The CCAP Food Bank provides nutritious food and support services to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. We are a Choice Food Bank. Our Choice Food Bank enables people to “shop” through a food selection process, much like they would in a grocery store, rather than receiving pre-packaged bags. The Choice Bank creates a dignified experience that encourages the selection of healthy foods.

Join us as we begin our 17^th tax season operating CCAP’s VITA Program. The VITA Program offers free tax preparation to households earning less than $65,000 per year. Federal and State returns are prepared and electronically filed by IRS Certified Tax Preparers.

Starting January 23^rd, we will begin our drop off/remote tax preparation service by appointment only. Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Contact (401) 467-7013 to get your appointment today.

We will make sure you receive all the tax credits you are eligible for such as: Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit, and Dependent Care Credit as well as other non-refundable/refundable credits.

Items you will need to bring with you for us to prepare your tax returns are:

• Proof of Identification – Picture ID
• Social Security Cards or a Social Security Number verification letter for you, your spouse, and dependents.
• Wage and earning statement(s) Form W-2, W-2G, 1099-R, 1099-Misc from all employers
• Interest and dividend statements from banks (Forms 1099)
• A copy of last year’s federal and state returns if available
• Proof of bank account routing numbers and account numbers for Direct Deposit, such as a blank check
• Total paid for daycare provider and the daycare provider’s tax identifying number (the provider’s Social Security Number or the provider’s business Employer Identification Number) if applicable
• To file taxes electronically on a married-filing-joint tax return, both spouses must be present to sign the required forms.

***** If you do not have your Social Security card you will need a replacement. *****

To get a replacement card, you must complete an Application for a Social Security Card – Form SS-5), which can be found online at www.socialsecurity.gov/ssnumber.

Benefits Verification Letter: If you need proof of Social Security or Supplemental Security Income benefits, you can get a benefit verification letter online instantly through a My Social Security account. However, Social Security offices will continue to provide verification letters until further notice.

Setting up a My Social Security account is easy. To create an account, an individual provides some personal information and answers to some questions that only they are likely to know. Next step is to create a username and password to access their online account. This process keeps personal Social Security information private.

English Forms

Application Checklist

New LIHEAP Application Instructions

LIHEAP Renewal Application Instructions

Adult Household Member with No-Income Form

RI Energy’s Discount Rate Application

Formularios en Español

Lista de verificacion de Solucitud

Formulario de miembro Adulto del Hogar sin Ingresos

Solicitud de Tasa de Descuento de RI Energy

Why Choose ASHPs?

• Efficient & Eco-Friendly: ASHPs provide an energy-efficient and environmentally responsible solution for both heating and cooling your home.
• Cost-Effective: While ASHPs may increase electricity usage, they often reduce overall utility costs by replacing less efficient systems.
• All-in-One Comfort: Eliminate the need for window air conditioners—ASHPs offer integrated heating and cooling in a single system.
• Customizable Climate Control: Create temperature zones in different rooms for personalized comfort.
• Improved Air Quality: ASHPs filter the air, reduce allergens, and dehumidify your living space, enhancing indoor air quality and comfort.

The Heating System Repair and Replacement Program is part of Rhode Island Energy’s Income Eligible Services Program (IES), and the RI Department of Human Services LIHEAP program is also administered by CCAP’s Social
Service Department. HSRRP provides low-income homeowners with one of two services. In the case of heating system failure in the winter the program repairs or replaces the heating system of eligible customers at no cost; the program replaces inefficient heating systems with high efficiency equipment to
provide safe, secure and affordable heat to customers.

The Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) Program is administered by the Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) and implemented by Comprehensive Community Action. The HEAR Program will provide rebates to low—and moderate-income households for electrical and appliance upgrades that are not already provided through other programs. The electrical and appliance upgrades include ENERGY STAR-certified heat pump clothes dryers, electric stoves, ranges, ovens, or induction cooktops, electric wiring, and electric load service center upgrades.

Low-income households could receive:

• Up to $4,000 for electric panel upgrades
• Up to $2,500 in electrical wiring improvements
• Up to $1,840* for an Energy Star electric stove, induction cooktop, and/or an Energy Star heat pump clothes dryer.
• Household total of $8,340 in potential upgrades

*With supplemental RGGI funding from OER

CCAP income eligibility data from LIHEAP and WAP would qualify residents for these new upgrades.