COMMUNITY GIVING
We Believe in Being a Good Neighbor
As Rhode Island's largest locally owned and operated independent grocer, we primarily employee Rhode Islanders. We live, work and play right here in the Ocean State: it's our home. What impacts Rhode Island, impacts us.
Dave's Fresh Marketplace has a long, rich history of giving back to the communities we serve and we are proud to consistently donate to the following organizations:
How Do I Request Help from Dave's?
In 2022, we received over 3200 requests for assistance!
Because of the large volume of requests that we receive daily, please allow at least 3 weeks for a response from our team.
Also note that our charities of choice do not include...
- Non-Local organizations: we earmark our contributions to those in the local communities we serve
- Individuals: all of our donations benefit individuals but our donations are given only to organizations
- Third Parties: We partner directly with organizations or charities that will benefit from the contribution
- Scholarships: employees in good standing with one year or more of employment may apply each year
- For-Profit Organizations
- Political Organizations
Highlights from our
Community Giving Projects
American Cancer Society
Everyone is touched by cancer. Our statewide site supports the patient and the family with ongoing care.
Be the Change/ Project Hand Up
Providing impoverished individuals and families food so they do not have to chose between food and bills
Blessings in a Backpack
Providing hunger free weekends for children in three Rhode Island communities
Blue Bus Foundation
(formerly the NK Charitable Foundation) Supporting community efforts throughout the North Kingstown area
Boy Scouts of America
Preparing young men for their future with mentorship, leadership and outdoor activities
Children's Friend
Serving RI’s most vulnerable children and families with Early Head Start, Head Start, WIC, adoption, foster care.
Dave's Employee Scholarship Program
In the past 8 years, we have awarded over $250,000 to our hard working, dedicated and academically proficient employees. Application process opens in Spring to support the following high education academic year
Girl Scouts of South Eastern New England
Helping girls discover who they are and what they love to do through exploration and age specific programs
Girls on the Run
Committed to reaching elementary school aged girls, strengthening confidence and connections between physical and emotional health
Hope and Main
Where food entrepreneurs, farmers and fishermen can connect to scale and thrive with a shared use commercial kitchen.
NK Food Pantry
Working to create a NK community where no one goes hungry
Northern RI Food Pantry
The Northern RI Food Pantry provides high-quality foods and services to individuals and families to sustain and enrich our neighbors in need.
Providence Animal Rescue League
Provides rescue and relief of homeless animals; routinely supports the state’s animal control facilities and has dedicated staff to care for all pets in its no kill shelter
RI Blood Center
The community relies on blood donations. In 2023 Dave’s blood drives had 363 pints of blood donated – impacting 1089 Rhode Island lives saved.
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
By providing assistance and support in Ri through its member agencies and volunteer network, RICADV provides emergency shelters, support groups, counseling services and legal support to victims.
Specials Olympics
Changing the lives of people with intellectual disabilities throughout the world
The Izzy Foundation
The power of the family – by providing comfort and support through a number of hospital based programs for children with cancer and life altering medical conditions.
The RI Community Food Bank
Each month, the Food Bank statewide network feeds more than 54,000 people including children, and seniors.
The Tomorrow Fund
By providing daily financial and emotional support to families of children with cancer, the families can better support the children in treatment
West Bay Community Action
With over 40 programs and services in place to help residents of Kent County: form newborn nutrition to senior safety
