who we serve

Serving all of Rhode Island, Amenity Aid distributes toiletry necessities through its network of agencies, similar to how the food bank distributes food. 

We are a collaborative organization, creating strong and long-lasting partnerships with community leaders and organizations who understand the unique and specific needs of the people they serve.


We believe that access to hygiene products is a basic right and a universal human need. 

Amenity Aid supports Rhode Islanders of all ages and backgrounds and makes a concerted effort to provide hygiene resources to the most low-income communities and those who are marginalized and exploited. This can include, but is not limited to, students, low-income residents, victims of violence and trauma, veterans, BIPOC communities, refugees, immigrants, those experiencing mental health issues, those who are unhoused, at-risk LGBTQQIA+ youths, sex workers and anyone who cannot afford basic needs.

Partner Agency Network

Amenity Aid currently works with 10 partner agencies. Lack of access to hygiene products is not an isolated issue, and our goal is to be present and support community organizations throughout the state. Our partners are selected because of their geographic location, the populations they serve, and their ability to distribute hygiene products as part of their programming. 

Our local partners include shelters, food pantries, veteran support agencies, domestic violence organizations, and other community groups who support underserved communities. We work with partners to determine their needs, and then ensure these agencies are always stocked with toiletry necessities. Partners receive product donations from Amenity Aid once a month, or as their demand dictates.

Amenity Aid takes the time to understand the unique needs of the clients served through these partner agencies. From conversations with partner leadership, we ask about cultural preferences around period products, ages and genders of clients to ensure the right product types are provided, and details on how products are distributed to clients. By conducting this assessment, we can determine whether full-size products, travel hygiene kits, or both would serve the needs of their clients and how often they need their inventory replenished. 

Our Network of Partner Agencies

These organizations regularly receive donations of toiletry necessities from us 

Collaborator Agencies


In response to the pandemic we expanded our distribution of life-saving soap to other Rhode Island-based organizations. Thanks to the generous support from Bradford Soap Works, we provide bar soap on a monthly basis during our soap distribution days, to our collaborator agencies. Other hygiene products are available on a limited basis when we have a surplus to share. .

We offer one or two soap distribution days each month. On Tuesdays and Thursdays All registered collaborators will receive an email to sign up using our online ordering system. 

Any Rhode Island-based group that works directly with vulnerable populations can sign up to be a collaborator agency. This is a group of organizations that are not in our partner network, but want to request hygiene products.

As we secure more funding to grow our program, collaborators in good standing will be considered to join our partner agency network.

We are actively looking for new collaborators to build our network and serve more Rhode Islanders in need. This helps us collect data that reflects the local need for hygiene essentials to show funders. Sign up to be a collaborator here.
2023 Collaborator Agencies 2023 Collaborator Agencies 2023 Collaborator Agencies
134 Collaborative Good Neighbors RI Prevention
AME Womens Missionary Society Harmony Hill School Riverzedge Arts
Annies Halo John Brown Mutual Aid Robertson Elementary School
Back to School Celebration/Providence Backpacks Jules Hope Chest Scalabrini Dukcevich Center
Better Lives RI (Formerly PICA) Just for you- Woonsocket Rotary Club Silver Lake Center
Community Care RI (CCA) Justice Assistance Spirit of Hope
CCAP Kids Com-uni-ty RI St John's Food Bank
Children's Friend Mae Organization Inc St. Mary of the Bay Food Pantry
Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic Milagros Project St. Peter's & St. Andrew's
Communities for People Ministerio Internacional Dunamis Strategic Prevention Partnerships
Community Action Patnership of Providence County (CAPP) Moms of Marieville SVDP Rhode Island
Community Solutions Inc MS Dream Center The Providence Center
Community Care Alliance - Safe Haven Nathan Bishop Middle School Thrive Behavioral Health
Community Food Share First Unitarian Church of Providence Nathanael Greene Middle School Times 2 Academy School
Connecting for Children and Families Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Tri-County Community Action Agency
COYOTE RI Nora's Haven Trinity Tabernacle, Inc.
Crossroads RI Oak Street Health Unidos por una Sonrisa/United by a Smile
Dorcas International Oasis wellness and recovery United Way RI
E-Cubed Academy OpenDoors West End Community Center
East Bay Food Pantry Parent Support Network West Warwick Public Library
EBCAP Pawtucket Backpackers Westbay Community Action
Eric Medeiros Memorial Foundation PPSD/ Face Family & Community Engagement Office Womens Resource Center
Esek Hopkins Middle School Progreso Latino Women's Refugee Care
Face - PPSD Project Hand Up Youth Moving Forward
faithfellowship church Providence Rescue Mission Youth Pride Inc.
Family & Community Engagement office for the PPSD Red Lined
Geri's Bluffing Boutiqe: Cultural Connection Rhode Island Free Clinic
Gilbert Stuart Middle School Rhody Outpost

Our State-wide Distribution Network

Help local shelters and resource groups keep their shelves stocked with personal care products so no one seeking help goes without vital supplies for good health and wellness. Make a financial contribution right now and we will purchase and deliver basic hygiene products to the organizations we serve.
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