October 2025

Jonnycake’s mission is to provide basic needs, resources, and hope to our community members. Our vision is a community without hunger and poverty where everyone can reach their full potential and improve their quality of life. Our values are respect and dignity, outstanding service, diversity, and community and collaboration.

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For 50 years, Jonnycake Center has consistently met the basic needs of our neighbors when they need it most. We distribute healthy food, provide safe housing, and engage and support young people so that everyone in our community has the opportunity to thrive.  Our team delivers compassionate and confidential one-on-one support to every person who walks through our door to connect them with every available resource.  In June of this year, we opened a youth center where our thrift store used to be.  

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We serve more than 2,200 people each year and the demand continues. Visits to our food pantry are up 80 percent since 2022. (See the 2024 impact statistics in the full color graphic on this page -- click on it).

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When you volunteer your time, contribute food or goods, or make a donation of any size, you are making a direct and immediate impact on the strength and vibrance of our community. 

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For more information, visit www.jonnycakecenter.org.  

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​Thank you for your generosity!
The Missions Board 

www.peacedalechurch.org/missions

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Peace Dale Congregational Church supports UCC Hurricane Relief as our Mission of the Month. You may donate funds by:

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1. Placing your gift in the Missions basket during Sunday service,

2. Sending a check to the church office @ 261 Columbia Street, Peace Dale, RI 02879 (checks should be made out to PDCC with “Jonnycake" in the memo line), or

3. Clicking the Give now button on this page to donate online (peacedalechurch.org/ways-to-give).

Thank you,
The Missions Board