Lobby:
Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Donations:
Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We are closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
Lobby:
Mon. – Fri.: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Donations:
Mon. – Fri.: 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
We are closed Wednesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.
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
1,892,199 Total meals served
317,616 Pounds of fresh produce distributed
191 Mobile Food Pantry visits to 16 neighborhoods
1,491 Grocery deliveries to homebound seniors
36,164 Hot breakfasts served
2,450 People from 974 families received help at Thanksgiving
124,908 Meals distributed from two school food pantries – 46% more than 2025
In 2026, the MLK provided $344,375 in scholarships to aid low-income working families.
2,078 Children (age birth-five) received a monthly book from Dolly Parton Imagination Library
91% of children receive scholarships
97% of graduating preschoolers were proficient in RI Early Learning & Development Standards
72% of preschoolers are multi-language learners
82% of Summer Campers maintained or gained grade-level proficiency
48 After School Academy students received 25,920 hours of math, literacy, STEM, and humanities enrichment during the 2025-2026 school-year.
1,350 Children received toys and gifts from Santa’s Workshop
186 Free exercise/wellness classes
5 Free outdoor concerts
92 Seniors attended twice-monthly Lunch and Learn – 28% more than in 2025
64 People participated in twice-weekly cooking classes
93 individuals took 286 showers during the pilot year for Rinse & Renew.
893 Individuals volunteered in all programs for a total of 20,879 hours of service.
Almost 25 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.
