EST. 1922
Founded in 1922 and renamed honoring Dr. King in 1968, the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center is a central service provider for at-risk individuals, families, and seniors. An independent nonprofit, the MLK Community Center fights hunger, promotes health, educates young and school-aged kids, supports families, and engages seniors.
Our Mission
Our Mission
We nourish, educate, and support Newport County residents to improve their economic, social, and physical well-being.
Our Vision
Our Vision
We build a strong and inclusive community where all people are empowered to be self-reliant and to live their best quality of life.
Programs encompass three areas:
- Hunger Prevention and Nutrition
- Early Childhood and Extended Learning Time Education
- Community Support Programs
Agency goals are to:
- Reduce hunger through our food pantry, daily meal program, and home food delivery.
- Increase health through agency-wide access to a Registered Dietitian, nutrition education, fitness and wellness programming, and other engaging programs.
- Offer high-performing educational programs for children while holistically supporting the needs of their parents and families.
Company Website: www.mlkccenter.org
