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Free help in Rhode Island — food, shelter, recovery, and clinics

9 places in Rhode Island that help families for free or at low cost. Nothing to buy, no account needed. Call ahead — hours change.

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Food Pantries & Meals in Rhode Island

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  • Rhode Island Community Food Bank

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    Statewide network of 140+ member agencies across Rhode Island.

    Food pantryMobile distribution
    Providence, RI Call for pantry locations, hours, and distribution schedules near you.
    Call 401-942-6325 WebsiteDetails

  • 211 Rhode Island — Free Local Help Line

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    Free, confidential 24/7 helpline connecting Rhode Island residents to food pantries, rent and utility help, shelter, health services, and other local programs. Dial 2-1-1 from any phone.

    Food pantryRent & utility help
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week
    Call 211 WebsiteDetails

  • Find a Food Bank in Rhode Island

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    Use the Feeding America food bank finder to locate the member food bank serving every county in Rhode Island, with links to local pantries, mobile distributions, and meal programs.

    Food pantryMobile distributionKids & summer mealsSenior nutrition
    WebsiteDetails

Shelter & Housing Help in Rhode Island

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  • Crossroads Rhode Island

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    Rhode Island's largest homeless services provider; shelter and housing.

    Emergency shelter
    Providence, RI Call for intake availability and bed space; most shelters operate first-come, first-served.
    Call 401-521-2255 WebsiteDetails

  • Rhode Island Homeless Assistance & Housing (HUD)

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    HUD's Rhode Island homeless assistance page lists local Continuum of Care contacts, emergency shelters, housing counselors, and rental assistance programs across the state.

    Emergency shelterTransitional housingRent & utility helpVeterans
    WebsiteDetails

Addiction Recovery & Rehab in Rhode Island

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  • CODAC Behavioral Healthcare

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    Statewide outpatient treatment and recovery services in Rhode Island.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groups
    Cranston, RI Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    Call 401-942-1450 WebsiteDetails

  • Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center

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    Free 6-12 month residential work-therapy recovery program.

    Inpatient treatmentSupport groupsFaith-based recovery
    Providence, RI Call for intake; many faith-based programs are free or low-cost.
    WebsiteDetails

  • Rhode Island Addiction & Recovery Treatment Finder

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    Search FindTreatment.gov for licensed substance-use and mental-health treatment programs across Rhode Island — filter by payment option, including free and sliding-scale care. SAMHSA's national helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential, and available 24/7.

    DetoxInpatient treatmentOutpatient programSupport groups
    Helpline available 24/7
    Call 1-800-662-4357 WebsiteDetails

Health, Clinics & Medical Supplies in Rhode Island

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  • Rhode Island Free & Low-Cost Health Centers

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    Use HRSA's health center finder to locate community health centers across Rhode Island that provide medical, dental, and mental-health care on a sliding-fee scale based on your ability to pay.

    Free clinicSliding scale clinicPrescription helpDental care
    WebsiteDetails
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