The St. Vincent dePaul Society of Taunton is a great resource for the local community with a robust…read morefood pantry! They provide food for hundreds of families every week. St. Vincents will help with shut off utility notices assuming the requester falls within financial guidelines. They also have a sweet little thrift store manned by volunteers - you never know what you'll find there! The prices are great, it's a clean and welcoming atmosphere. Proceeds from the store sales support the food pantry, trucks which pickup goods from local grocery stores, etc.

CALLED FOR HELP the way that they speak to you it's with anger frustration ATTITUDE Mary was the…read moreperson that picked up the phone I will never call again. I was already embarrassed because I am calling for help this is a place WHERE PEOPLE callS for help SHAME ON YOU St. Vincent Depaul

They have an abundant amount of resources including housing, electric or gas bills help, clothing…read morehelp. They offer free classes, they offer free breakfast and free lunch hot meals. They also give ID vouchers for people who are in need of an ID and don't have the funds for it, they also help pay off in court finds you may have, they connect you with a caseworker to help you with different aspects of your life whether that's in need of a job, finding a doctor, sitting up appointments whatever it is that you need help with they set you up with somebody who can help or direct you on how to do something . As far as I know there are free CDL classes, free culinary classes, and free carpentry classes. There is access to transportation and they will help you set up medical rides or bus passes daily weekly or a monthly. It really is impossible to go hungry and Providence because of this place offering their hot breakfast with juice milk and even coffee. They also offer lunch between the hours of 11 and 12:00 every day. There's help for different kinds of people, do you need help mentally? They have groups for that including substance abuse, you need help getting on methadone or Suboxone or even just a simple medications such as tylenol? It will help you set up appointments with your doctors. If you don't know how to fill out any applications they help you with that as well! They have multiple people that speak different languages so there is help for everybody here. Sometimes there are research groups that compensate you. They also have a program called hands up if you come every Tuesday at 8:30 in the morning you can sign up to work twice a week for 3 weeks and make $50 each time. They also can help you get housing or some type of shelter they will connect you directly with the resources or phone numbers or people that you need to speak with if you really want help it will help you to their fullest.

This is an amazing place that serves anyone that wants to have the Lord Jesus in their lives! I…read moreespecially! My neices and nephews need to get to know Him but they turn away from the church once they all have children of their own. I don't even when I stopped going to church I never stopped going to pray I never stopped believing Jesus loved me when I was lost in this world! I am His baby! I came to Amous House only to get through the month of my spending cash so I wouldn't run out just run low a little bit.

These people love children and it definitely shows! We attended a Girl Scout event here and my…read moredaughter loved it! I hope they do more events next year.

The empowerment factory is a wonderful place to learn about health and wellness. The teachers and…read morepresenters are top notch and the environment is delightful. Check out the health and wellness monthly talks coming this winter

I love donating to this organization. They make it so convenient where you can go on their website…read moreand choose the date you'd like for them to come to your home to pick up your donation! They accept clothing and small appliances. They also have a great mentor program for kids who would benefit from having a "big brother or sister." Thanks for everything you do, Big Brother and Sister of RI!

Donated a lot of slightly used children's toys. They promote, attentive and appreciative of the…read moredonation. I recommend this nonprofit.

Great market, great prices, fresh produce and really friendly volunteers there to help. Description…read morefrom their website. "Hope Market is stocked with donations from our partners in the retail food industry and is open to anyone who needs to stretch their weekly grocery budget. All proceeds from Hope Market help Feed RI deliver up to 150 pallets of food every month (free of charge!) to nonprofit organizations and community groups who feed their communities."

The food and the service from the kind and patient volunteers stood out the most to me. The only…read morenegative thing was that I walk with a cane and needed a chair, but there were none available. Unfortunately, I sat on the floor. My spine was in screaming pain ! I learned my lesson the hard way. I will definitely bring my walker next time...

This food pantry is here for when you need it. I believe only for the West Warwick community. They…read morepeople who volunteer here are always very kind, but the demand of people who need food and how small this place is a lot of times If you aren't first in line, I will end up with nothing. That's why I took one star away. You will be waiting outside for awhile. But be patient they are there to help. There's only a few parking spots up front usually they're all packed but you can park across at CVS and walk over, just hopefully your bags aren't too heavy. If you can bring your own bags it would be helpful. I do enjoy the fact they are kind here. But be sure to check out the hours before you go, because they're only their on certain days. I provided pictures for reference. Use them if you need them.

