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Celebrating 100 years of service in 2022. The MLK Community Center promotes health, fights hunger, supports families, educates kids and engages seniors. The MLK Center builds community.
I have the audacity to believe that peoples everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.
EST. 1922
1,392,332 Total meals served
282,600+ Pounds of fresh produce distributed
180 Mobile Food Pantry visits to 17 neighborhoods
1,396 Grocery deliveries to homebound seniors
38,056 Hot breakfasts served
2,320 People from 901 families received help at Thanksgiving
85,570 Meals distributed from two school food pantries
In 2025, the MLK provided $273,710 in scholarships to aid low-income working families.
2,662 Children (age birth-five) received a monthly book from Dolly Parton Imagination Library
80% of children receive scholarships
89% of graduating preschoolers were proficient in RI Early Learning & Development Standards
80% of preschoolers are multi-language learners
82% of Summer Campers maintained or gained grade-level proficiency
In After School, 70% of students improved school attendance, 80% improved reading fluency, and 78% improved math skills.
1,327 Children received toys and gifts from Santa’s Workshop
104 Free exercise/wellness classes
5 Free outdoor concerts
72 Seniors attended twice-monthly Lunch and Learn
103 Clients found shelter in the overnight Warming Center
48 People participated in twice-weekly cooking classes
642 Individuals volunteered in all programs
78 children and parents enjoyed sensory play program (The Kid’s Wonder Lab).
Almost 24 tons of compost were removed from the waste stream.
My experiences at the MLK Community Center have given me emotional stability. I know, I really know, it will be okay. I've gotten stronger because of the support I've received from the Center.
The MLK Community Center was there when I lost my job and helped me feed my family. I am once again employed and thankful for the MLK.
