Holiday
Help
The holidays are a special time, but for some of our Newport County neighbors, putting food on the table and toys under the tree can be difficult.
Our Thanksgiving food pantry and holiday food pantry offer festive meals to registered families.
Our Santa's Workshop program offers registered families the opportunity to choose holiday gifts and toys for their children.
All Newport County residents, who are not registered for any other holiday help programs, are eligible.
Give
Santa's Workshop wouldn't be possible without generous community and corporate support.
New and unwrapped toys and gifts can be donated at the Center's loading dock, Mon - Fri 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Please donate as early as possible in November and early December to help us prepare for Santa's workshop.
To hold a toy drive and schedule your donation date, contact us at (401) 846-4828 or email us.
In 2021...
616 Families received a turkey and all the ingredients to prepare the Thanksgiving meal in their own homes.
916 kids received holiday toys and gifts from Santa's Workshop.
Register
Need some extra support for the holidays?
The MLK is here to help.
To register for holiday help (Thanksgiving Food Distribution, Holiday Food and/or Santa's Workshop), visit the MLK Community Center Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., starting in early Fall.
Please bring:
Photo ID
Proof of Address
Proof of Household
Registration for Thanksgiving ends in early November
Registration for Holiday Food
and Santa's Workshop ends in late November
For more information, contact Mel at (401) 846-4828