Community Contacts for Seniors in Need or Volunteer
This information was gather 3/18, 19, 20, 23. Updated 3/26
If you want to volunteer, contact the United Way at volunteer.uwri.org
***NOTE-You may need to verify your age, that you live in that community, and NEED help***
Barrington (2528)
Call 401-247-1900 x384 email SeniorPt@Barrington.RI.gov
Bristol (4,175)
The Town has established a Bristol COVID-19 hotline. If you have a question or are in need of special assistance, please call 401-253-2310. This hotline will be staffed during normal business hours (8:00 AM-4:00 PM Monday-Friday). The Town will address specific needs on a case-by-case basis.
Town has received calls from residents who have expressed interest in volunteering. Right now, the most important thing residents can do is check on relatives, friends, and neighbors that are within the COVID-19 vulnerable population. This includes residents over the age of 60 or those with underlying medical conditions. If it’s determined that volunteers are needed the Town will make an announcement seeking assistance.
Volunteer Applications taken online -http://bristolri.gov/FormCenter/Town-Administrator-7/COVID19-Volunteer-Application-105
The team at Benjamin Church Senior Center is also available to provide assistance by phone 401-253-8458 or email dwilsonbcsc@gmail.com
Burrillville (2,242)
Andrea Hall 401-568-9470 or 401-710-7429 leave a message
Due to the COVID-19 Crisis we are launching an Emergency Grocery Delivery Program for those 60 and over.
Each housing complex will have a specified day when orders will be due. All orders must be submitted by 10am on that day.
Private homes will be handled on a different day but in the same manner.
If you are interested in helping please let me know the days you are available to help deliver and your phone number.
Central Falls (1,670)
Email: mayorsoffice@centralfallsri.us
401-727-7400 x5
Also updates on city Face Book
Charlestown (1,601)
Referred to Charlestown Senior Center 401-364-9955
Coventry (5,279)
Contact Senior Center Bob Robillard 401-822-9127 RRobillard@CoventryRI.org
Cranston (12,029)
Constituent Services 401-780-3123
Cranston Senior Center will assist Senior Center Members
Cumberland (5,456)
Apply for help online-
East Greenwich (1,950)
Contact Senior Service cmarkey@eastgreenwichri.com
Alerts & Notifications include CODE RED http://ri-eastgreenwich.civicplus.com/573/Alerts-Notifications
East Providence (8,904)
Contact the Senior Center 401-435-7870 EFrazier@CityofEastProv.com
Exeter (771)
Social Services-Christine Heart-Skaggs 401-294-3176 SocialServices@Town.Exeter.RI.us
Foster (611)
Human Services Carol Mauro 401-392-9208
Glocester (1,223)
Judy Branch, Human Services: 401-568-6206 X 222 (for food and supplies)
Melissa Bouvier, Glocester Senior Services: 401-567-4557, melissabouvier@glocesterri.org.
To Volunteer http://glocesterri.org/volunteer.htm
Hopkinton (1,367)
Contact Mary Sawyer at recreation@hopkintonri.org
Jamestown (981)
Contact Jamestown Senior Center Betsey Anderson 401-423-9804 banderson@jamestownri.net
Basic food needs assessment https://esurv.org/online-survey.php?surveyID=MCHOLH_1cfae90c
Johnston (5,612)
Contact Johnston Senior Center 401-944-3343 www.jscri.org
Lincoln (3,493)
Contact Lincoln Senior Center 401-753-7000
Little Compton (893)
Contact Little Compton Community Center Doug Orville 401-635-2400
Contact Little Compton Wellness Center Marsha Riccardi 401-592-0400
Contact Stay At Home Margaret Tirpaeck 401-529-0342
Middletown (2,659)
Call-in Center 401-842-6555 M-F 8-6p
Emergency Operations Center EOC@middletownri.com
Narragansett (2,760)
Code Red https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF4AD05330A8
From the Narragansett website- Senior Congregate Meal Program – Boxed Lunch
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Narragansett Community Center and South Kingstown Senior Center and dining room are closed to the public. The Title IIIC senior congregate meal program operated at the South Kingstown Senior Center has been adjusted to provide box lunches which are available for pick up or delivery to those without transportation. Senior residents of either town, age 60 or older are eligible to receive a daily boxed lunch. If you are not already registered with the South Kingstown Senior Center Congregate Meal Program, please call the Center at 401-789-0268 to register. Both Narragansett and South Kingstown will be delivering to any senior resident wishing to participate and unable to pick up their meal (delivery starting in Narragansett as of March 23, 2020.) For any other information Narragansett residents can contact Karen Flint at the Narragansett Community Center at 401-782-0675 or by email @ kflint@narragansettri.gov; South Kingstown senior residents can contact the Center at 401-789-0268.
