Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center
Non-profit OrganizationsRhode Island, United States51-200 Employees
The Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is a mid-sized nonprofit in Newport, Rhode Island that serves at-risk individuals and families through nutrition, education, and social-support programs. It was founded in 1922 and renamed in 1968 to honor Dr. King. The center's work is organized around three pillars: hunger prevention, early childhood and extended learning, and community supports. In 2016, it served 2,842 predominantly low-income individuals, including 33% children and 16% seniors. Its stated goals focus on reducing hunger through a food pantry, meals, and home delivery; improving health through access to a Registered Dietitian and a Wellness Center; and delivering high-quality educational programs while supporting families. In 2026, the organization hosted a 50th-anniversary celebration and announced plans to open a food pantry in Newport's North End this spring.
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