what's happening at the nri food pantry

Important UpdateS:

Please bring your food pantry ID card with you on pantry day. If you do not have one, you will be able to sign up when you come.

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Mission Statement

The Northern RI Food Pantry is a 501(c)(3) Rhode Island nonprofit corporation. We provide high-quality foods and services to individuals and families in the Northern Rhode Island area to sustain and enrich our neighbors in need so they can become as self-sufficient as possible and to improve their quality of life. We are a member agency of the RI Community Food Bank. We are an all-volunteer, community-supported organization which offers a safe, respectful, welcoming, and compassionate environment to those we assist.

Our pantry is considered an Emergency Food Pantry. That means it is not possible for us to provide all the food needed by those we serve, nor is that our intent. The food we provide is to supplement other sources of food, to help with short-term need and help insure an adequate, healthy diet for our visitors.

Directors                                                                

Gary Gray, Co-Executive Director                        

Dick Telesmanick, Co-Executive Director         

Robin Degrange, Treasurer

John Verruso, Assistant Treasurer

Kendra Gay, Secretary

Donna Auger

Denise Belisle

Dan Brelsford

Robert Chaput

Maureen Church

Paul Cox

JoAnn Ferland

Bruce Klucznik

Michael Langmeyer

Joseph Lefrancois

Chuck Marcotte

Vera Martin

Jeff Whitfield

 

‍Board Members Emeritus

Philip Avenia

Barbara Lanoue

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Thousands Needs

Thousands Need a Helping Hand

If you have time and energy that you could use to help the less fortunate among our neighbors, we would certainly appreciate your assistance.