Better Access to Better Food in Providence
Hours of Operation
Pantry Hours
Tuesday | 11am-1pm
Thursday | 4pm-7pm
Saturday | 11am-1pm
533 Branch Ave., Providence, RI | Serving the 02904, 02903 and 02908 zip codes.
Please bring a photo ID, proof of current address and shopping bag.
Volunteers Fight Hunger in RI
YNFP's volunteers make all the difference in our service to the growing number of food insecure families in RI.
Please take a look at this album showing some of the many volunteers who have generously contributed their time and effort at YNFP. They deserve all of our thanks!
Next up? Volunteers across America will come out and show up as we mark the celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King on January 20. Contact YNFP Executive Director Jackie Gardiner if you or your organization would like to be among those who serve on the MLK National Day of Service, at ynfp22@gmail.com. More information here.
New Year Brings New Stop & Shop Campaign
YNFP is proud and grateful to have been selected (five times now!) by Stop & Shop for a program to get more Rhode Islanders involved in the fight against hunger.
During January 2025, $1 will go toward funding our food pantry whenever someone buys a bouquet at the Stop & Shop at 1128 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. In the past, the store at 333 West River Street in Providence has also supported YNFP through this program.
Bloomin' 4 Good!
Hunger in RI
A staggering number of Rhode Island households cannot always afford adequate food: nearly two out of five, according to the RI Food Bank's 2024 report.
As a member of the Food Bank Network, YNFP helps fill the gap for hundreds of Providence families. We could really use your support (here's how), to continue serving our neighbors in need in 2025.
Read Our 2024 Annual Appeal Letter
Greetings Supporters,
As the holiday season approaches, we at Your Neighborhood Food Pantry (YNFP) are reaching out to ask for your support. Your generosity is vital in helping us continue our mission of ensuring that no one in our community goes hungry.
Our community faces increasing challenges, with many of our neighbors struggling to put healthy meals on their tables. At YNFP, we are passionate about making a difference, driven by a sense of purpose and commitment to providing nutritious food to those in need. With your help, we can meet this critical need and ensure that everyone has access to wholesome, nourishing meals.
A Year of Impact: What We’ve Accomplished Together
Thanks to the generosity of individuals like you, YNFP has made remarkable progress in our first year:
Over 6,000 visits to our weekly food distribution
450 Thanksgiving meals provided to families
Holiday gifts distributed to children in our community
These achievements were only possible because of the support from compassionate individuals and partnerships with community-minded organizations. But the need continues to grow, and with it, so does our need for support.
How You Can Make a Difference
Your monetary donation will have a lasting impact on the lives of those we serve. Every dollar helps us to:
Acquire and distribute nutritious food
Operate efficiently to reach more families
Provide vital support to our community during these challenging times
This year, we’ve also launched our Thanksgiving Drive. A donation of $80 - $100 will provide all the fixings for a complete holiday meal for a family in need.
Join Us in Building a Stronger, Healthier Community
We invite you to consider how your contribution can help us continue our fight against hunger. Your support will make a meaningful difference in the lives of our neighbors and strengthen the fabric of our community.
To learn more, or to make a tax-deductible donation, please visit us at www.ynfp.org. There, you can also join our mailing list and follow us on social media to stay updated on our work.
Thank you in advance for your generosity and for standing with us in the fight to end hunger. We look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Jacqueline Watson-Gardiner
Executive Director, YNFP
We Are YNFP!
Click the image below and listen to Donver's inspiring story of turning adversity into action, as a co-founder of YNFP.
YNFP Featured
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in the Press
Each year, Giving Tuesday is the day when millions of people across the globe come together to celebrate generosity, share kindness and drive philanthropic giving.
Last year, Providence Monthly joined in this global movement by shining a spotlight on local problems and solutions. We're so gratified to share that spotlight with Providence nonprofits who are all part of the solution.
You can read the article here.
People served monthly at RI food pantries (January to September 2023 and 2024). Read more findings from the RI Food Bank's 2024 Status Report.
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