Stuff-A-Cruiser Event at Block Island Grocery

242 Ocean Ave, New Shoreham, RI 02807

Saturday, November 14 2026 from 06:00 PM to 09:00 PM

12:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET

We are excited to announce that our annual “Stuff-A-Cruiser” event will be held at the Block Island Grocery Store.

We are hoping to stuff our New Shoreham Police Vehicles with as many food donations as possible! 

All donations go directly to our own Block Island Helping Hands Food Pantry! 

Shelf stable food donations and grocery gift cards gratefully accepted! 

Please avoid donating expired foods, thx!)    

Canned and jarred goods

-Canned vegetables

Canned fruit

Canned or pouched proteins (tuna, chicken, salmon, or beans)

Soups and stews

Spaghetti sauce

Canned tomatoes 

Grains and pasta 

  • Pasta and pasta sauce

  • Rice (brown rice is a great option)

  • Cereals

  • Oatmeal (instant or rolled oats)

  • Pancake mix 

Other staples

  • Peanut butter and jelly  

  • Dried beans and lentils

  • Shelf-stable milk or milk substitutes

  • Baking supplies (flour, sugar, baking soda, oil)

  • Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate

  • Snacks (granola bars, nuts, dried fruit) 

  • Also accepting baby formula  

  • and diapers as well as personal hygiene products (soaps shampoo, toothpaste )

  •  Helping Hands Pantry requesting these "other staples" come in small boxes, not large size. 

  •  Please avoid donating expired foods Thanks!