The RI Community Food Bank at 200 Niantic Avenue in Providence sources and distributes food to 160+ partner pantries and meal sites across the state. Mothers don't visit directly — instead, find your nearest pantry at rifoodbank.org/find-food. Office phone 401-942-6325 Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.
401-942-6325 · 200 Niantic Ave, Providence, RI 02907
RI WIC at 3 Capitol Hill in Providence runs pregnancy and early-childhood nutrition support — formula, fresh produce, and breastfeeding counseling. Pregnant women, breastfeeding mothers, and children under 5 in households under 185% of poverty qualify. Phone 401-222-4600 Mon-Fri 8:30am-4pm to enroll at the nearest WIC clinic.
401-222-4600 · 3 Capitol Hill, Providence, RI 02908
Farm Fresh RI at 10 Sims Avenue in Providence runs the Bonus Bucks SNAP-matching program at farmers markets statewide — mothers using SNAP get double their dollars on local produce. They also coordinate Veggie Box CSA subscriptions on a sliding scale. Phone 401-312-4250. Market schedules vary.
401-312-4250 · 10 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909
McAuley House at 622 Elmwood Avenue in south Providence serves free hot breakfast and lunch six days a week to anyone in need, no questions asked. Run by the Sisters of Mercy. They also operate a clothing room and outreach worker referrals. Phone 401-941-9013 for hours; doors open mornings and midday.
401-941-9013 · 622 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907
St. Augustine's at 639 Potters Avenue in south Providence runs a neighborhood food pantry open Tuesdays and Thursdays 10am-12pm. Walk in with proof of South Providence address. Phone 401-785-0195 to confirm distribution dates around holidays. Free; no income verification required.
401-785-0195 · 639 Potters Ave, Providence, RI 02907