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About JKK

Mission Statement

According to Jewish tradition, “Ohel Avraham” (the tent of the patriarch Abraham) had four entrances, each facing one of the four directions, so that those in need would behold the promise of relief from every side. Judy's Kindness Kitchen seeks to emulate the example of Abraham by providing  meals to our neighbors in need.

According to Jewish tradition, “Ohel Avraham” (the tent of the patriarch Abraham) had four entrances, each facing one of the four directions, so that those in need would behold the promise of relief from every side. Judy's Kindness Kitchen seeks to emulate the example of Abraham by providing  meals to our neighbors in need.

Our Goal is to run a soup kitchen that


•Provides nourishing meals in locations that are convenient to those in need.
 

•Strengthens our Providence community by encouraging members of different groups to work together to help those in need.


•Secures funding and a broad volunteer commitment to assure sustainability over the long term.

WHO?

The soup kitchen is open to all (guests and volunteers) without regard to race, sex, religion, ethnic background or age. We are staffed entirely by volunteers and based at Congregation Beth Sholom, an Orthodox Jewish synagogue, in partnership with Crossroads Rhode Island, Emmanuel House, and The Rescue Mission, all programs serving the homeless in Providence.

 



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WHY?

Crossroads Rhode Island, the largest homeless services organization in the state, provides for those in need in the Providence area, but no meals were served on Sunday.  Judy's Kindness Kitchen offered to prepare meals for distribution at  Crossroads on Sunday.  Since November 2013, in addition to delivering food to Crossroads, we have also been delivering food to the Emanuel House Homeless Shelter and in 2020 we started delivering food to The Rescue Mission, all located in downtown Providence.

WHERE?

Jewish Community Center
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island. (Directions)
Meals are prepared at the Jewish Community Center and delivered to homeless shelters in downtown Providence.

 

WHEN?

Sunday Morning, food preparation from 8:00 – 9:15 am.

 

WHAT?

A nourishing Kosher meal.

•Tuna Sandwiches

•Peanut Butter Sandwiches

•Snacks

We prepare 600 sandwiches and snacks.

 

HOW?

The soup kitchen was founded by Barry Bessler, Deborah Kutenplon, and the Congregation Beth Sholom Social Action Committee.

 

OUTREACH

This website was designed and maintained by volunteers. It is an important link between Judy's Kindness Kitchen and our community of guests, volunteers, and supporters.

Ongoing outreach will occur through Congregation Beth Sholom, Emmanuel House, The Rescue Mission and  Crossroads Rhode Island. 

Mon, February 16 2026 29 Shevat 5786