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Looking for a Gift for that Special Person who has Everything?

Are you looking for that special gift? Are you stuck on what to give those closest to you? If so, a gift to their favorite charity may be the perfect choice.

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank has some unique gift giving opportunities that your loved one will enjoy:

Food Bank Apron

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is pleased to make our volunteer apron available for purchase. These high-quality, durable pieces will make the perfect gift for that special grill master in your life, while helping the Food Bank provide food to those in need. Each apron is $10, and can be shipped for an additional fee of $5. For more information, or to purchase your apron, contact Jill Gonsalves at (401) 942-6325 x210 or via email.

Mr. Potato Head Plates

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Mr. Potato Head, a favorite toy designed by Hasbro in Rhode Island, the state is issuing Mr. Potato Head license plates.

Continuing their strong commitment in the fight against hunger, Hasbro, Inc., manufacturer of Mr. Potato Head, has generously offered to donate all proceeds from the sale of these plates to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. For more information and an order form, please click here.

The TV Maitre d' Cookbook

TV Maitre d', the popular television show, now has a companion cookbook featuring more than 100 restaurants and chefs. The new book was written by Joe Zito and Linda Beaulieu. Zito is the host of the television show, now in its fifth year, and Linda is an award-winning food writer and the author of three Rhode Island cookbooks.

The book is a delicious collection of more than 100 recipes from restaurants throughout Rhode Island, nearby Massachusetts and Connecticut. The book is available for $19.95, with $10 from each purchase being a direct donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Books may be purchased through the Food Bank, with shipping available for an additional $5. Price includes sales tax. For information on purchasing your copy, please call (401) 942-6325.

Dinner at Six: Voices from the Soup Kitchen

During the 1990's, acclaimed author Helen Hudson worked as a volunteer for soup kitchens in New Haven, Connecticut. After years of interaction and extensive interviews with "Guests," she wrote a book documenting the experiences. Feeling that the book could be a resource for food banks throughout the country, Helen and her family decided to publish the manuscript and donate copies to organizations that help the homeless and the hungry.

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is pleased to be a partner of Ms. Hudson, Wildfire Press and their generosity. All of the money raised through the sale of the book will be a direct donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Books are priced at $20 each and make great gifts. Price includes sales tax. For more information, or to order your copy, please contact Michael Cerio via email.