Ocean State Food Pantry is a community ministry of Legacy Church serving Warwick and the surrounding West Bay community.

Affordable groceries for everyone.

Anyone is welcome to shop at The Market, regardless of where they live or their income. Groceries are offered at approximately 60–70% below regular retail prices, helping individuals and families make their grocery dollars go further.

Free pantry staples for our local community.

The Pantry primarily serves residents of the greater Warwick community who are experiencing food insecurity. Through the pantry, we provide free pantry staples and other available food items to help local families put food on the table.

We’re here for anyone who needs a little help stretching their grocery budget.

The Market is open to everyone. There are no income requirements, and you do not need to live in Warwick to shop.

Our free Pantry program is primarily focused on serving residents of the greater Warwick community who are experiencing food insecurity.

Our goal is to provide a welcoming place where people can find affordable food and support without judgment.

Do I need to provide proof of income?
No. There is no income verification required to shop at Ocean State Food Pantry.

Is there a cost?

• The Pantry: There is no cost for those receiving food through the Pantry program.

• The Market: Groceries are available at approximately 60–70% below regular retail prices.

You do not have to be experiencing severe financial hardship to benefit from Ocean State Food Pantry. If you simply want to save money on groceries, The Market is for you.

Proceeds from The Market help support The Pantry.

Our selection changes based on food deliveries, donations, and availability. Depending on what is available, shoppers and pantry guests may find:

• Canned and packaged pantry staples

• Grains, pasta, and other dry goods

• Canned fruits and vegetables

• Canned and shelf-stable proteins

• Shelf-stable milk and other grocery items

• Frozen foods

• Fresh produce

• Personal hygiene items

• Household items

Fresh produce and frozen foods are available when donations and supply allow. Because inventory changes frequently, we cannot guarantee that a particular item will be available on every visit.

Much of the food available at Ocean State Food Pantry comes through our partnership with FeedRI.

FeedRI, formerly known as We Share Hope, is a Rhode Island-based nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting food insecurity. Since 2008, FeedRI has worked to rescue surplus food from food-industry partners and safely redirect it to individuals, families, and communities throughout Rhode Island.

Through FeedRI’s Pantry Program, we receive quality pantry staples as well as rescued food donations from local retail partners when available.

Our partnership with FeedRI helps us provide more food to our community while keeping good food from going to waste.

Ocean State Food Pantry is a ministry of Legacy Church.

Legacy Church provides support through volunteers, food and financial donations, and other resources that help make the pantry possible.

Together, our goal is to:

Feed People. Build Community. Share Hope.

There are many ways to support Ocean State Food Pantry. You can:

• Shop at The Market — your purchases help support our ministry

• Donate non-perishable food

• Donate personal hygiene products

• Donate household items

• Organize a food drive

• Volunteer your time

• Make a financial donation

Businesses may also be able to donate frozen foods and fresh produce when available.

Interested in hosting a food drive?

We welcome churches, businesses, schools, community groups, and other organizations that would like to organize a food drive.

Contact us to learn about our most-needed items and donation drop-off information.

We’re grateful for people who want to give their time and talents to help serve our community.

Volunteers may help with:

• Sorting and stocking food

• Preparing The Market and The Pantry

• Organizing donations

• Assisting shoppers

• Restocking shelves

• Helping with food drives

• Other pantry activities

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