Nourishing Recovery: One-Year Food Security Pilot

The City of Providence Department of Housing & Human Services is seeking proposals for a one-year pilot to improve consistent access to nutritious food for recovery housing residents through partnerships with food security organizations.

City of Providence > Department of Housing & Human Services


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Open
Oct 19, 2026 06:15 PM
Sep 10, 2026 10:58 AM
$20,000.00
1 year base + 2 × 1 year options
Minority-Owned BusinessWoman-Owned Business
Request for Proposal (RFP)
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Contact
rferrara@providenceri.gov
Submission Instructions
Mail
Board of Contract and Supply, Department of the City Clerk - City Hall, Room 311, 25 Dorrance Street, Providence, RI 02903
Description

The City of Providence Department of Housing & Human Services seeks proposals for pilot initiatives that strengthen partnerships between recovery housing providers and local food security organizations. The goal is to build sustainable, coordinated systems that improve consistent, equitable access to nutritious food for recovery house residents during a one-year project period from January 1, 2027, through December 31, 2027. Eligible activities may include on-site food pantries, scheduled food delivery or mobile pantry partnerships, partnerships with farms or farmers markets, nutrition education and cooking classes, and cooperative grocery purchasing. Direct cash, gift cards, vouchers, and other direct financial assistance for food purchases are unallowable.

Classification Codes
NAICS624210Community Food Services
PSCS203Food Services
Smart Codes
food security programsrecovery housing servicesnutrition education
Specifications
Service Only
Timeline
Oct 2, 2026-Questions Due Date
Oct 5, 2026-Questions Answered by Addendum
Oct 19, 2026 06:15 PM-Bid Opening and Submission Deadline (optional)
Submit bids to the Department of the City Clerk, City Hall, Room 311. Bids will be publicly opened in Conference Room 305 on the third floor of City Hall.
Nov 16, 2026-Anticipated Award Date
Jan 1, 2027-Anticipated Project Start
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