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West End Community Center

MISSION STATEMENT:

To expand the quantity and improve the quality of human services available to the residents of our diverse community, and to aid these residents in acquiring the knowledge, motivation, resources and skills to achieve the American Dream.

ORGANIZATION DETAILS

Address: 109 Bucklin Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02907 United States

Website: https://weccri.org/

Phones:

401-781 -4242

TYPE: Food Pantry

Area Served:

State
Urban

Population Served:

Children
Disabled
Families
Immigrants
People of color
Seniors
Unemployed
Low-income
Youth

Areas of Interest:

Best practices and model programs
Dismantling Racism
Food Security
Networking with other organizations
Research / information about food security and anti-hunger

Healthy Foods:

Distributes fresh fruits and vegetables
Sources fresh food from local/regional farms
Nutrition education, cooking or shopping classes
Community food hub
Medically tailored meals or food boxes
Nutrition Education

Food is Medicine:

Partners with healthcare clinic providers

Government Programs:

TEFAP (The Emergency Food Assistance Program)

Non-food services:

Medicaid Application Assistance

Languages:

Spanish

Client Center:

Client Choice Food Pantry

Infant Care:

Diapers
Personal Hygiene Items