2 Little Compton Nonprofits Awarded Grants For Food, Senior Services

LITTLE COMPTON, RI — Two Little Compton nonprofits are among the organizations sharing nearly $350,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation's Newport County Fund.

"We are honored to be able to help these organizations carry out their crucial work," foundation President David Cicilline said. "We are fortunate to partner with passionate donors who make it possible for us to support nonprofits that are on the front lines of serving the needs of their communities."

The Little Compton Community Center received $10,000 to support its senior lunch program. The center prepares meals for pickup, for home delivery and to be served in its dining room.

"Over the years, senior resources in Little Compton have dwindled and with inflation rates on the rise, the community has demonstrated a need for this program more than ever," community center interim Executive Director Samantha Snow said. "We have seen consistent program growth over the past three years, averaging a record 132 meals a week at the close of 2022."

The Little Compton Food Bank received $5,000 to support operations. Open from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturdays, the facility serves about 40 households a week that are facing food insecurity.

"We want to increase the awareness in our community to be able to serve all who may be in need in our area," food bank Co-President Cynthia Dawson said. "Our goal is to be a resource and remove the stigma that some feel coming to get help from a food bank and welcome all without judgement."

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