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Meals and Food During COVID-19
OPEN TABLE SERVICE, PICK-UP, DRIVE-THRU AND/OR DELIVERY RESTAURANTS, AND MEAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
This page has been created for the purpose of assisting those looking to find local food pick-up, drive-thru and/or delivery service information during the COVID-19 state of emergency.
This page can also provide assistance to those vulnerable to COVID-19 or affected by COVID-19 or state of emergency and who are in need of having food and/or meals delivered.
Need Help with Food or Meal Delivery?
Go to the State RI Delivers Site RIDelivers.com
or
Call the EOC: 401-643-0379
E-Mail: COVID@PortsmouthRI.com
Portsmouth Community Emergency Food Bank
A Food Bank has been established at St. Johns Hall (81 Sprague St)
Senior Center Meal Pickup Service
Portsmouth Senior Center Mealsite 110 Bristol Ferry Rd
These meals are for 60 or disabled. Delivery is not available to homes. All Portsmouth participants must pick up lunches at the Portsmouth Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Rd at NOON.
We ask for a suggested donation of $3.00 in order to sustain the program, as this plan may need to continue for a month or two.
All new meal sites participants are required to complete a Personal Information Form (PIF), this can be done over the phone.
Meals need to be made by 11 AM the day before.
Participants can call Cynthia (Director-Portsmouth Senior Center)at 401-683-4106. If no answer call (401) 297-6102. Call if your are unable to come to the Senior Center.
DAILY MENU
Monday’s Menu 1.Turkey and Cheese Sandwich. 2.Healthy Chips. 3.Fresh Fruit. 4.Juice or Water and Milk.
Tuesday’s Menu 1.Ham and Cheese Sandwich. 2.Healthy Chips. 3.Fresh Fruit. 4.Juice or Water and Milk.
Wednesday’s Menu (NEW) 1. Chicken Salad Sandwich, 2. Healthy Chips. 3. Fresh Fruit.4. Juice or Water and Milk.
Thursday’s Menu 1.Ham and Cheese Sandwich. 2.Healthy Chips. 3.Fresh Fruit. 4.Juice or Water and Milk.
Friday’s Menu 1.Tuna Salad Sandwich. 2.Healthy Chips. 3.Fresh Fruit. 4.Juice or Water and Milk.
Newspaper Articles/Lists
Portsmouth Press has a great list of Portsmouth only food/drink establishments, but, never fear - other area businesses are welcome via their social media channels!
Newport Daily News has a pictorial report of area restaurants open for take out or delivery!
What's Up Newp is collecting a list of Newport County restaurants offering take out and delivery
Local Food Delivery Services
Farm Fresh RI
They are currently offering home delivery to Providence, Pawtucket, and East Bay only. If you are outside of these delivery areas, you are welcome to place an order for curbside pickup at their packhouse, located in The Hope Artiste Village building (1005 Main St) in Pawtucket. They require a minimum order size of $60 for pickup or delivery.Phone: 401-312-4250 Email: marketmobile@farmfreshri.org
Savory Fare
Savory Fare is a Rhode Island based meal delivery service that offers single servings of fresh and frozen dishes. Their service is great for seniors, those recuperating, new parents, and busy individuals looking for convenience. They deliver to Providence, Pawtucket, East Providence, Cranston, Warwick, as well as to Barrington, Warren, and Bristol, and now also to Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth. If you do not live or work in one of these areas, you can pick up your order at Hope & Main, 691 Main St., Warren, RI 02885.
Phone: 401-454-4955
National Food Delivery Services
Omaha Steaks
This website provides every kind of meat you could possibly want and also has a wide selections of things such as wine, desserts, and other gifts. Costs range by types of meats and also come in different combinations. https://www.omahasteaks.com/servlet/OnlineShopping?
Dinnerly:
https://dinnerly.com
You can choose between a two person meal box (2) or a family meal box (4) and can get either delivered 3, 4, 5, or 6 times per week. It costs $4.99 per adult portion. They cater to a variety of needs, but none of the options are vegan. The box sent contains all ingredients necessary to prepare the meals and it gives a link to the online recipe. Email: hi@dinnerly.com
Goldbelly
Goldbelly is a food delivery service that specializes in more well known restaurants and bakeries. You can get things such as shake shack and Magnolia Bakery delivered to your front door. The price is dependent on which food you are looking to get delivered and what restaurant its from. Phone: (888) 675-6892 Email: support@goldbelly.com
Hello Fresh
https://www.hellofresh.com
HelloFresh- this is a more structured meal delivery service and it is built around being able to cook easy and health recipes. You can customize the type of meal plans you want and the price per serving is $7.49. Blue Apron
https://www.blueapron.com
Blue Apron- this food service has three plans available that can all be delivered 2-4 times a week. The 2 person and vegetarian meal plans both cost $10 per serving and the 4 person plan costs $9 per serving. You have to pick your plan and pay before you choose your meal cards. Phone: (646) 891-4349 Email: contact@blueapron.com Green Chef
https://greenchef.com
Green Chef- this delivery service has cut its prices solely for the corona virus and has five different plans to choose from: Keto, Paleo, balanced living (diverse and customizable), plant-powered (veg and vegan), and the family plan. Each plan is around $6 dollars a serving and sends 2-3 recipes per week including everything to make them. This site doesn’t tell you what your getting in your box though.Phone: (888) 236-7295 Email: help@greenchef.com
Individual Restaurants
Valley Inn Restaurant- Take Out
On Facebook @valleyinnrestaurantri 2221 West Main Rd Portsmouth, RI
401-847-9871
Foodworks - Take out or Delivery
Mon-Fri 10 am to 6 pm offering FULL menu take out PLUS family style dinners available for take out!
Sat-Sun 7 am to 2 pm Breakfast and Lunch (call about dinner take out)
Call ahead and use curbside pick-up.
Free delivery to any senior citizen complex in Portsmouth (Atria, Anthony House, Sakonnet View, Quaker Manor)
401-683-4664
foodworksfamilyrestaurant@gmail.com
https://www.restaurantji.com/ri/portsmouth/foodworks-restaurant-/
Localz - Take out
Mon-Thurs 4 pm to 8 pm
Fri-Sat 4 pm to 9 pm
Sun 2 pm to 6 pm
401-293-5230
https://www.localzri.com/
Subway - Pick-up only
10 am to 8 pm
401-683-4949
Steve's Famous Pizza - Curbside Pick-up & Delivery
401-683-1505
http://stevesfamouspizza.com/
Martino's Pizzeria - Pick-up only
3001 East Main Rd, Portsmouth, RI in the Portsmouth PlazaDaily 12 pm to 9 pm; closed Wednesday
Customers are encouraged to order and pay online at www.martinospizzeria.com, or over the phone when ordering
401-683-0880
Yiayia's Cafe at the Sea Breeze Inn
- Pick-up only
147 Aquidneck Ave, Middletown, RI 7 am to 3 pm
401-849-1211
Cindy's Country Cafe
1324 West Main Rd, Portsmouth401-683-5134