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2012 Annual Report
Learn about the work of the Food Bank, its supporters and those we serve in the Food Bank's Annual Report for fiscal year 2012 (7/1/11 - 6/30/12). Read More..

Op Ed: Rhode Islanders Reach Out Daily to Help
Andrew Schiff writes on the generosity of Rhode Islanders who support the Food Bank and the gratitude of clients who receive food assistance. Read More..

Feeding the Hungry
Rhode Island Community Food Bank gets by with fewer large gifts as supermarket efficiencies trim inventories. Read More..

Record Number in RI Seek Food Assistance
Even as need increases, food donations decline federal assistance faces severe cutbacks. Read More..

2012 Status Report on Hunger
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Food Bank Receives 2012 Community Leadership Award
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Food Bank's 2011 Annual Report
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Edible Rhody Honors Food Bank
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Watch the Food Bank Video
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Food Bank Marks 30th Anniversary
On Wednesday, at its 30th Anniversary Luncheon, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is honoring those who have helped along the way, from warehouse volunteers who sort cans and cabbages and farmers who donate fresh-picked produce, to Boy Scouts and letter carriers who organize yearly food drives, to businesses that donate food by the truckload.
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2011 Status Report on Hunger
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank produces this Status Report each year to document the extent of hunger and food insecurity in the state. Read More..

ProJo: No Boundaries to Need
On a Friday morning, hungry men and women jam the free food pantry in one of the wealthiest towns in Rhode Island. Read More..

East Bay: More RI'ers Going Without Food
The economic recession has led to a sharp rise in food insecurity and hunger in the Ocean State, according to stark statistics released Monday by the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Read More..

Projo: Opportunity Can Be Found in the Kitchen
Shawn O’Brien starts cooking early. He visits his 95-year-old grandmother, Ruth Lewis, in Apponaug, and makes her breakfast. He returns later in the day to make her dinner. Read More..

Food Bank Celebrates Community Kitchen Graduation
Food Bank Graduates Students from Community Kitchen Job-Training Program
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WRNI: The Face of Poverty
Poverty has tens of thousands of faces in Rhode Island.
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Congress Passes the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act
On December 2, 2010, Congress gave final approval to a landmark child nutrition bill that will significantly improve federal child nutrition programs.
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Show Your Support of the Food Bank with our Reusable Shopping Bag
Show Your Support of the Food Bank with our Reusable Shopping Bag. Read More..

Nothing Can End Hunger in Rhode Island
Each day, thousands of hungry Rhode Islanders eat Nothing.
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The Food Bank is always seeking to increase public awareness about hunger and demonstrate the ways the community can help. Check out our press releases.

Press Releases 2013
Press Releases 2012
Press Releases 2011
Press Releases 2010
Press Releases 2009
Press Releases 2008

The Food Bank produces a number of publications to keep the community informed about our work and efforts to alleviate hunger.

Current Publications
Archived Publications