Missions
Cranston Interfaith Food Pantry
The Interfaith Food Ministry, Inc. was founded in 1993 by seven Cranston churches to distribute food to households in need of emergency food in the Cranston area and in the South Elmwood section of Providence, without respect to race, religion, or national origin, and in accordance with biblical commands to feed the hungry, express faith in God through works of mercy, and to love our neighbors as ourselves.
How to Support the Interfaith Food Pantry at Woodridge
Woodridge Congregational Church volunteers on the second Saturday of each month to distribute food to pantry guests from 10 am to 12 pm. A team of five or so volunteers organize the food, greet and check-in guests, and distribute food.
If you are interested in serving in this way, please email Pastor Aidan to be added to our volunteer email list.
In addition to volunteering, the food donations from our congregation help to ensure that the food pantry is well stocked. Along with our tithes and offerings, we collect donations of canned and dry foods each Sunday. You may also drop off canned and dry foods anytime in the large donation box next to the Jackson Road Parish House entrance.
Thank you for your generosity and continued support of the Interfaith Food Pantry!
How to Access the Cranston Interfaith Food Pantry
The Interfaith Food Ministry is open on Saturdays from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at the west end of Bissell Street at 95 Hathaway Center #61, Providence, RI 02907 in a historic mill building. To qualify to receive assistance from the Pantry you must live in Cranston or in Providence (South Elmwood area) with a zip code of 02907 and live south of Potters Ave. You will need to show proof of residence and a RI ID card or RI driver’s license.
One bag of food will be given per family and each bag generally includes a protein, grains, and canned fruits and vegetables. Items will vary depending on availability.
Community Partnerships and Support
At Woodridge, we believe that we are better together. We love to support the good and important work of many of our local non-profits and organizations. Our Sunday School program often leads our congregation in collections and mission projects that benefit our mission partners and the communities they serve.
Recent partnerships have included:
