West End Community Center

Address

109 Bucklin Street
Providence, RI 02907

(401) 781-4242

None

Description:

Provide services for the Providence communities of the West End, Elmwood, and Upper and Lower Southside. WECC is managed by a Board of Directors and a staff of ten.

Services:
Food Pantry
Counseling
School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs.
Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten.
Full service during school closings/summer vacations.

Description

Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

Hours

6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

Fees

Sliding Scale for day care

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

West End of Providence

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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Description

Christmas Dinner:2018

Hours

Dinner: Thur Dec 13th, 6:00PM-8:30PM

Required Documents

N/A

Eligibility

All

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Just show up

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

None

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Description

Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

Hours

6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

Fees

Sliding Scale for day care

Languages

Spanish

Service Area

West End of Providence

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    Serves all areas

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Special Notes/Funding

Operated by the RI Community Food Bank. Funded by a grant issued by the USDA and distributed through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs. ***Due to COVID-19,will provide needed food ad personal care items and deliveries to vulnerable households.

Description

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

Required Documents

Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address

Eligibility

Ages 60+ and with income at or less than 130% of the Poverty Income Guidelines

Fees

No Fees

Intake Procedure

Complete application

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

    If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

  • Rhode Island

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-781-4242
    Name:
    Main Phone
    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

    Hours

    6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

    Fees

    Sliding Scale for day care

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    West End of Providence

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      Serves all areas

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    Special Notes/Funding

    RI Community Food Bank member agency ***Due to COVID-19,will provide needed food ad personal care items and deliveries to vulnerable households.

    Description

    Food Pantry: Plus an additional Senior Food Box for seniors only: drop in and fill out application; must be 65+; box to be picked up by applicant (show ID) first Thursday of the month: 6:30- 12:30PM

    Hours

    Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri 9:00AM - 1:00PM Closed Thurs & 1st Wk of month.

    Required Documents

    Proof of ID Proof of Address

    Eligibility

    West End Residents only

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Walk-in or call

    Service Area

    West End of Providence

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island
      • Providence County
        • Cranston

    Contact

    Name:
    Olivia Martinez
    Title:
    Social Services Manager
    Description:
    Oversees Food Pantry
    Phone:
    401-781-4242
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    Description

    Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

    Hours

    6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

    Fees

    Sliding Scale for day care

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    West End of Providence

    Geography Served

    None

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    Description

    Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

    Hours

    6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

    Fees

    Sliding Scale for day care

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    West End of Providence

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      Serves all areas

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    General Information

    Hours:

    Food Pantry Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri 9:00AM-1:00PM; Closed Thu and 1st week of month

    Intake Process:

    Walk-In

    Program Fees:

    No Fees

    Eligibility:

    West End Residents Only

    Handicap Accessible?

    Yes

    Accessibility:

    Handicapped Accessible

    Is Shelter?

    No

    Miscellaneous

    AKA:

    WECC; Bucklin Pool; West End Child Care Center

    Related Resource

    Date of Official Change:

    February 24, 2022

    Legal Status:

    Non-Profit

    Description

    Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

    Hours

    6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

    Fees

    Sliding Scale for day care

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    West End of Providence

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      Serves all areas

    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1250.1400) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Christmas Dinner:2018

    Hours

    Dinner: Thur Dec 13th, 6:00PM-8:30PM

    Required Documents

    N/A

    Eligibility

    All

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Just show up

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

    None

    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-2950.1500-200) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Description

    Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

    Hours

    6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

    Fees

    Sliding Scale for day care

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    West End of Providence

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      Serves all areas

    Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BM-6500.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

    Special Notes/Funding

    Operated by the RI Community Food Bank. Funded by a grant issued by the USDA and distributed through the RI Division of Elderly Affairs. ***Due to COVID-19,will provide needed food ad personal care items and deliveries to vulnerable households.

    Description

    Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

    Required Documents

    Photo ID, Proof of Income, Proof of Address

    Eligibility

    Ages 60+ and with income at or less than 130% of the Poverty Income Guidelines

    Fees

    No Fees

    Intake Procedure

    Complete application

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Rhode Island

      Telephone Numbers

      Number:
      401-781-4242
      Name:
      Main Phone
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.1500) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

      Hours

      6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

      Fees

      Sliding Scale for day care

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      West End of Providence

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        Serves all areas

      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1250.1800) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Special Notes/Funding

      RI Community Food Bank member agency ***Due to COVID-19,will provide needed food ad personal care items and deliveries to vulnerable households.

      Description

      Food Pantry: Plus an additional Senior Food Box for seniors only: drop in and fill out application; must be 65+; box to be picked up by applicant (show ID) first Thursday of the month: 6:30- 12:30PM

      Hours

      Mon, Tues, Wed, and Fri 9:00AM - 1:00PM Closed Thurs & 1st Wk of month.

      Required Documents

      Proof of ID Proof of Address

      Eligibility

      West End Residents only

      Fees

      No Fees

      Intake Procedure

      Walk-in or call

      Service Area

      West End of Providence

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island
        • Providence County
          • Cranston

      Contact

      Name:
      Olivia Martinez
      Title:
      Social Services Manager
      Description:
      Oversees Food Pantry
      Phone:
      401-781-4242
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (BD-1800.2000) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

      Hours

      6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

      Fees

      Sliding Scale for day care

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      West End of Providence

      Geography Served

      None

      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500.2500-300) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Emergency assistance for food, counseling. School age child care program includes before/after school tutoring, transportation, educational and various other socially motivated programs. Pre-school day care program includes school readiness and access to public school kindergarten. Full service during school closings/summer vacations. Income Source: City of Providence, State; Private Foundations

      Hours

      6:30am - 5:30pm, M - F; Food Pantry, - M, 1pm - 4:15pm, Tu, W, F, 9am - 4:15pm; Th, bread only, 11am - 1pm

      Fees

      Sliding Scale for day care

      Languages

      Spanish

      Service Area

      West End of Providence

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

        Serves all areas

      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (RF-3300) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Geographies Served

      • Serves All Areas

      Address Listings

      Physical (Primary)

      109 Bucklin Street
      Providence, RI 02907

      Mailing

      109 Bucklin Street
      Providence, RI 02907

      Contacts

      Denise Greene

      Primary Contact

      Executive Director

      (401) 781-4242

      execdir@wecc.net

      Olivia Martinez

      Social Services Manager

      Oversees Food Pantry

      (401) 781-4242

      Phone Numbers

      Main Phone

      (401) 781-4242

      Fax

      (401) 467-7990

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