RI Community Food Bank: News & Events

Shaw's Oscar Meyer Weinermobile Food Bank Benefit
Sunday, July 5th
Shaw's Supermarket: 575 Taunton Avenue, E. Providence

Join the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile at the East Providence Shaw's Supermarket on July 5th and help support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Throughout the day, Shaw's will be selling $5 pre-assembled bags of food for donation to the Food Bank. In addition, you can purchase a "$2 Lunch Deal" that includes a hot dog, crackers and beverage - with all proceeds going to the Food Bank.

There will also be a Car Cruise featuring old-time vehicles, and truck appearances by the East Providence Fire Department and RI National Guard.

Flare Restaurant Food Bank Benefit
Every Sunday: 3pm-8pm
Flare Restaurant
577 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry

Each Sunday, Flare Restaurant in Coventry will be hosting a benefit for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Working to give back to the community, Flare Restaurant will donate 10% of all food sales on each Sunday to the Food Bank.

For more information about Flare Restaurant, please visit their website.

Village at South County Commons Free Concert Series
July 2 through August 6, 6-8pm
South County Commons
Intersection of Rte.1 & South County Commons Way in S. Kingstown

A family oriented festival for people of all ages. Come enjoy the beautiful south county summer nights listening to the music of local bands while helping your neighbors in need. Admission is free with the donation of non-perishable food items for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. For more information, please visit the South County Commons website.

July 2nd - "Wayz & Means" (Earth, Wind & Fire Style Music)

July 9th - "Image" (Contemporary)

July 16th - "The Ignitors" (Swing, R&B and Pop)

July 23rd - "Rockin' Soul Horns" (Swing & Blues)

July 30th - "The Driftwoods" (Beach Boys and Summer Fun Music)

August 6th - "Paul Borrelli Band" (Swing, R&B and Pop)

Fruit Hill Farmers Market Food Drive
Wednesday, July 8th
Rhode Island College Parking Lot A
Fruit Hill Avenue Entrance, Providence

Visit the Fruit Hill Farmers Market for their Grand Opening on July 8th and make a food donation to help the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Anyone that brings a non-perishable food item will receive a coupon for $1 off their purchase. For more information, please visit their website.

Eastside Marketplace's “Grill to Give” to benefit the Food Bank
Every Thursday, July 9th through August 27th, 4-6pm
Eastside Marketplace
165 Pitman Street, Providence

Enjoy a taste of summer while helping the Food Bank. Join the chefs of Eastside Marketplace each Thursday evening, July 9th through August 27th, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. as they cook for a cause. For $3 per person, you will be able to enjoy great food and help your neighbors in need. The events will be held under a tent. Just look for the grills!

All proceeds will benefit the Food Bank. To learn more about "Grill to Give" and Eastside Marketplace, please visit their website.

The Junior League of RI Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Saturday, July 18th, 11-2pm
Greenvale Vineyards
582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth

Attend a wine tasting at Greenvale Vineyards to support the Junior

League of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, one of the community partners which the group supports.

The event includes live jazz, Wacky Wine prizes a 50/50 drawing and more. Light picnic fare will be served. Tickets are $25, and children are free. To purchase tickets, and for more information visit www.jlri.org

Ice Cream Social at Whole Foods Market
Tuesday, July 28th, 6-8pm
Whole Foods Market University Heights
601 North Main Street, Providence

Calling all ice cream lovers! Whole Foods Market University Heights is hosting an Ice Cream Social to benefit the Food Bank on Tuesday, July 28th from 6pm until 8pm.

In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, make your own sundae for just $5.00 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank. The evening will also feature a special guest appearance by Paws, the mascot of the Pawtucket Red Sox. For more information, please contact Whole Foods at (401) 621-5990.

Wil.O Design Studio's "Cut-A-Thon" to Benefit Food Bank
Sunday, August 2nd, 12-5pm
935 Park Avenue, Cranston

Get a fresh new look with a haircut from Wil.O Design Studios while also helping those in need. For your contribution of $50, you will receive a professional consultation and haircut, while also enjoying live entertainment and great food samples from local restaurants.

All of the money raised will be donated to the Food Bank to help local families in need. For more information, please call Wil.O Design at (401) 865-6011.

