We’re so glad you're interested in Judy's Kindness Kitchen! Let us tell you a little more about it.

We opened on Thanksgiving Sunday 2004. As of Thanksgiving 2005 we began delivering the Sunday meals to Crossroads Rhode Island in downtown Providence in order to reach a larger number of those in need. Since 2013, in addition to delivering food to Crossroads, we  began delivering food to the Emanuel House Homeless Shelter in Providence.  In 2020 we added The Rescue Mission to the sites where food is delivered.  The number of sandwiches prepared every Sunday has gone from 150 in 2004 to 600 sandwiches now.

Sunday Volunteers

Who
When
Where
Snack preparation & Sandwich makers
Sundays,
8:00 - 9:30 am
Jewish Community Center
401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
Children
They make sandwiches & pack cookies.
Sundays,
8:00 - 9:30 am
Jewish Community Center
They must be accompanied by an adult
Directions

Judy’s Kindness Kitchen is located at
The Jewish Community Center
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence.
Parking and entry is through the rear of the building.

  • From the North:
    1. Take route 95S to exit 24, Branch Avenue.
    2. Left off ramp onto Branch Avenue.
  • From the South:
    1. Take route 95N to exit 24, Branch Avenue.
    2. Right off ramp onto Branch Avenue.
  • From Branch Ave:
    1. Go to the first light and continue straight onto Cypress Street.
    2. At the end of Cypress Street make a left then a quick right onto Sessions Street.
    3. Go past Brown Stadium and make a left on Elmgrove Avenue.
    4. The JCC will be on your right.
    5. Turn right into the driveway at the end of the building.
    6. Park in the lot at the rear of the building and enter in the rear door.

Are Kids Welcome?
We welcome children’s participation! Children are more than welcome to participate in our program every Sunday 8:00 - 9:30. The children make and pack sandwiches and cookies. Children must be accompanied by an adult on the premises while they volunteer. Children and parents are encouraged to volunteer together!
When You Arrive
  • Tie back long hair
  • Mask, optional
  • Put on Gloves
Who Should NOT Volunteer
  • You are ill
    • symptoms including:
      • fever
      • cough
      • shortness of breath
      • body aches, chills
      • nasal congestion
      • sore throat
      • diarrhea
      • headache
      • loss of sense of smell
  • You have been in close contact with someone who is ill within the prior 2 weeks.
Vaccines

We strongly urge everyone eligible for vaccines to be fully vaccinated.
During cold, flu, and RSV season masks, while not required, are a good idea.

Can I bring food?

The JCC kitchen is Kosher so we ask that no outside food be brought into the JCC.

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