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.
COME JOIN THE AQUIDNECK FOOD PANTRY Volunteers at Ragged Island Brewery Outdoor Summer Concert Series
Wednesday, August 5 — 5:30-8:30pm!
Come meet the dedicated volunteers who keep our Aquidneck Island community strong. We’ll have an informational table set up so you can learn more about our mission and how we support neighbors facing food insecurity.
We’ll also be offering a raffle basket, with raffle tickets available for $5.00 each.
This outdoor gathering will feature live music from The Ravers, bringing great energy to an afternoon of connection, gratitude, and community spirit.
We look forward to welcoming you!
AQUIDNECK FOOD PANTRY SELECTED AS OFFICIAL CHARITABLE BENEFICIARY OF THE 2026 CITIZENS PELL BRIDGE RUN, SUNDAY AUGUST 30!
We are thrilled to share that Aquidneck Food Pantry has been chosen as an official charitable beneficiary for the 2026 Citizens Pell Bridge Run organized by Gray Matter Marketing, LLC. This incredible community event takes place on Sunday, August 30, 7:00AM - 10:00AM, with registration available on Friday, August 28 and Saturday, August 29.
Please visit the Citizens Pell Bridge Run website for further details and to register on-line at https://pellbridgerun.com
If you’re a runner, jogger, or walker who wants to support our mission of fighting food insecurity on Aquidneck Island and beyond, we invite you to pick up your bib in person and meet our Aquidneck Food Pantry volunteers on Friday, August 28 - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM at Ragged Island Brewing Company, 54 Bristol Ferry Rd, Portsmouth, RI.
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, Portsmouth RI.
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?
SPONSORS
Thanks to these generous merchants for their ongoing food donations
