URI students living OFF campus are encouraged to bring non-perishable items such as canned goods and unopened boxes of food to their property manager’s office.

Narragansett residents are also encouraged to participate in this food drive.

Additionally, students can drop off the food directly to the Community Market at St. Peter’s by the Sea Episcopal Church on 72 Central Street in the Pier. They are open May 18-21 and May 25-29 from 9:00 a.m.-1:00.

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The Johnnycake Food Pantry in Peace Dale which is open Mondays 11-3, Tuesdays 12-4, Wednesdays 10-3 and Saturdays 10-12.

There also will be a food drop off truck at 60 Exeter Blvd in Eastward Look on Saturday, May 22 from 12:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

Bailey Jenkins, URI senior and student representative on the URI Student Advisory Council, says, “The Food Drive is a way for URI students that have resided in Narragansett during the school year, to give back to those in need in the community”.