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Programming Changes at the MLK Community Center

MLK Community Center Newport

 

Beginning this coming Monday, March 16th, the MLK Community Center has made some changes to regularly scheduled programming, following the Governor’s most recent COVID-19 safety precautions.

FOOD PANTRY: Clients may come to the Center on pantry days to receive a bagged selection of 1 week’s worth of groceries. Pantry hours are Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Wednesday evenings 4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

BREAKFAST: Our Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. breakfast program will be moved to a bagged meal, distributed at the Edward St. entrance.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS: All community programming is cancelled, at least through the coming week. This includes LivFit, Community Art Class, Zumba, the Potter League Vet Clinic, Tuesday’s Lunch & Learn, and AARP Tax Prep.

PRESCHOOL: Our preschool will remain open, as usual.

AFTERSCHOOL: The MLK Community Center is offering 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. care for students currently enrolled in our Afterschool program for next week, 3/16 – 3/20, while Newport schools are closed. Parents may sign up during pick-up today, or call/email Jeanine at (401) 846-4828 or jrichardson@mlkccenter.org

MEAL DISTRIBUTION: Newport Public Schools and their food provider, Chartwells, will be providing grab & go meals for any families who are interested. Boxes will consist of a breakfast and lunch and will be available from 12 pm – 1 pm. Begins Monday, March 16th; available Monday – Friday. Available at the MLK Center or in front of Pell Elementary School.

If you or your child are experiencing flu-like symptoms and/or have a fever, please stay home.

For more information on COVID-19, please see the Rhode Island Department of Health’s website: https://health.ri.gov/diseases/ncov2019/

We know this is a challenging and anxious time for our community. But, we know how strong Newport County is. We’ll get through this, together!

For any questions about MLK programs, please call the Center: (401) 846-4828

We are open today (3/13) until 5 o’clock & will reopen on Monday, 3/16.

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