Mayor Elorza Kicks Off Providence “Souper Bowl of Caring” Canned Food Drive
City-wide collection of canned food will be happening through February 17
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza will today join Rhode Island Community Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff, local faith leaders and community members at Iglesia Vision Evangelica to announce the second iteration of the Providence’s “Souper Bowl of Caring” canned food drive as part of Providence’s City of Kindness initiative. In collaboration with the national Souper Bowl of Caring campaign, the city-wide collection effort aims to combat 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. Please note that for current collection locations, hours vary depending the hosting establishment. 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 8:30AM – 4:30PM
- Iglesia Vision Evangelica, 1014 Broad Street, Providence, Contact: 401-639-2914
Collection hours: Sunday 11AM-2PM, Monday-Friday 10AM-5PM
- Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Contact: 401-421-4111
Collection hours: Monday-Thursday 7AM-7PM, Saturday & Sunday 8AM-5PM
- Bethel AME Church, 30 Rochambeau Avenue, Contact: 401-272-9186
Collection hours: Sunday 10AM-1PM
- New Generation Church, 2121 Smith Street, North Providence, Contact: 401-640-9088
Collection hours: Sunday 10AM-1PM
- Manantial de Vida, 244 Elmwood Avenue, Contact: 401-569-6007
Collection hours: Sunday 10AM-2PM
- Harvest Ministries/ Ministerios Cosecha, 500 Dyer Avenue, Cranston, Contact: 401-862-7590
Collection House: Sunday 8AM-1PM
- Truth Tabernacle, 542 Potters Avenue, Contact: 401-332-6529
Collection Hours: Sunday 10AM-8PM Wednesdays & Thursday 7-9PM
Participants are encouraged to share their experience and show support for the campaign on social media using #CityofKindness and #PVDSouperBowl. Establishments interested in joining the Providence Souper Bowl effort by housing a collection bin are encouraged to contact Olinda Urizar, Community Relations Coordinator by calling 3-1-1 or emailing Ourizar@providenceri.gov.