PICA is a nonprofit, community-based agency whose mission is to offer stability, justice, and hope to those in need through advocacy and direct service. We rent space from the churches and charge no fee for services and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
Downtown Food Pantry: Serving all of Providence, guests can access the Pantry twice a month and shop from the shelves for the food they choose to eat (“client choice”). During summer months, we also distribute boxes of food geared to children (with no school breakfast or lunch during summer break). We are also a pilot program for “Senior Food Boxes” for people over 60. Downtown Food Pantry hours: Mon 12-4; Tues-Fri: 9-1. We are located across the street from the Providence Place Mall at 15 Hayes Street.
PICA Friday night Meal Site: at Matthewson St. Church – 134 Mathewson St, Providence, RI 02903. Friday Doors open at 3 pm and dinner is served 4:45 pm – 6:00 pm.