The following programs are operated out of the Marketplace, and begin with an initial assessment to determine eligibility. An Intake Specialist will help you complete a brief assessment form, and Marketplace staff will then help with your food selection.

Emergency Food

The household selects food products based on dietary needs, size of household, medical restrictions and preferences. A nutritional point system is used, based on the food pyramid to ensure a balanced and nutritious diet.

 USDA Commodities

Items, such as pasta, rice, canned tuna, salmon, fruits and vegetables, orange juice, soup, beans, spaghetti sauce, and dried figs, are made available through the Federal Government once a month. The amount of commodities depends on household size. There is no choice of food items.

 Women, Infants & Children (WIC)

Pregnant and post-partum women, infants, and children to age of five, are provided with nutritional supplemental foods, such as, milk, eggs, cheese, iron fortified cereals, formula, juice, etc.

WIC's services, along with nutrition information, are available in Warwick (401-732-4666 x125, 121, 118) and West Warwick (401-826-3230)

 Serve New England Food Co-op

Westbay is a chapter of the regional food cooperative, Serve New England, and is looking for new members. The program was designed to promote volunteer service by offering discounts of 40%-50% on meats and groceries. Anyone is eligible and the co-op accepts food stamps. Volunteers currently active at church, school, youth sports, senior center, etc., already qualify.

For information about any of these programs, please call or email, Larry Coughlin, Food Services Director, at 401-732-4666 x105 or lcoughlin@westbaycap.org or the main email address: info@westbaycap.org