Food Pantry has seen a surge in families seeking assistance. The government shutdown and its impact on SNAP benefits have left many in our community struggling.
We are now serving over 200 families each week, and our shelves are stretched thin.
How You Can Help:
Donate non-perishable food items: canned goods, pasta, rice, cereal, peanut butter, and more.
Make a monetary contribution: every dollar helps us purchase fresh food and protein-based products.
Spread the word: share this message with friends, neighbors, and local organizations and businesses.
Together, we can ensure that no family on Aquidneck Island goes hungry.
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...
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 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?
