HELPING PROVIDENCE FAMILIES ACCESS NUTRITIOUS FOOD AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT
Food Pantry & Assistance
PVD CAP’s Food Pantry helps Providence-area residents access food and basic household support through a simple digital intake and appointment process. As one of the largest food pantries in Providence, our team serves hundreds of residents each week with dignity, care, and connection to additional resources.
Food support when your household needs it.
PVD CAP’s Food Pantry provides food assistance to individuals and families facing food insecurity. Through donations from USDA, retail partners, and community food partners, the pantry helps residents access groceries, baby food, supplies, and emergency food support.
The Food Pantry uses a 100% digital intake process to collect the information needed to prepare for your visit. Once your intake is complete, our team reviews your information and helps coordinate your pantry appointment.
Complete an Intake Form
Appointments are required for Food Pantry services. To get started, please complete the correct intake form.
New Clients
If this is your first time using the PVD CAP Food Pantry, complete the new client intake form.
New Client Intake Form
Existing Clients
If you have used the PVD CAP Food Pantry before, complete the existing client intake form.
Existing Client Intake Form
Food & Dietary Needs
Allergies, gluten-free needs, and household preferences
PVD CAP understands that every household has different food needs. If you have allergies, gluten-free needs, cultural food preferences, baby food needs, or other dietary concerns, please include that information in your intake form or let pantry staff know during your appointment.
While specific items cannot always be guaranteed, our team will do its best to support your household based on available inventory.
Food Pantry Hours & Information
Location
550 Hartford Avenue, Providence, RI 02909
Hours of Opperation
Days: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
Morning: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Please bring your own bags, arrive 15 minutes before your appointment, and reschedule if you are more than 15 minutes late.
Appointments Required
All pantry visits require an appointment.
Bring Your Own Bags
Please bring your own bags to carry your items.
Arrive 15 Minutes Before Appointments
This helps us stay on schedule for everyone.
Late Arrivals May be Rescheduled
If you are 15 minutes late you may not be served.
What to Expect
After completing the digital intake form, PVD CAP’s Food Pantry team will review your information and help coordinate your appointment. Pantry staff use the information provided to prepare appropriate food support based on household needs and current availability.
During your visit, please arrive on time, bring your own bags, and let staff know if you have specific dietary needs or concerns.
Support the Food Pantry
Community support helps PVD CAP meet the growing need for food assistance across Providence. Donations and food drives help keep pantry shelves stocked, especially during high-need seasons when children are home from school and families may need additional support.
High-need items:
- Shelf-stable pantry staples
- Baby food
- Diapers and baby supplies
- Gluten-free items
- Allergy-friendly foods
Ways to support:
- Make a donation
- Host a food drive
- Donate high-need food items
- Volunteer at the Food Pantry
- Partner with PVD CAP to support families
Questions or Need Help?
Call us today, we're happy to help answer all questions.