In my book thes e gentleman mostly older guys that run this place are great. They are friendly…read moregreet my daughter as she walks past to go to her bus stop. They have offered her snacks which are healthy. They help a lot of people they are never loud or allow the people they serve to get out of hand. They even ask them to not block us residents in as our parking is behind the building they use. I only give four stars because I have never actually used their services.

The volunteers who work here are little angels! They don't make you feel uncomfortable that you…read moreneed help, they are smiles all around and they talk to you, and make you smile while you wait. Please do the research before going so you know when you can in regards to ya name and times and stuff. But they welcome everyone they DONT question your income or anything, so don't feel embarrassed because we all need help. They are there to help you pay 6.00 and you get a range of groceries that they have, you pull into the parking lot at the school in West Warwick, you get a number wait in line, then when it's your turn you go down to the building and pay the 6.00 cash or card , pop your trunk and they load it up as much as they can. It's been a blessing to have them when I've gone through some tough times. Make sure your trunk is empty or they won't put as much as they might've. They're all so sweet, ask any questions you have All the volunteers will gladly help you. This isn't like a food pantry where you get to pick your food, this is a pre-made box that's put in your car. They never disappointed me for 6.00 one item cost that alone and they always give you such a range of items. Good luck, and never be afraid to ask for help especially when you need it.

Be the Change/Project Hand Up has been providing food to the community for years. Before the…read morepandemic, you were allowed inside their warehouse to shop for food at a reduced cost of a few dollars per bag. They offer shelf stable items like pasta, rice and canned goods as well as fresh produce. Much of the food available is provided through local businesses such as Job Lot, Trader Joe's and Wholefoods for example as well as buying in bulk using funds donated to the organization and grants they have secured through various organizations. They also accept food donations. Check out their website and/or contact Coreen at coreenst13@gmail.com for information. They are always in need of toiletry items and welcome donations from church and other community organization 'drives' to provided H&B as well as food items. This is a volunteer run organization. During the pandemic the need for food across the state has greatly increased! Now, volunteers bag up the groceries and place them into customers trunks. Each bag contains the same items (you do not get to choose at this time), everyone, including those in their cars (keep your windows UP) are required to wear a mask for safety and the groceries can only be placed in your trunk (not the back seat for example) so be sure your trunk has space! I have been following them on social media (facebook.com/groups/760470710772856) from the beginning and luckily I have not had need to take advantage of their services, but I have donated to them in support of the community and share their posts publicly. There is no application, no financial requirement, if you are experiencing a food scarcity, drive up and they will fill your trunk with food. Follow them on social media or check their website to know which days they are offering curbside delivery (determined by the first letter in your last name) and what items they expect to be in the bags, with a caveat that the items may change once they have exhausted the supply. This is a much needed organization in our community, especially during this pandemic when so many people are out of work! I have definitely been in a place where I appreciated there were organizations like this one to get me out of a tough spot that many people go through at some point in life. It's completely OK to get help during these moments. As their name states, the are Project Hand UP, not hand out. They are available to working individuals, seniors on a fixed income as well as those who are unemployed or otherwise find themselves having the make tough decisions between paying for rent/medicine/etc. or eating. Now I 'pay it forward' as I am sure many of those who are presently taking advantage will be able to do in the near future. I appreciate the efforts of all the volunteers and Coreen St. Jean specifically for beginning this organization to meet the needs of the community, keeping it going and expanding it to meet the growing need. If you need a helping hand, please get it. If you are looking for a way to support the community you will find a donation link on their website. A community supporting itself, being the change they want to see.

I had the wonderful opportunity of volunteering at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and it was…read moresuch a great experience! The staff was wonderful and I loved how they have tips for staying healthy and low budget recipes to try which I can't wait to share with my friends and family. Thank you for all you do!!

Quote from Main Page "The Rhode Island Community Food Bank…read moreworks to end hunger in Rhode Island by providing food to people in need. We envision a day when all Rhode Islanders have access to nutritious food and a healthy lifestyle." The amount of goodwill provided by this organization is amazing. Through programs like the Community Kitchen, Kids Cafe and the Express Pantry, Rhode Islanders in need have access to food and can work on learning critical skills for life. Volunteers are always welcome here. I could not think of a better organization to become a part of. From sorting in the food bank, to working in a community garden or even helping out in the Community Kitchen, there is something for everyone. Please go to the website if you are in need of assistance or are looking to become a part of the organization!