Tap-in is an all-volunteer agency

Touch A Person In Need

HISTORY

 

Tap-In was founded in 1983 by a group of six women to provide referrals and information to people in the East Bay. Now, we also provide them food, clothes, furniture, and transport to medical appointments. 

WHO WE ARE

 

Our mission: Is to improve the quality of life for residents of Rhode Island's East Bay by providing resources to address food insecurity and economic hardship

WHAT WE DO

Tap-in provides direct assistance to residents of Barrington, Bristol, East Providence and Warren. 

Organic Vegetables

Farmer's Market in Barrington
 

 Useful Information 

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Filing Taxes:

Check out the Food Bank's monthly resource about filing taxes,

free tax sites and how to get the greatest refund. 

What is SNAP?

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You can speak with a SNAP representative at Tap-in every 1st & 4th Wednesday of the month. 10 a.m to 12 p.m

Holiday Presents

“Priceless Presents” is a program which allows parents to choose a birthday gift for their child age 10 and under. Just ask us. 

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Now, you can come to Tap-in for food every 2 weeks.

If for any reason,
you can't come to Tap-in, just ring us at
401 247 1444
and we will bring the food to your door step.