For more information or to schedule an appointment: contact 

Kristin Niessink, 

Registered Dietitian

at niessink6@aol.com or (401) 368-7614

The MLK contracts with a Registered Dietitian who is available for one-on-one nutrition counseling free of charge to uninsured or under-insured clients. The dietitian helps choose food that meets dietary restrictions and teaches LivFit cooking classes. All participants leave LivFit with a meal to share with their family. 

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Other possible topics include

• Shopping on a budget

• Reading food labels

• Discovering hidden sugars

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For information, contact Melanie Sauders, Hunger Services Program Coordinator, at msaunders@mlkccenter.org or (401) 846-4828, ext. 124 to be added to the invitation list.

Or, click on the link below to register.

REGISTER FOR MLK FRIENDS DINNER

​​REGISTER FOR LUNCH & LEARN

REGISTER FOR EDUCATION FAMILY DINNER

The MLK is pleased to offer several different monthly meals.

MLK Friends Dinners provide an opportunity for our clients to eat a meal prepared by a local guest chef. The dinners are open to all clients, but all clients must RSVP in advance, so that we can have an accurate headcount.

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Lunch & Learn is a twice-monthly lunchtime lecture series for older adults. Speakers from the community offer topics of interest to seniors while a healthy lunch is served. These events are open to the public, but an RSVP is necessary to attend.

The Education Family Dinner is an opportunity for families with children in the education program to get together for a meal prepared by a local guest chef. All families must RSVP in advance, so that we can have an accurate headcount.

For more information, contact the Center at 

(401) 846-4828.

Income Tax Assistance

AARP Tax Aide volunteers will be available to provide free income tax preparation on Fridays from 9-12 beginning February 7th. AARP volunteers are certified by the US IRS to prepare most common RI and MA returns for low and moderate-income taxpayers. Other state returns may be prepared, depending on complexity. Refunds are usually received within 2 to 3 weeks after filing. Services are walk-in, with sign up sheets.

Tax preparation services will be provided to clients at the MLK Community Center Fridays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. starting February 7th on a "first come, first served" basis.

Please bring the following items:
- Photo ID
- Copy of last year's return
- Social security card for all dependents
- Income documents (W-2, SSA, 1099, brokerage statements)
- Deduction documents (mortgage, taxes, itemized expenses, IRA contributions)
- Credit information (energy, education, child care}
- Copy of bank check (for direct deposit)
- Other items, as necessary

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Flu Shots

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Flu Shots are offered every October.

2020 dates & times to be determined.

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For information, please contact Nancy Harten at nharten@mlkccenter.org or

(401) 846-4828 ext. 103.

The holidays are such a special time, but for those who need help supplying toys for their families it can be stressful. Fortunately, with donations from the community, the MLK Center helps to provide needed assistance.

Who is eligible?

Any Newport County resident.

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