New Shoreham (191)
Contact the Senior Advisory Committee Gloria Redlich 401-486-9278
Or Police 401-466-3220
Newport (3,568)
Call Carmen Greer at Edward King House 401-846-7426
Volunteer- https://www.edwardkinghouse.org/volunteers-needed-for-covid-19-response/
North Kingstown (3,783)
Call: Caroline Tudino 401-268-1593
Email: Marie Marcotte mmarcotte@northkingstown.org
North Providence (6,478)
Contact North Providence Mancini Center 401-231-0742 https://mancinicenter.com/
Please provide 48 hour notice, Need to be over 60, or disabled, suggested donation $3
IN NEED OF VOLUNTEERS
North Smithfield (2,529)
For Seniors who need help call Susan Pepin 401-767-2200 x301
For individuals who want to volunteer email SPepin@NSmithfieldRI.org
Portsmouth (3,488)
From town website-
The Town of Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) has activated its Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to coordinate Portsmouth-specific information and actions. Initially, the EOC will be operating between 7 AM to 6 PM. While the EOC is operating, the main phone number will be 401-643-0379. This phone number is only for routine, non-emergency inquiries. In an Emergency dial 911. The EOC has an email address as well, which is COVID@portsmouthri.com. Current Portsmouth COVID-19 information is also posted at Facebook page @PortsmouthEmergency and Twitter feed @PortsmouthEmerg. Get Portsmouth, RI COVID-19 Twitter feeds by using #COVID02871.
Call Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center Cynthia Koniecki 401-683-4106 before 11am, provides box lunch, pick-up only.
Providence (15,540)
For help call 311 within the city of Providence
To Volunteer fill out an application by clicking here
Richmond (743)
Dennis McGinity 401-491-9404 or email at CommunityCenter@richmondri.com
More information on the Town website
Volunteers from the community will need a valid drivers license and background check from the Richmond Police. You can fill out the background check application form and submit it here.
Scituate (1,670)
Dept of Human Services Joe Steiner 401-647-2822 x1
Generations At Chopmist members contact Dina Elhelw 401-647-2662
Smithfield (3,599)
Contact Smithfield Senior Center 401-949-4590
South Kingstown (4,724)
Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the Narragansett Community Center and South Kingstown Senior Center and dining room are closed to the public. The Title IIIC senior congregate meal program operated at the South Kingstown Senior Center has been adjusted to provide box lunches which are available for pick up or delivery to those without transportation. Senior residents of either town, age 60 or older are eligible to receive a daily boxed lunch. If you are not already registered with the South Kingstown Senior Center Congregate Meal Program, please call the Center at 401-789-0268 to register. Both Narragansett and South Kingstown will be delivering to any senior resident wishing to participate and unable to pick up their meal (delivery starting in Narragansett as of March 23, 2020.) For any other information Narragansett residents can contact Karen Flint at the Narragansett Community Center at 401-782-0675 or by email @ kflint@narragansettri.gov; South Kingstown senior residents can contact the Center at 401-789-0268.
Tiverton (3,027)
Contact Tiverton Senior Center Janet Homes 401-625-6790 seniorcenter@tiverton.ri.gov
Warren (1,780)
Meal service will continue, and seniors should contact Director Betty Hoague by telephone at 401-247-1930 or by email at bhoague@townofwarren-ri.gov to arrange for delivery or pickup. Any seniors in need of groceries, prescriptions or other critical goods should contact Ms. Hoague or the Town Clerk’s office for assistance.
Code Red Registration Instructions
Warwick (14,712)
By order of Governor Raimondo in response to the Covid-19 crisis, the Pilgrim Senior Center is closed until further notice. The Title IIIC senior congregate meal program is able to provide boxed lunches for pick up or delivery to those without transportation. Get a reliaible debt collection lawyer in California at https://www.sandiegobk.com. Warwick residents, age 60 or older are eligible to receive a boxed lunch Monday through Friday. If you are not currently registered for the lunch program or need additional information about the program, please call 401-468-4078.
West Greenwich (471)
Contact Marge Gartelman in Human Services 401-397-4234
From March 16 – 20, West Greenwich Fire # 1 (830 Nooseneck Hill Rd) will provide bagged breakfast and lunch items during the hours of 8 – 10 for school children who rely on the school lunch program and also the elderly.
West Warwick (4,448)
Call the West Warwick Senior Center 401-822-4450. NOTE: The voicemail recording will repeat twice and then you can leave a message.
Westerly (4,039)
Westerly Senior Center: Westerly Senior Center is closed for all business except for lunch service. Lunches will be served as take out only.
Meals On Wheels: Meals on Wheels Service will continue as usual at this time.
Woonsocket (5,983)
From website-
Aging Well Inc. (Formerly Senior Services, Inc.) has closed most programs including A Home for The Day, Adult Daycare remain closed, Aging Well Inc. continues to deliver Meals on Wheels.
Our food caterer Encore, will continue to deliver meals (Boxed Lunch) to our Meal Sites that have remained open.
Also, to all of our members that attend the Senior Center for meals, we will continue to offer a boxed lunch.
The boxed lunches can be picked up between 11:00 – 12:00 at the Senior Center.
The lunches must be reserved, If interested, please call us at 401-766-3734 and leave a message with your order.
Washington County-ALL COMMUNITIES
Seniors in need in Washington County can contact Southern Rhode Island Volunteers 401-552-7661
If you would like to volunteer you must have a current (within 6 months) BCI.