Hunger Heroes

Become a Hunger Hero today! Your help is needed to fill our food pantries.

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP) invites businesses, organizations, civic groups, youth groups, and individuals to host a food drive in support of our food pantries. Become a Hunger Hero today and provide essential support to community members in need.

How to become a Hunger Hero:

Please contact Sara Johnson, Food Pantry Coordinator at 401-437-1000 ext. 1140 | sajohnson@ebcap.org, to schedule and register your food drive.

Download the Hunger Hero Food Drive Packet for tips on planning your food drive:

Hunger Hero Food Drive Packet

Food pantry locations:

EBCAP has food pantries located at:

  • 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915
  • 19 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
  • 1048 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI 02878

Food pantry wish list:

Below is a list of the most needed items.

Food items:

Pasta sauce Canned soup Canned green beans
Pasta Canned chicken Instant mashed potatoes
Canned beans Dried beans Peanut Butter
Jelly Canned tuna Oatmeal
Rice Canned corn Shelf-stable oat or almond milk

Hygiene/other items:

Toothbrushes Toothpaste Household cleaners
Bath soap Sponges Laundry soap
Shampoo Hand warmers Paper towels
Hats Shaving cream Dish soap
Razors Mittens Men’s/women’s deodorant
Socks Toilet paper Baby wipes & diapers (all sizes)