Learn nutritious recipes and cooking techniques with MLK Community Center Registered Dietitian Kristin Niessink at LivFit from 5:00 p.m. to (approximately) 6:00 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday evenings. All participants will leave with a hearty, nutritious meal to take home and share with their families. LivFit will now be held in the MLK's large Marcia Farrar […]

The MLK Community Center in Newport is offering free, safe, and confidential HIV & Hep C testing on-site, administered by the professionals at AIDs Project Rhode Island. Testing will take place at the Center on a regular basis, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.1st and 3rd Thursday of the month12 pm to 2 […]

Stop by the MLK Community Center in Newport every Tuesday & Thursday from 11:30 am to 1 pm for a delicious, free grab & go lunch!This program is so generously sponsored by our friends at Blount Fine Foods.Menu selection varies from day-to-day, but there is something for everyone! Meal will be served in front of the […]

Produce to the People (formerly “Veggie Days”), the MLK Community Center’s free produce distribution program, is now year-round and hitting the road this summer! Stop by the MLK Community Center in Newport every Thursday from 10 am - 1 pm by with your reusable bags to receive fresh, local fruits and vegetables for you and […]

The MLK Community Center provides a continental breakfast to anyone in the Newport County community Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Location: MLK Community Center, Marcia Farrar room, Edward Street entrance

The MLK Community Center in Newport is offering free, safe, and confidential HIV & Hep C testing on-site, administered by the professionals at AIDs Project Rhode Island. Testing will take place at the Center on a regular basis, every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.1st and 3rd Thursday of the month12 pm to 2 […]

The MLK Community Center provides non-perishable food items, frozen meat, fresh produce, bread, and household and personal care items to our Newport County neighbors. Residents of Newport County are eligible to shop in our pantry once per month. Please bring: photo ID, something with current address (mail, medication bottle, bill, etc.). Lease or other documentation […]

Beginning July 7th and taking place every Wednesday at 3 pm thereafter, LGBTQQ+ youth are invited to join the MLK Community Center's new L.E.A.D. (Love, Equity, Acceptance, Dreams) peer group. No RSVPs are necessary - feel free to join us at any time! The goal of the L.E.A.D. group, facilitated by those who identify as […]

The MLK Community Center provides non-perishable food items, frozen meat, fresh produce, bread, and household and personal care items to our Newport County neighbors. Residents of Newport County are eligible to shop in our pantry once per month. Please bring: photo ID, something with current address (mail, medication bottle, bill, etc.). Lease or other documentation […]

Toning in '21 with Debra meets every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. at the MLK Community Center! This class is free of cost to anyone in the Newport County community.This full-body workout aims to improve balance, bone health, flexibility, and strength of participants in a safe, welcoming, and fun environment.Class suitable for all ages and skill […]

The MLK Community Center provides a continental breakfast to anyone in the Newport County community Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Location: MLK Community Center, Marcia Farrar room, Edward Street entrance