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Local Resources for FoodCentral FallsBVCAP Emergency Food Center402 Dexter St., Central Falls, RI 02863401-724-7170Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 9:00 – 11:30a; Th 4:00 – 6:30p; closed 1st week of each monthServes Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, & LincolnNeed- picture ID, proof of income, Social Security cardSt. George Episcopal Pantry12 Clinton St., Central Falls, RI 02863401-722-9449Hours: Wed, Fri 9:00a – 12:00pCentral Falls Food Pantry at Progresso Latino626 Broad St., Central Falls, RI 02863401-728-5920Hours: Mon, Wed, Fri 1:30 – 4:30p, by appointment onlyPawtucketSt. Leo the Great Pantry697 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861401-335-3894Hours: Tue, Fri, Sat 10:00 – 11:00aOpen the last Tuesday, 3rd Friday and 2nd Saturday of each monthFirst Baptist Church of Pawtucket91 Cottage St., Pawtucket, RI 02860401-725-7225Hours: Thu 9:00a – 12:00p; closed the 1st Thursday of the monthCall for an appointmentSalvation Army of Pawtucket Pantry102 High St., Pawtucket, RI 02860401-723-9533Call for an appointmentSt. Matthew Trinity Lutheran Food Pantry690 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861401-723-5632Hours: Thu & Fri 9:00a – 12:00p; 2nd & 4th Sun 11:00a – 12:00pServes Pawtucket and Central FallsProvidenceAmos House413 Friendship St., Providence, RI 02907401-272-0220Provides hot breakfast and lunch six days a weekCity Meal Site- Cathedral of St. John271 N. Main St., Providence, RI 02903401-225-8483 or 401-331-2590Serves meals every Tue 4:00 -5:00pMcAuley House622 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907401-941-9013Opens at 8:00a and serves hot breakfast 5 days a week. Serves hot lunch restaurant style 5 days a week from 11:15a – 1:00pProject Outreach at Open Table of Christ Methodist Church1520 Broad St., Providence, RI 02925401-941-2212Distributing food to South Providence and Washington Park residents. Serving South Providence Thursdays 8:00 – 11:00a and Washington Park Wed 8:00 – 11:00a.Rhode Island Community Food Bank200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907401-942-6325Hours: Mon – Fri 8:00a – 5:00pBlessed Sacrament Food Pantry275 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909401-497-6204Hours: Mon – Fri 10:00a – 1:00pLocated in the basement of the old St. Teresa of Avita Church; for residents of 02909 Silver Lake Community Center529 Plainfield St., Providence, RI 02909401-944-8300Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 8:30a – 5:00p (closed 1 – 2p for lunch); Wed 8:30a – 1:00pSalvation Army of Providence Pantry386 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907401-831-1119Hours: Tue & Thu 8:00a – 4:00p, (closed 12-1) by appointment onlyNickerson Community Center Pantry133 Delaine St., Providence, RI 02909401-351-2241Hours: Thu & Fri 9:00a – 12:00pCan also receive clothing assistanceMt. Hope Neighborhood Association199 Camp St., Providence, RI 02906401-521-8830Hours: Mon, Wed, & Fri 9:00a – 3:00p, by appointment onlyIglesia El Refugio540 Manton Ave., Providence, RI 02909401-270-3323Hours: Tue & Sat 11:00a – 2:00pMay come every weekFederal Hill House Pantry9 Courtland St., Providence, RI 02909401-421-4722Hours: Mon 10:00a – 3:00p; Wed & Fri 10:00a – 4:00pBy appointment only, clients can come twice a monthSouth Providence Neighborhood Ministries747 Broad St., Providence, RI 02907401-461-7509Hours: Mon 10:00a – 12:00p; Tue 11:00a – 1:00p & 4:00 – 6:00p; Wed & Thu 11:00a – 1:00p; Fri open starting at 11:00a until food is goneServes residents of 02905 and 02907 zip codes, clients can come each week, emergency food is available for walk ins, health and beauty items are also availableFridays are “Free Fridays”- food is handed out starting at 11:00a this is open to all Capital City Community Center100 Ruggles St., Providence, RI 02908401-455-3880Hours: Mon, Tue, Fri 9:00a – 12:00p; Wed 10:30a – 4:00p; Thu 9:00a – 4:00pAppointments preferred* Additional Resources available at SNAP Offices and Application AssistancePawtucket DHS24 Commerce St., Pawtucket, RI 02860401-721-6600 or Serves: Barrington, Bristol, Central Falls, 1-800-984-8989East Providence, Pawtucket, & WarrenProvidence Regional Family Center206 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI 02907401-415-8200Serves: Providence, Cranston, Johnston, Scituate Local Resources for Housing Assistance and SheltersComprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)311 Doric Ave., Cranston, RI401-467-9610Provides affordable housing and financial assistance for families facing eviction and foreclosure, along with emergency food and