East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Shop (Thrift Shop programs)

The East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Shop is a nonprofit organization located in Bristol, Rhode Island that provides free food assistance and operates a community thrift shop. Established as an outreach of the First Congregational Church and granted nonprofit status, EBFP serves residents in Eastern Rhode Island with guest-choice food shopping, supplementary programs like Fresh Food Friday and a Mobile Pantry for homebound individuals, while the thrift shop generates revenue to support its food programs. The organization is committed to providing healthy food options and community engagement through initiatives like the Access Nutrition Initiative, which directs 95% of food purchasing dollars to nutritious items.