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Regional Resource Directory June 2015 Regional Resource Directory June 2015 For RI Community Food Bank Member Agencies ©2015, Rhode Island Community Food Bank Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e The Regional Resource Directory has been developed by Rhode Island Community Food Bank Agency Services for the convenience of our members. In order to better assist guests or clients to access the resources they need, this directory provides a quick reference guide to food assistance and basic needs services across the state. The first part of the directory has been organized by Food Bank service regions. We’ve also included some minimal eligibility guidelines and program information. We encourage users to go to the websites and references provided for more detailed information. Rhode Island Community Food Bank 200 Niantic Ave Providence, RI 02907 www.rifoodbank.org 401-942-6325 For information or corrections, contact: Kristina Fox Community Resource Coordinator [email protected] 401-230-1701 2015 Edition Current Version—June A special thank-you to Linda Katz at the Economic Progress Institute for verifying specific eligibility qualifications. P a g e 2 Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e Table of Contents RICFB Regions (List by Region) p. 5 RI Cities & Towns with Regional Designation (Alpha City List) p. 6 Regional Lists showing primary services providers Region 1 – Woonsocket p. 7-8 Region 2 – Northern RI p. 9-10 Region 3 – Pawtucket-CF p. 11-12 Region 4 – Providence, West p. 13-14 Region 5 – Providence, East p. 15-16 Region 6 – East Bay p. 17-18 Region 7 – West Bay p. 19-20 Region 8 – Kent / No. Washington p. 21-22 Region 9 – So. Washington County p. 23-24 Region 10 – Newport p. 25-26 How to Make Quality Referrals for Basic Needs Assistance p. 27-30 Eligibility Guidelines for Basic Needs Assistance p. 31-32 Food Assistance—SNAP p. 33-36 Food Assistance—WIC p. 37 Food Assistance—Additional Services p. 38 Housing & Utilities Programs p. 39-41 Healthcare & Medical Assistance p. 42-46 Additional Services p. 47-48 Where Else to Go to Find Services in RI General Directory List p. 49 Overview of RI State Offices p. 50 Appendixes – Complete List of Service Provider Locations Overview p. 51 A. Community Action Programs (CAPS) p. 53-54 B. Department of Human Services (DHS) p. 55-56 C. WIC Offices p. 57 D. Community Health Centers p. 58 E. Diocese of Providence Community Outreach Centers p. 59-60 F. Public Housing Authorities in RI p. 61 G. Services for Seniors & Adults with Disabilities p. 62-66 P a g e 3 Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e P a g e 4 Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e RICFB Regions In order to create a sustainable statewide network for food distribution, the Food Bank has organized our members by geographical regions. Through this regional structure, we will be able to create contingency planning, offer educational and information sharing forums, and develop financial assistance and other planning opportunities. Additionally, the Agency Advisory Committee (AAC) provides regional representation to create continuous improvement and communication between the Food Bank and member agencies. Region Region Name Towns Included AAC REPs Burrillville, Cumberland, Lincoln, Ellen Shalvey, Woonsocket 1 Woonsocket North Smithfield, Woonsocket Foster, Glocester, Johnston, North Jim Carroll, Smithfield 2 Northern RI Providence, Scituate, Smithfield Pawtucket, Central Falls Natalia Bonella, Pawtucket 3 Pawtucket-CF Providence - West Lorraine Burns, Olneyville 4 Providence - West Providence - East Diana Litterick, So. Prov. 5 Providence - East Diana Burdett & George Gaffett, Downtown Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, Joyce Rongo, Barrington 6 East Bay Warren Cranston, Warwick, West Warwick Joshua-Michael Corrente, 7 West Bay Warwick David Carpenter, Cranston Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, Stefani Weber, Coventry 8 Kent / No. Kingstown, West Greenwich No. Washington Charlestown, Hopkinton, Elizabeth Pasquilini, Westerly 9 So. Washington Narragansett, New Shoreham, Carol Brock, Peace Dale County Richmond, So. Kingstown, Westerly Jamestown, Little Compton, Michele Baker, Newport 10 Newport Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, P a g e 5 Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e RI Cities and Towns with Regional Designation Alphabetical by Town Barrington Region 6: East Bay Bristol Region 6: East Bay Burrillville Region 1: Woonsocket Central Falls Region 3: Pawtucket/Central Falls Charlestown Region 9: So. Washington County Coventry Region 8: Kent/No. Washington Cranston Region 7: West Bay Cumberland Region 1: Woonsocket East Greenwich Region 8: Kent/No. Washington East Providence Region 6: East Bay Exeter