Food pantry at Youth Pride, Inc.
April 10, 2009
Throughout the month of April, Bell Street Chapel will be collecting nonperishable food items to support the community food pantry at Youth Pride Inc. (YPI). YPI is a nonprofit organization committed to building a strong and vocal community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth and their allies to ensure that they are heard and accepted as members and leaders in our community. YPI offers a variety of services to LGBTQQ youth, including a drop-in center, support groups, tutoring and other activities..
YPI’s community food pantry has been in operation for nine years, and provides food to anyone in need in the greater Providence area. The food pantry distributes more than 1,300 pounds of food per week, and serves over 1,200 individuals per year. The food pantry is typically in need of the following items:
Nonperishable food items and personal hygiene items will be collected before and after Sunday worship services from April 5 through April 26. You can leave donations in the box in the main lobby in the chapel. With your support, we can help YPI feed people in need.
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