How many free food pantries are there in Providence, Rhode Island?

Feed America's directory lists 56 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Providence, Rhode Island. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Providence?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Providence open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Providence, Rhode Island?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Providence?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Providence?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Food Pantries in Providence, RI

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CAPP Food Pantry

food bank

85 Atlantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

401-654-4970

Verified 143d ago

Food Pantries in Providence, RI

CAPP Food Pantry

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Assumption of the BVM Church

Community Action Parnership of Providence

Crossroads RI

First Unitarian Community Food Share Pantry

Gateway Healthcare Capital City Community Center - Food Distribution Center

Gateway Healthcare Capital City Community Center Food Pantry

Gospel Tabernacle Outreach Pantry

Iglesia El Refugio

Interfaith Food Ministry

Interim House

Jewish Collaborative Services Full Plate Kosher Pantry

John Hope Settlement House Pantry

Joslin Community Center

Lighthouse Community Development Corporation

Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Paantry

Maranatha Community Outreach Pantry

Nickerson Community Center Pantry

Operation Compassion Church of God

Our Lady of the Rosary Food Pantry

Our Lady of the Rosary Food Pantry

PICA Food Cupboard

Pete and Andy’s Food Pantry and Thrift Shop

Project Outreach

Project Outreach

SVDP St Anthony's Church

SVDP St Charles Pantry

Salvation Army of Providence Pantry

Silver Lake Community Center

Smith Hill Center

St Edward Food and Wellness Center

St Francis Poverello Center

St Teresa of Avila Food Pantry

The Elisha Project

The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army - Pitman Street

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Your Neighborhood Food Pantry

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McAuley House

Camp Street Ministries - Food Distribution Center

Christian Power House

Church of God Shalom

Community Food Share First Unitarian Church

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Federal Hill House Pantry

Providence Assembly of God Pantry

SVDP Holy Ghost Conference

West End Community Center Pantry

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