PORTSMOUTH, RI — The St. John’s Lodge Food Bank of Portsmouth has changed its name to Aquidneck Food Pantry.
Food pantry President Anne Crittenden said the new name more closely reflects the mission and service area of the organization.
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“With our new name, we hope to clarify who we are, what we do as an organization, and the area we serve,” Crittenden said. “Only the name is new. What will not change is our mission to serve the needs of food-insecure residents of the Aquidneck region, the way we provide those services, and our location.”
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Crittenden said the food pantry will continue to operate out of St. John’s Lodge #1 at 81 Sprague St. in Portsmouth. Operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.
The Aquidneck Food Pantry is an independent, all-volunteer organization founded in 2021. Its mission is to help local families and individuals by providing nourishing food in a welcoming and non-discriminating environment, and by educating local businesses, organizations and the public about the often-unseen problem of food insecurity in Portsmouth and the surrounding area.
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To learn more about the food pantry or to make a donation, visit aquidneckfoodpantry.org.
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