History
The Interfaith Food Ministry, Inc. was founded in 1993 by seven Cranston churches to distribute food to households in need of emergency food in the Cranston area and in the South Elmwood section of Providence, without respect to race, religion, or national origin, and in accordance with biblical commands to feed the hungry, express faith in God through works of mercy, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
How to Support the Interfaith Food Pantry at Woodridge
Woodridge Congregational Church volunteers on the second Saturday of each month to distribute food to pantry guests from 10 am to 12 pm. A team of five or so volunteers organize the food, greet and check-in guests, and distribute food.
If you are interested in serving in this way, please email Pastor Aidan to be added to our volunteer email list.
In addition to volunteering, the food donations from our congregation helps to ensure that the food pantry is well stocked. Along with our tithes and offerings, we collect donations of canned and dry foods each Sunday. You may also drop off canned and dry foods anytime in the large donation box next to the Jackson Road Parish House entrance.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of the Interfaith Food Pantry!
How to Access the Cranston Interfaith Food Pantry
The Interfaith Food Ministry is open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the west end of Bissell Street at 95 Hathaway Center #61, Providence, RI 02907 in a historic mill building. To qualify to receive assistance from the Pantry you must live in Cranston or in Providence (South Elmwood area) with a zip code of 02907 and live south of Potters Ave. You will need to show proof of residence and a RI ID card or RI driver’s license.
One bag of food will be given per family and each bag generally includes a protein, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables. Items will vary dependingon availability.
The United Way of Rhode Island
In addition to the Cranston Interfaith Food Pantry, the United Way of Rhode Island has a social services helpline to provide other services that might help your family. Call 211 or visit 211ri.org for assistance with housing, employment, health care, counseling, and more. United Way’s 211 is a free and confidential service program.