Capital City Cafes
More mobile seniors may participate in Meals on Wheels of RI’s Capital City Cafe Program, which offers socialized dining at dining sites (cafes) throughout Providence.
In a typical operation, the program provides hot, lunch-time meals that meet one-third of a senior’s recommended daily dietary intake, Monday through Friday.
Transportation is available to the closest cafe for those who are 60 years of age and older, or people under the age of 60 who live with disabilities or receive general public assistance. For more information on transportation, please contact:
RIDE Program at 1-800-479-6902 or LogistiCare at 1-855-330-9131.
Who may participate in the program?
To attend lunch at one of the dining sites, you must be at least 60 years of age, or live with disabilities and/or live in a housing facility where a meal program is not in operation.
Do I have to enroll in the program to participate?
Yes. We are required to register clients as part of our federal funding.
Is there a cost to attend lunch?
We ask for a $3.00 suggested, voluntary, donation per meal to help us cover the full cost of the meal. You will never be denied a meal if you do not make a donation.
What are meals like?
Each meal will meet one-third of a senior’s recommended daily dietary intake and include a soup or salad, main dish, starch, vegetable, and dessert. You will also be able to enjoy coffee, tea, milk, and juice.
Capital City Cafes
To attend lunch, you must make a reservation at least 24 hours in advance of the scheduled meal time.
AARON BRIGGS MANOR: (401) 331-2832
301 CRANSTON ST.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02908
Meals served at 11:30 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Meals served to registered building residents only
FEDERAL HILL HOUSE: (401) 421-4722
9 COURTLAND ST.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02909
Meals served at 11:30 a.m., Mondays through Thursday
Diners must be registered members of the Federal Hill House Association
GRACE APARTMENTS: (401) 861-7524
280 WASHINGTON ST.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Grab-and-Go lunches available 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
Lunches available to registered building residents only
ST. ELIZABETH’S PLACE : (401) 273-1090
700 WESTMINSTER ST.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Meals served at 11 a.m., Monday-Friday
Meals served to registered building residents only
ST. MARTIN DE PORRES: (401) 274-6783
160 CRANSTON ST.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02907
Meals served at 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays & Thursdays
Diners must be registered members of the St. Martin de Porres Senior Center
Center for Southeast Asians Cafe: (401) 247-8811
270 ELMWOOD AVE.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02907
First Wednesday of the month
FOX POINT MANOR: (401) 751-7372
575 WICKENDEN ST.
PROVIDENCE, RI 02903
Open for lunch 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Wednesdays & Fridays
Lunches available to registered building residents only