September 2026

URI students are an important part of our South Kingstown community, and we are happy to support this critical program: Rhody Outpost.

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Did you know that up to 25% of students at the University of Rhode Island struggle to meet their basic needs?

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Rhody Outpost is URI’s pantry for any student experiencing basic needs insecurity. The Outpost provides fresh and non-perishable food and personal care items at no charge to students.

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Formed as a collaboration between URI and St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church in 2012, the pantry is managed by the Dean of Students Office and staffed by student and community volunteers. Rhody Outpost is open two afternoons each week, year-round, serving about 80 students weekly, with a majority being from the international graduate student population.

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There are also 10 “Little Rhody” mini-pantries around the university, including one each on the Narragansett Bay Campus and the RI Nursing Education Center in Providence. “Our mission is to remove basic needs barriers to student success in school and in life! Our vision is a URI community with No Ram Hungry!” Read more at https://web.uri.edu/rhody-outpost/

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The Rhody Outpost also has an Amazon wish list! You may purchase items for the Outpost and have them sent directly to Rhody Outpost at the Dining Services warehouse.

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​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Thank you for your generosity!
The Missions Board 

www.peacedalechurch.org/missions

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Peace Dale Congregational Church supports South County Habitat for Humanity as our Mission of the Month. You may donate funds by:

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1. Placing your gift in the Missions basket during Sunday service,

2. Sending a check to the church office @ 261 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI 02879 (checks should be made out to PDCC with “Rhody Outpost" in the memo line), or

3. Clicking the Give now button on this page to donate online (peacedalechurch.org/ways-to-give).

Thank you,
The Missions Board