City of Providence Kicks Off "Souper Bowl of Caring" Canned Food Drive
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City of Providence Kicks Off "Souper Bowl of Caring" Canned Food Drive
The food drive runs through February 17.
“Super Bowl of Caring”
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe food drive aims to fight local food insecurity and poverty by making contributions to local hunger-relief charities, including the Rhode Island Community food Bank.
Last year, the City collected 2,290 lbs. of food during this event.
Collection bins located across the city will accept healthy, nutritious and non-perishable food that is in good condition and “in date.”
Expired food will not be accepted.
Participating locations include:
City Hall, Mayor’s Center for City Services (MCCS), Room 101, 25 Dorrance Street, Contact: 3-1-1 (401-421-2489)
Collection hours: Weekdays 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Iglesia Vision Evangelica, 1014 Broad Street, Providence, Contact: 401-639-2914
Collection hours: Sunday 11 AM-2 PM, Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM
Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Contact: 401-421-4111
Collection hours: Monday-Thursday 7 AM-7 PM, Saturday & Sunday 8 AM-5 PM
Bethel AME Church, 30 Rochambeau Avenue, Contact: 401-272-9186
Collection hours: Sunday 10 AM-1 PM
New Generation Church, 2121 Smith Street, North Providence, Contact: 401-640-9088
Collection hours: Sunday 10 AM-1 PM
Manantial de Vida, 244 Elmwood Avenue, Contact: 401-569-6007
Collection hours: Sunday 10 AM-2 PM
Harvest Ministries/ Ministerios Cosecha, 500 Dyer Avenue, Cranston, Contact: 401-862-7590
Collection House: Sunday 8 AM-1 PM
Truth Tabernacle, 542 Potters Avenue, Contact: 401-332-6529
Collection Hours: Sunday 10 AM-8 PM Wednesdays & Thursday 7-9 PM
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