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Main Office & Day Center

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12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903

Located downtown near Kennedy Plaza and Johnson & Wales University, with easy access by bus and on-street parking available.

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Phone:
401-454-7422

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Email: 
info@betterlivesri.org

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Office & Day Center Hours

Monday–Thursday: 
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM


Friday: 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM

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Food Pantry Hours & Location

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12 Abbott Park Place, Providence, RI 02903

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Monday
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

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Tuesday & Wednesday
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

For Providence residents only – bring ID and proof of address.

Need Help with Food, Housing, or Outreach?

If you're looking for:



  • Emergency groceries in Providence
  • Help applying for SNAP, SSI/SSDI, or health insurance
  • Homeless outreach or connection to shelter in RI
  • Support finding housing or preventing eviction


Please call us or visit the Day Center during open hours. No appointments required.