Exeter Department of Social Services

07/20/2026

"My skin is red, my juice is tart, dried or fresh, I play my part. What am I?"

We're open this Wednesday, 7/15, from 12-3pm. The Growers Give Back will be held at the same time!

Donations boxes are located at the Town Hall, Library, and Exeter Pizza. Please consider holding a food drive at your next family reunion, birthday party, or office BBQ.

Answer: Cherries!

07/01/2026

Have you seen our new page for the Exeter Food Bank? Follow us there: Exeter Food Bank
Growers Give Back started today with our regular Wednesday Food Bank. Join us on the 1st (4pm-6pm) & 3rd (noon-3pm) Wednesday of the month at the Exeter Chapel for both community events.

03/31/2026

Good Morning all! Easter Baskets will be available tomorrow during food bank hours, 4-6pm at the Exeter Chapel. 1st come, 1st served for residents with children to age 12.

02/28/2026

Megan Cotter for State Representative District 39's Show the Love event was postponed because of the storm. We look forward to seeing you all there on the new date, March 24th!

02/24/2026

You may have noticed this page has been a bit quiet lately! As many of you know, I stepped down from my role as Social Service Director for the Town of Exeter in January.

I’m so happy to share that JoAnn Shugrue has recently been appointed as the new Director of Social Services! JoAnn brings great energy and enthusiasm into this work and I hope you’ll join me in giving her a warm welcome.

It’s been an honor to serve Exeter, and I’m so very grateful for all your support and connections over the years. JoAnn and I have been working together to make sure the transition goes smoothly, and I know she’ll do a wonderful job.

Welcome, JoAnn!

In appreciation, Jess D ❤️

01/29/2026

Thank you, Rep Cotter for supporting the Exeter Food Bank and your neighbors in need!! Donations of laundry detergent, body wash, shampoo, conditioner, and paper towels are especially needed!

❤️ It’s time for our annual Show Some Love event! ❤️

There is so much hate and division in the world right now but this community knows how to do something better. We take care of each other.

Join us February 24th at 6 p.m. at Tilted Barn Brewery in Exeter for a free dinner, good company, and a whole lot of love.

✨ All you have to do is bring one personal care items like:

* Tampons
* Toilet paper
* Toothpaste
* Soap or other hygiene essentials

Your donation will go directly to RICAN and Exeter Social Services, helping neighbors who need it most.

Let’s do what we do best, show some love. 💕

01/27/2026

Support our EWG transition students and make new friends!

Join us tomorrow from 10-11:30 am at the Arcadia YMCA for Community Bingo! Games led by the young adult students in the EWG Transition Program. Everyone is welcome!

01/24/2026

All emergency pop-up shelters are activated to provide a warm, safe place for anyone in need. These sites are operating in addition to our seasonal and year-round shelters and warming centers.

Full list of resources: http://housing.ri.gov/resources/individuals-experiencing-homelessness

01/23/2026

Still a few Emergency Senior Preparedness kits for Exeter residents over the age of 65! Grab yours at the Exeter Public Library, Exeter RI tomorrow before the storm!