Happy Thanksgiving!

How you can support East Bay Community Action Program's (EBCAP) Food Pantries:

Now more than ever families in our community face the challenge of putting food on the table. Join EBCAP in the fight against hunger and help ensure our neighbors have access to nutritious meals and essential items. Below are a few ways to get involved:

• Volunteer your time: Join our team of dedicated volunteers who help stock shelves, organize donations, and serve local families in need. To volunteer, please email contactus@ebcap.org.

• Become a Hunger Hero- host a food drive: Rally your coworkers, friends, or community group to host a food drive in support of EBCAP’s food pantries. It’s a fun and impactful way to make a difference together. Click here to learn more.



• Make a monetary donation: Your gift helps us to purchase fresh and nutritious food for local families. To donate online, click here.

• Donate essentials: EBCAP Food Pantries gratefully accepts non-perishable foods and hygiene products. To learn what donations are needed, where to donate, and who to contact for more information, click here. 

EBCAP is here to help:

We will be closed on November 27 and 28 so our staff can enjoy a well-deserved Thanksgiving break with their friends and families. We will resume regularly scheduled hours on Monday, December 1.

The Dennis Roy Building, 100 Bullocks Point Ave., East Providence, RI

401-437- 1000, ext. 1140

Food Pantry hours of operation:

Mondays: 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. 

Wednesdays: 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Thursdays: 12:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M. 

The Jean E. Hicks Center, 19 Broadway, Newport, RI

401-848-6697, ext. 1534

Food pantry hours of operation:

Mondays: 10:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M. 

Thursdays: 9:00 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

1048 Stafford Road, Tiverton, RI

401-625-5134, ext. 2302

Food pantry hours of operation:

Tuesdays: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

Wednesdays: 9:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

The school-partnered health center brings coordinated care directly to the East Providence School District community. Our medical and behavioral health teams work together to support the health and well-being of students and school personnel. This added resource is here to expand access and help the district continue striving for excellence in both health and academics

Services offered at this center are adolescent, child, and adult, with a focus on the East Providence School District’s students and personnel. Other services that are offered include:

• Walk-in care
• Assistance with applying for health insurance
• Wellness exams to assist students entering schools
• Immunizations for all ages
• Care for acute illness
• Health screenings
• General community education referrals.



Outpatient Behavioral Health services are also available to the students of East Providence. This location offers a solution focused brief therapy model, for individual therapy to youth ages 6 to17. 

Most health insurances are accepted. For those without insurance or with limited coverage, EBCAP offers a sliding-scale fee. For more details on hours of operation and how to schedule an appointment, call 401-437-1008 or click here.

Thank you People's Credit Union for your support!

Many thanks to People's Credit Union (PCU) for partnering with us on its annual Day of Purpose! In addition to a very generous grant from PCU, EBCAP also benefitted by receiving volunteer support from credit union employees.



Held on September 18, this year’s Day of Purpose centered on housing insecurity. Instead of reporting to their branches, PCU staff spent the day supporting nonprofits throughout Rhode Island, including EBCAP and our community partner, the McKinney Shelter.

In November, PCU also donated $8,000 to support EBCAP's Tiverton food pantry and organized collection drives at their branch locations! Sean Daly, Head of People's Credit Union, pictured right, visited our Tiverton food pantry to personally deliver the donated items.

EBCAP is truly grateful for PCU's ongoing partnership and commitment to strengthening our community. Thank you for helping us make a difference!

L to R: Mike Ferrara, PCU, George O’Toole, Director of EBCAP Recovery Center, Ashley Senkus, PCU, Gwen Redmond, EBCAP Director of Strategic Initiatives, Maggie Laurianno, EBCAP Director of Communications and Development

From left: Rita Capotosto, EBCAP Vice President of Family Development, Sean Daly, Head of PCU, Maggie Laurianno, EBCAP Director of Communications and Development

Socktober's Fourth Year Knocks Our Socks Off!

EBCAP's Office of Volunteer Services held its fourth annual donation drive for new socks during October to benefit community members and clients of our Career Closet.

In total, 5,315 pairs of socks were collected! Thanks to our friends at Aiken Elementary School (1,250 pairs), Palmer River Elementary School (2,500 pairs), and EBCAP staff & community members for your amazing generosity. That's 10,630 warm feet and 106,300 happy toes this winter!

Broadway Street Fair in Newport

EBCAP staff were thrilled to take part in the eighth annual Broadway Street Fair on October 11th! Staff connected with families and community members, sharing information about EBCAP's wide range of programs and services.

The event was a lively celebration of Newport's community and local businesses. Attendees enjoyed a fun-filled afternoon of music, food, and shopping.

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program

Applications for heating assistance through LIHEAP are now being accepted until April 15, 2026. Individuals can either apply online, over the phone, or by visiting their local Community Action Agency. To learn more about applying, visit https://ebcap.org/programs/heating-and-energy/

Since its launch in 2012, GivingTuesday has grown from a simple idea — a day dedicated to doing good — into a global movement that inspires millions to give, volunteer, and raise awareness for causes that matter.

On December 2, 2025, we invite you to be part of this worldwide celebration of generosity. Please consider supporting our Food Pantries and Meal Programs, which provides vital assistance to individuals and families experiencing food insecurity. Every dollar you give helps provide essential food and household items to individuals and families in need. From canned goods and pasta to hygiene products and diapers, your donation ensures no one goes without the basics. Every act of generosity counts, thank you! To donate click here.

Honoring Christopher Bove

At its October 2025 convention, the National Federation of the Blind of Rhode Island honored Christopher Bove, Administrative Assistant for EBCAP’s Department of Strategic Initiatives, with its first Outstanding Service Award in over a decade. He was recognized for leading the creation and advocacy of the RIde Anywhere Program. To read more, click here.

Honoring Amanda Cheatom

At the Rhode Island Certified Diabetes Outpatient Educators’ annual symposium in September, EBCAP Nurse Care Manager Amanda Cheatom, RN, was honored as Nurse Educator of the Year. Selected by her peers, Amanda was recognized for her dedication to diabetes education and empowering patients to manage their health. To read more, click here.

Honoring Janine Petracca Fonseca

During National Health Center Week 2025, Janine Petracca Fonseca, Assistant Program Manager for EBCAP’s Behavioral Health Integrated Health Home Team, received the Beacon Award from the Rhode Island Health Center Association. She was honored for her leadership in guiding her team through staffing challenges while ensuring exceptional care for clients. To read more, click here.