Region 8: Kent/No. Washington Foster Region 2: Northern RI Glocester Region 2: Northern RI Hopkinton Region 9: So. Washington County Jamestown Region 10: Newport Johnston Region 2: Northern RI Lincoln Region 1: Woonsocket Little Compton Region 10: Newport Middletown Region 10: Newport Narragansett Region 9: So. Washington County New Shoreham (Block Island) Region 9: So. Washington County Newport Region 10: Newport No. Kingstown Region 8: Kent/No. Washington North Providence Region 2: Northern RI North Smithfield Region 1: Woonsocket Pawtucket Region 3: Pawtucket/Central Falls Portsmouth Region 10: Newport Providence – East Region 5: Providence East Providence – West Region 4: Providence West Richmond Region 9: So. Washington County Scituate Region 2: Northern RI Smithfield Region 2: Northern RI So. Kingstown Region 9: So. Washington County Tiverton Region 10: Newport Warren Region 6: East Bay Warwick Region 7: West Bay West Greenwich Region 8: Kent/No. Washington West Warwick Region 7: West Bay Westerly Region 9: So. Washington County Woonsocket Region 1: Woonsocket P a g e 6 Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e Region 1: Woonsocket Towns: Burrillville, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Woonsocket County: Providence CAP Agencies PHA (Public Housing Authority) Residents in Woonsocket - ONLY Rhode Island Housing Community Care Alliance 450-1327 | www.rhodeislandhousing.org/ 245 Main Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Burrillville Housing Authority 766-0900 | www.communitycareri.org 77 Ashton Ct., Harrisville | 568-6200 Residents in Cumberland, Lincoln, & Woonsocket Cumberland Housing Authority 573 Mendon Road | 334-2678 Blackstone Valley Community Action Program www.cumberlandha.com/ (BVCAP) 32 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 Lincoln Housing Authority 723-4520 | www.bvcap.org 10 Franklin Street | 724-8910 www.lincolnhousing.org/ Residents in Burrillville & No. Smithfield Woonsocket Housing Authority Tri-Town Community Action Agency 679 Social Street | 767-8000 1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 www.woonsockethousing.org/ (Heating & Emergency Services are located at 33 Maple St., No. Providence) 351-2750 | www.tri-town.org WIC (Women, Infants & Children) Burrillville WIC Program (Tri-Town CAP) DHS (Dept. of Human Services) 185 Main St., Burrillville | 567-0510 Thundermist Health Center, Woonsocket DHS 191 Social St., 9th Flr, Woonsocket | 767-4100 450 Clinton Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Phone: 235-6200 | Fax: 235-6237 EBT Card Replacement #: 235-6282 Regional POINT (Information, referrals, and long-term care options to Community Health Primary Office seniors & adults with disabilities) MAIN #: 401-462-4444 Thundermist Health Center* 450 Clinton Street, Woonsocket | 767-4100 Tri-Town Community Action Agency www.thundermisthealth.org 1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919 *See webpage for additional locations 351-2750 | www.tri-town.org WellOne / Primary Medical and Dental Care 36 Bridge Way, Pascoag | 568-7661 www.welloneri.org P a g e 7 Rhode Island Community Food Bank Regional Directory — 2 0 1 5 / J u n e Region 1: Woonsocket This list is not RI Community Food Bank Members intended for This is a complete listing of member agencies in this region. These are your colleagues across all referrals. Please available services. To find agencies providing emergency food assistance (pantries or meals) do not use it with direct to the public, please visit the Food Bank website for the most up-to-date information. your guests. www.rifoodbank.org Get Food Burrillville BackPack Program Woonsocket | Youth Programs Sodexo Food Service, 420 Robinson Street, AAC Rep Burrillville SDA | Pantry 02895 // Contact: Ellen Shalvey & Carol Harnois 854 Victory Highway, 02839 // Contact: Claire Entwistle | | (401)767-4757 | [email protected] (401)568-5255 | [email protected] Community Care Alliance Agape Pantry | Pantry Phoenix House Wallum Lake | Rehab Programs 245 Main Street, 02895 // Contact: Lorna Cohen | 2076 Wallum Lake Road, 02859 // Contact: Brandy Bates | (401)766-0900 | [email protected] (401)568-1770 | [email protected] Community Care Alliance Group Home Food Center St. Patrick Food Closet | Pantry 181 Cumberland Street, 02895 // Contact: Lori Dumas | 45 Main Street, 02830 // Contact: Gary & Lynn Rousseau | (401)762-7548 | [email protected] (401)568-5600 | [email protected] Connecting for Children and Families, Inc. | Pantry St. Theresa's Church | Pantry 37 Center Street, 02895 // Contact: Heidi Collins | 35 Dion Drive, 02830 // Contact: Cindy Manning | (401)766-3384 | [email protected] (401)568-8280 | [email protected] Devereux Group Home Food Center SVDP Our Lady of Good Help | Pantry 548 Providence Street,
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