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Nourish & Flourish: A New Resource Takes Root

Group of six smiling people cutting a ribbon at an office opening.
Associate Director Erin Clare Sears cut the ribbon for VA Providence's new food pantry with Director Lawrence Connell and members of the food insecurity team.

By Justyn Charon, Public Affairs Specialist

VA Providence proudly celebrated the ribbon cutting of Nourish & Flourish, our new on-site Food Pantry dedicated to supporting the health, dignity and well-being of Veterans across our community.

Located on the 5th floor, Room 551, Nourish & Flourish was created to ensure Veterans have reliable access to nutritious food in a welcoming, stigma-free environment. The pantry reflects VA Providence’s ongoing commitment to whole health—recognizing that food security is a vital part of overall wellness.

Nourish & Flourish is open to all Veterans and will operate on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Veterans are encouraged to stop by, explore available resources and take advantage of this new service designed with care and compassion at its core.

This ribbon cutting marks an important step forward in strengthening support systems for Veterans and ensuring no Veteran goes without the essentials they need to thrive at VA Providence Healthcare System.