shelterDorcas Center220 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI401-273-8866Provides housing assistance and basic needs to immigrant and refugee populationsDiocese of Providence1 Cathedral Square, Providence, RI401-278-4500Provides assistance in obtaining affordable housing and access to sheltersFamily Resources Community Action245 Main St., Woonsocket, RI401-766-0900Provides transitional housing and permanent supportive housing programs.HUD – Providence121 South Main St., Providence, RI401-277-8300McAuley House622 Elmwood Ave, Providence RI 02907401-941-9013Emergency assistance, rental and housing assistanceProvidence Housing Authority100 Broad St., Providence, RI401-741-6400RI Housing Authority44 Washington St., Providence, RI401-457-1234RI Coalition for the Homeless1070 Main St., Pawtucket, RI 401-721-5685SheltersAdvent House589 Cranston St., #1, Providence, RI401-273-8946Provides transitional and supportive housing to families.Amos House413 Friendship St., Providence, RI401-272-0220Provides emergency shelter, 90 transitional housing, supportive housing, and housing referral assistance to adult men and women.Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center259 Central St., Central Falls, RI401-723-3057Provides emergency shelter, safe home and transitional housing to women and children. This is a domestic violence agency.Crossroads, RI160 Broad St., Providence, RI401-521-2255Provides emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing to RI residents. Also runs a family shelterHarrington Hall House of Hope 30 Howard Ave., Cranston, RI401-463-3324Emergency housing for adult menInterim House49 Trenton St., Providence, RI401-831-4570Emergency shelter for familiesMcAuley Village (McAuley Ministries)325 Niagara St., Providence, RI401-467-3630Transitional housing for women and children. McAuley house offers warm meals and a place to go during the day, along with rental and affordable housing assistanceNew Hope for Families249 Roosevelt St., Pawtucket, RI401-728-8490Transitional housing for families with childrenNickerson House Gateway133 Delaine St., Providence, RI401-351-2241Transitional housing for male VeteransPeople to End Homelessness33 Chestnut Ave., Providence, RI401-276-4000Transitional housing for malesProvidence Rescue Mission627 Cranston St., Providence, RI401-274-8861Emergency shelter for adult men and womenRI Family Shelter165 Beach Ave., Warwick, RI401-739-8584Emergency shelter for familiesTanner House Shelter Services32 Tanner St., Providence, RI401-454-8827Transitional housing for adult men and womenSojourner House386 Smith St., Providence, RI401-765-3232Provides emergency shelter, safe home shelter and residential services to women and children of domestic violenceUrban League246 Prairie Ave., Providence, RI401-351-5000Emergency shelter for adult menWomen’s Center of RIProvidence, RI401-861-2760Emergency shelter for women and children of domestic violenceWoonsocket Shelter176 Sayles St., Woonsocket, RI401-767-0866Emergency shelter for familiesLocal Resources for Utility AssistanceBlackstone Valley Community Action Program (BVCAP)32 Goff St., Pawtucket, RI401-723-4520Provides heating assistance through LIHEAP and WAP to residents of the Blackstone Valley, including Pawtucket and Central FallsCitizens Energy Oil Heat Program1-877-JOE-4-OIL (563-4645)Joe 4 Oil program that provides oil heating assistance to those who qualifyComprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)311 Doric Ave., Cranston, RI401-467-9610Home heating and weatherization assistanceGood Neighbor Energy Fund401-490-0240 or 401-831-1119Provides temporary heating assistance through the Salvation Army. This includes oil, gas/electric, propane and wood.Keep the Heat on (Arch Diocese of Providence)401-421-7833 x207Provides heating assistance for customers who have already utilized other available assistance sourcesNational Grid- Low Income AssistanceElectric Assistance1-800-322-3232Gas Assistance1-800-870-1664Providence Community Action Program (ProCAP)518 Hartford Ave., Providence, RI401-273-2000Provides heating assistance through LIHEAP and WAP to residents of Providence RI SEO Emergency Fuel Program401-574-9003Available to individuals who are not receiving other assistance and their fuel tank is empty or close to emptyTri-Town Community Action Center1126 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI401-351-2750Provides fuel assistance, furniture bank referrals, and weatherization assistance*LIHEAP = low income home energy assistance program*WAP = Weatherization assistance programLocal Resources for Employment Training and AssistanceAmos House413 Friendship