Emergency assistance resources to help households pay for rent, utilities and other basic necessities
Unemployment expanded eligibility and enhanced benefits:
www.usa.gov/unemployment www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/UnemploymentBenefits
Economic Impact Payments
http://www.irs.gov/coronavirus/economic-impact-payment-information-center
Free tax preparation https://irs.treasury.gov/freetaxprep
Food Pantries:
www.rifoodbank.org
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
200 Niantic Avenue, Providence RI 02907
401-942-6325
www.goodneighborsri.org
Good Neighbors Inc.
55 Turner Avenue, Riverside RI 02915
401-433-0045
Soup kitchen, food pantry, day shelter, clothing, etc.
St Vincent De-Paul/St. Brendan
60 Turner Ave, Riverside RI 02915
401-301-6307
Provides utility assistance, budget, rent, food, clothing and holiday assistance
www.newmanucc.org
Bread of Life food pantry
Newman Congregational Church
100 Newman Ave, Rumford RI 02916
401-434-4742
The food pantry is open on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month. Clients are invited to come to one opening per month.
www.covid.ri.gov/food-sites-children
This website will direct you to local food sites in East Providence for school aged children. Free "Grab and Go" meals are available for children throughout Rhode Island.
www.tapinri.org
Tap-in Barrington
281 County Road, Barrington, RI 02806
401-247-1444
Provides clothing, furniture, household items, food, etc.
www.newlondonfinearts.com/riversidechurchucc/index.html
Riverside Congregational Church
15 Oak Avenue, Riverside RI 02915
401-433-2039
Lighthouse Shops create a shopping experience where shoppers can compare products, read labels, make personal choices and "pay" for their purchases, just as they would at a local store. There is no actual charge for items received, but donations are requested. In the case where a shopper is unable or struggling to make a donation, the Lighthouse Shops become a free pantry.
Housing:
www.unitedwayri.org
United Way
50 Valley Street, Providence RI 02909
401-444-0600
The program provides emergency housing assistance to very low-income renters who have been impacted by the COVID-19 emergency and are at immediate risk of homelessness.
www.ebcap.org
East Bay Community Action Program
100 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence, RI
401-431-1000
Provides assistance with food, healthcare, housing, fuel, etc.
East Providence Housing Authority
99 Goldsmith Ave. East Providence RI 02914
401-434-7645
Provides family self-sufficiency program, housing choice program, public housing, etc.
Evictions:
www.homesri.org
Homes RI
1070 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
401-721-5680
This website will provide renters fact sheets about evictions
Information for Seniors:
www.oha.ri.gov
Rhode Island office of Healthy aging
401-462-4444
25 Howard Avenue Bldg. 57, Providence RI 02920
This website provides a current contact list of senior centers and other local agencies available to assist older adults around the state
Utilities:
www.capitalgoodfund.org
Capital Good Fund
22 A Street, Providence, RI 02907
866-584-3651
This website provides information on a Crisis Relief loan which can be used for (but is not limited to) paying utilities, covering medical bills, paying rent, and purchasing groceries
www.ebcap.org
East Bay Heating Assistance Program
100 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside RI 02915
401-437-1000
Provides low income home energy assistance
Childcare Support:
Care.com is providing three months of free, premium access to RI residents to find help for children, parents & pets.
Mental Health Resources:
East Bay Community Action Program
www.ebcap.org
East Bay Center
Adams-Farley Counseling Center (Outpatient Services)
610 Wampanoag Trail, East Providence, RI 02914 401-431-9870
East Bay Community Action Program provides a wide array of health and human services to the residents of Rhode Island’s East Bay. Various resources are available through this website.
www.eastbay.org
John P. Digits, Jr. Facility
Emergency Services.
2 Old County Road, Barrington RI 02806
401-246-1195
