Basic Needs

Contact: Noella Blackwell, WARM Shelter.

Our Programs Provide Food Assistance to Our Neighbors In Need.

To rescue surplus food from industry partners to relieve hunger and revive communities.

This program provides a place for people to shower, get haircuts and outreach services at no cost.

Services include food banks, heating assistance, emergency boiler repair, LIHEAP, Appliance Management Program (AMP).

Provides case management to families and individuals in southern Rhode Island who are in crisis. They receive guidance in accessing needed services, or funds, for their particular situation, such as assistance with rents, utilities, or prescription costs. Information is provided on local food pantries, vouchers for non-food items and referrals to other agencies.

Professional clothing for low-income community members (including shoes, coats and accessories) free of charge.

Professional clothing.

Provides professional clothing for eligible individuals on a referral basis.

Contact: Roz Mitchell.

Free Android phone + unlimited talk, text and data. A person can apply online or over the phone. Qualifications include: SNAP, SSI, Veterans Pension Benefit or Survivors Pension, Medicaid, Multiple Tribal Assistance Programs, National School Breakfast and Lunch Program, Section 8 or Federal Public Housing Assistance and more.

Verizon Low-Income Lifeline Program: customers receive a discount on home internet service for as long as they remain eligible for the program. Apply online, or call to have an application mailed.

Provides assistance to patients of all ages throughout New England who have fallen into financial hardships as a result of a cancer diagnosis.