St., Providence, RI401-272-0220Provides workforce and literacy training along with employment assistance.Crossroads, RI160 Broad St., Providence, RI401-521-2255Provides pre-employment training, along with educational and vocational trainingComprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)Provides education and job trainingProvidence Skills Center – 31 Providence Place, Providence, RI (mall)401-437-8885Cranston Skills Center – 656 Park Ave., Cranston, RI401-562-8326Pawtucket Youth Center – 172 Exchange St., Pawtucket, RI401- 305-5919Dorcas Center220 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI401-273-8866Provides job training and free work appropriate clothingEmployRI- NetWORK RI1 Reservoir Ave., Providence, RI401-462-8900Provides job and career resources, resume assistance, eligibility screenings, workshops and unemployment assistanceFamily Resources Community Action245 Main St., Woonsocket, RI401-766-0900Mt. Hope Neighborhood Association199 Camp St., Providence, RI 02906401-521-8830Provides employment prep and job transition counselingRI Works (through DHS)401-462-5300Provides job seekers with cash assistance, health care, child care assistance, job finding, work training, food assistance, and transportationTri-Town Community Action Center1126 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI401-351-2750Local Resources for Counseling and Medical ServicesBereavement Support Groups (adolscents and children)The Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI401-351-5570Home and Hospice Care of RI1085 N. Main St., Providence, RI401-415-4300Friend’s Way765 West Shore Rd., Warwick, RI401-921-0980Open ended groups for children ages 3-19 and their families after the death of a loved oneSupport GroupsBlackstone Valley Advocacy Center259 Central St., Central Falls, RI401-723-3057Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)311 Doric Ave., Cranston, RI401-467-9610Day One100 Medway St., Providence, RI401-421-4100RI Parent Information Network (RIPIN)1210 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, RI401-270-0101Sojourner House386 Smith St., Providence, RI401-765-3232Medical/Dental Clinica Esperanza60 Valley St, Unit #5, Providence, RI 02909401-347-9093Provides free medical care to uninsured adults living in RI, offering culturally sensitive services from staff who speak Spanish, French, Arabic, Creole, and Italian.Regular clinic is run by appointment Mon, Tue, Thu 3:00 – 8:00 and Sat 9:00a – 3:00pCheer Walk in Clinic provides care for non-urgent health problems Mon-Fri 2:00 – 7:00pCrossroads, RI160 Broad St., Providence, RI401-521-2255Health and Dental clinicsComprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)311 Doric Ave., Cranston, RI401-467-9610Family medicine, food & nutrition, dentistry, comprehensive screenings and medical servicesFamily Health Services of Cranston1090 Cranston St., Cranston, RIDental: 401-942-4867Medical: 401-943-1981Providence Community Health Center375 Allens Ave., Providence, RI401-444-0400Provides a wide range of medical and dental services at various locations throughout Providence. More information available at Tri-Town Community Action Center1126 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI401-351-2750Primary health care, dental health, behavioral health Local Resources for Advocacy and Legal NeedsBlackstone Valley Advocacy Center259 Central St., Central Falls, RI401-723-3057Law enforcement advocate program, criminal proceeding support, protective order assistance, advocacy assistance for domestic violence victims and survivorsCrossroads, RI160 Broad St., Providence, RI401-521-2255George A. Wiley Center32 East Ave., Pawtucket, RI401-728-5555Utility and food advocacy in addition to social justiceMcAuley Ministries622 Elmwood Ave., Providence, RI401-941-9013Sojourner House386 Smith St., Providence, RI401-765-3232Provides domestic violence advocacy and resources and runs a Latina advocacy programAdvocates in Action25 Esten St., Pawtucket, RI877-532-5543Day One100 Medway St., Providence, RI401-421-4100Legal advocacy for victims of sexual assault and domestic violenceRI Legal Services56 Pine St, 4th Floor, Providence, RI401-274-2652Housing law center, low income taxpayer clinic, consumer law group, family court assistance, public benefits unitRI Bar Association- Lawyer Referral Service and Reduced Fee Program115 Cedar St., Providence, RI401-421-5740Reduced fee of $25 and a half hour consultation for freeCreated by Justine Kinoian, MSW Intern from Rhode Island College and Dehlia McCarthy, MS School Psychologist at Highlander Charter School. ................
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