Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center

Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Center is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) food pantry serving the Blackstone Valley area, including Pawtucket, Central Falls, Cumberland, and Lincoln. Founded in the early 1990s and relocating to its current Pawtucket location in 2009, the center provides emergency food supplies to individuals and families experiencing financial hardship, distributing approximately 10 days of food monthly including meats, produce, bread, and non-perishable items. The organization relies on donations, grants, and support from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank to fulfill its mission of serving neighbors in need.