Good Neighbors Expands Reach with Acquisition of Bread of Life Pantry in Rumford

East Providence, RI — June 1st, 2024 — In a significant move that promises to sustain and enhance community support in East Providence and its neighboring areas, Good Neighbors is excited to announce its new role in operating the former Bread of Life Food Pantry, now a satellite pantry of Good Neighbors, located in Rumford, RI.

About Good Neighbors:
Good Neighbors Community Kitchen and Food Pantry has been a cornerstone of community support in the East Bay and Providence metro area for over 33 years, dedicated to providing essential services to those in need. Our mission, to help the people of East Providence and neighboring communities bridge the gap between their needs and means by providing access to healthy food, extends beyond food distribution to encompass comprehensive support for well-being and empowerment.

Good Neighbors has a main facility located at 55 Turner Ave in Riverside, RI. This location is home to their Community Kitchen, which prepares free nutritious hot meals five days per week and hosts a food pantry several times each month. The Rumford-based pantry will be Good Neighbors’ first satellite location.

Expansion to Serve and Empower:
The newly acquired satellite pantry, previously operated by a group of committed volunteers from an inter-faith community, Bread of Life Food Pantry has been a beacon of hope and support for 15 years. Good Neighbors takes over the helm with plans to continue the mission driven service of feeding the community, ensuring the legacy of Bread of Life’s volunteer leadership thrives for many years to come.

Key Details of the Acquisition:
Location: 100 Newman Ave, Rumford RI 02916
Soft Handover Date: Has already occurred.
Distribution Schedule: Continuing with the established routine on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings of each month from 5 to 7 PM.
Administrative Oversight: Led by Good Neighbors, with ongoing collaboration from existing volunteer leadership.

“This new chapter not only reinforces our commitment to addressing food insecurity but also enhances our operational capabilities, allowing us to reach more families in need,” said, Kate Mushipi, Executive Director, at Good Neighbors.

“We are grateful for the groundwork laid by Bread of Life and are committed to building on this foundation with great respect and responsibility.”

Further Information:
Good Neighbors welcomes the community’s support and curiosity with forthcoming details to be shared about this exciting development. We invite all stakeholders, including local officials and partner organizations, to reach out with any inquiries. Good Neighbors is always looking to expand our volunteer community as well. Please visit our website for more information on how to get involved.

Further details about this expansion and other related initiatives will be shared in the coming months via our newsletters. We appreciate the support of our community, volunteers, and partners as we embark on this exciting journey.

For more information or to schedule an interview, please contact:
Kate Mushipi
Good Neighbors | Executive Director
55 Turner Avenue, Riverside RI 02915
kmushipi@goodneighborsri.org 
T: 401-433-0045
https://www.goodneighborsri.org