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Providence Join the Oscar Meyer Weinermobile at the East Providence Shaw's Supermarket on July 5th and help support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Throughout the day, Shaw's will be selling $5 pre-assembled bags of food for donation to the Food Bank. In addition, you can purchase a "$2 Lunch Deal" that includes a hot dog, crackers and beverage - with all proceeds going to the Food Bank. There will also be a Car Cruise featuring old-time vehicles, and truck appearances by the East Providence Fire Department and RI National Guard. Flare Restaurant Food Bank Benefit Every Sunday: 3pm-8pm Flare Restaurant 577 Tiogue Avenue, Coventry Each Sunday, Flare Restaurant in Coventry will be hosting a benefit for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Working to give back to the community, Flare Restaurant will donate 10% of all food sales on each Sunday to the Food Bank. For more information about Flare Restaurant, please visit their website. Village at South County Commons Free Concert Series July 2 through August 6, 6-8pm South County Commons Intersection of Rte.1 & South County Commons Way in S. Kingstown A family oriented festival for people of all ages. Come enjoy the beautiful south county summer nights listening to the music of local bands while helping your neighbors in need. Admission is free with the donation of non-perishable food items for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. For more information, please visit the South County Commons website. July 2nd - "Wayz & Means" (Earth, Wind & Fire Style Music) July 9th - "Image" (Contemporary) July 16th - "The Ignitors" (Swing, R&B and Pop) July 23rd - "Rockin' Soul Horns" (Swing & Blues) July 30th - "The Driftwoods" (Beach Boys and Summer Fun Music) August 6th - "Paul Borrelli Band" (Swing, R&B and Pop) Fruit Hill Farmers Market Food Drive Wednesday, July 8th Rhode Island College Parking Lot A Fruit Hill Avenue Entrance, Providence Visit the Fruit Hill Farmers Market for their Grand Opening on July 8th and make a food donation to help the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Anyone that brings a non-perishable food item will receive a coupon for $1 off their purchase. For more information, please visit their website. Eastside Marketplace's “Grill to Give” to benefit the Food Bank Every Thursday, July 9th through August 27th, 4-6pm Eastside Marketplace 165 Pitman Street, Providence Enjoy a taste of summer while helping the Food Bank. Join the chefs of Eastside Marketplace each Thursday evening, July 9th through August 27th, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. as they cook for a cause. For $3 per person, you will be able to enjoy great food and help your neighbors in need. The events will be held under a tent. Just look for the grills! All proceeds will benefit the Food Bank. To learn more about "Grill to Give" and Eastside Marketplace, please visit their website. The Junior League of RI Wine Tasting Fundraiser Saturday, July 18th, 11-2pm Greenvale Vineyards 582 Wapping Road, Portsmouth Attend a wine tasting at Greenvale Vineyards to support the Junior League of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, one of the community partners which the group supports. The event includes live jazz, Wacky Wine prizes a 50/50 drawing and more. Light picnic fare will be served. Tickets are $25, and children are free. To purchase tickets, and for more information visit www.jlri.org Ice Cream Social at Whole Foods Market Tuesday, July 28th, 6-8pm Whole Foods Market University Heights 601 North Main Street, Providence Calling all ice cream lovers! Whole Foods Market University Heights is hosting an Ice Cream Social to benefit the Food Bank on Tuesday, July 28th from 6pm until 8pm. In celebration of National Ice Cream Month, make your own sundae for just $5.00 and all of the proceeds will be donated to the Food Bank. The evening will also feature a special guest appearance by Paws, the mascot of the Pawtucket Red Sox. For more information, please contact Whole Foods at (401) 621-5990. Wil.O Design Studio's "Cut-A-Thon" to Benefit Food Bank Sunday, August 2nd, 12-5pm 935 Park Avenue, Cranston Get a fresh new look with a haircut from Wil.O Design Studios while also helping those in need. For your contribution of $50, you will receive a professional consultation and haircut, while also enjoying live entertainment and great food samples from local restaurants. All of the money raised will be donated to the Food Bank to help local families in need. For more information, please call Wil.O Design at (401) 865-6011.