This Top Rhode Island Restaurant Has Delivered Over 4,000 Meals to Healthcare Workers & Homeless
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Circe Restaurant in Providence and East Greenwich is known for its top-notch food and cocktails.
From burgers to steaks and seafood, both of the establishments have cultivated a loyal following.
It was once such customer that approached General Manager Kyle Poland during the pandemic and said he wanted to be able to help share Circe’s top cuisine — with others.
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So for seven weeks during the height of the pandemic, the team at Circe delivered over 2,800 meals to healthcare workers around the state, including at Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, Kent Hospital, Roger Williams Hospital, Fatima Hospital, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, and South County Hospital.
And the meals that were delivered? They were Circe’s first-class cuisine.
“We’re just the vessel. It was his idea,” said Poland, of the donor who wished to remain anonymous. “The big problem today, is whatever the social issue is that needed to be addressed, people not might stop up. This is a person who could just sit on a boat all summer long. But he doesn’t.”
Now, the food delivery program that began three years ago continues today.
Lending a Helping Hand Again
Fast forward to 2023, and Circe’s generous benefactor said that he wanted to help out again.
And Circe delivered.
“This time it was lobster ravioli with a pink vodka sauce and spinach, and blackened salmon and vegetables,” Circe owner Carlo Carlozzi told GoLocal. “Every time we deliver our food, we bring our best.”
This time, 1,600 meals have been brought to local police and fire departments — and the 24-hour warming station at the Cranston Street Armory -- with more donations to come.
Poland says he hopes the story is an inspiration to others.
“We’re still dealing with the effects of the pandemic, but at a different level,” said Poland. “If anyone could give back one time in their life, we’d be a much better place.”
“He was just able to do it through us,” Poland added. “He had an opportunity to give back, and he did.”
