Community Resources
The Burrillville Town Clerk's Office has compiled information on the many emergency assistance services found in Rhode Island. Use the links below to go to any agency categories.
We try our best to keep this information up to date. If you find any of this information to be old or outdated, please let us know by e-mailing the Town Clerk's Office
For general information call 2-1-1. The fastest and easiest way to get information when you need it, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One call gives you access to resources across your community. Someone at 2-1-1 will help connect you to the services or information you need. It's confidential and free, call 2-1-1 or visit their website.
Use these links to go directly to the categories you need
Clothing Resources
Education Resources
Food & Nutrition Resources
Fuel & Energy Assistance
Housing Assistance / Grants
Clothing Resources
Berean Baptist Church Clothing Exchange
474 Chapel Street, Harrisville
568-5411
1st & 3rd Saturday of each month, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Open to Burrillville, Glocester, N. Smithfield and Foster residents. Proof of residency required on first visit.
Chepachet Union Church
1138 Putnam Pike, Chepachet
568-2518
Open Thurday - Saturday 9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Open to Burrillville residents
Between the Cracks
291-0590 (Patricia Shaw)
Along with other emergency assistance, they help with clothing needs.
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Food and Nutrition Resources
Organizations
Burrillville Weekend Snack Pack Program
Parks and Recreation Department
200 Clear River Drive
Oakland, RI 02858
568-9470
[email protected]
Berean Baptist Church Food Closet
474 Chapel Street
Harrisville, RI 02830
568-5411
First and Third Saturday, 8:30 am - 11:00 am
Burrillville Seventh Day Adventist Food Closet
854 Victory Highway, Mapleville
568-5255 or 678-0035
Last Tuesday of the month 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm.
Chepachet Union Church
1138 Putnam Pike
Chepachet, RI 02814
401-568-2518
Food pantry open 1st & 3rd Saturday, 10am-12pm
Our Lady of Good Help Church Food Pantry
1063 Victory Highway, Mapleville
762-1834
2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
10:00 am - 11:00 am foe seniors
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm all others
St. Patrick's Church Food Closet
45 Harrisville Main Street, Harrisville
568-5600
Every other Monday, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
See the 2026 pantry calendar here.
RI Department of Human Services
235-6300 Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP)
567-0510 Burrillville WIC Program
Visit their website here.
Meals on Wheels
351-6700
For the elderly or disabled.
Visit their website here.
Between the Cracks
Patricia Shaw: 401-291-0590
Call for help with fuel, rent, groceries and other needs in emergency situations
Tri-Town Community Action Agency
Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
351-2750 x1913
Rent, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Visit their website here.
Between the Cracks
Patricia Shaw: 401-291-0590
Call for help with fuel, rent, groceries and other needs in emergency situations.
Crossroads Rhode Island
521-2255
461-1755 Family Shelter
Visit their website here.
NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
762-0993
Provides help renting an affordable apartment big enough for a family, help buying your first home or fixing up your current home. Visit their website here.
Community Care Alliance
235-7000
Emergency, transitional and permanent housing. Visit their website here.
Rhode Island Housing
44 Washington Street, Providence 02903
457-1234
Rhode Island Housing works to ensure that all people who live and work in Rhode Island can afford a safe, healthy home that meets their needs. We provide low-interest loans, grants, education, advocacy and consumer counseling to help our customers buy and retain their homes. We also offer special programs to ensure that these homes are safe and healthy. Visit their website here.
RentReliefRI website Assistance for Renters and Landlords from the $200,000,000 Rhode Island has recieved from the federal Emergency Rental Assistance Program.
Homeowner Assistance Fund Rhode Island website Assistance for homeowners who may be falling behind on morgage payments and housing related expenses.
RentReliefRI Assitance Partners website provides help with your application or legal services free of charge.
Burrillville Housing Authority
77 Ashton Court, Harrisville
568-5411
Rental housing/Section 8.