Donor Spotlight

November 20^th is the biggest celebration of philanthropy in Rhode Island - National Philanthropy Day.

Each year on National Philanthropy Day, the AFP-RI Chapter honors a individuals, corporations, businesses and service organizations which have made extraordinary contributions to philanthropy in Rhode Island.  As part of National Philanthropy Day, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is honoring the following individuals as our Partners in Philanthropy:

George Germon & Johanne Killeen, Owners, Al Forno Restaurant

The RI Community Food Bank is pleased to honor our friends, George German and Johanne Kileen, Owners of Al Forno Restaurant.   For years, George and Johanne have generously supported the work of the Food Bank, including the Community Kitchen culinary job-training program.  Most recently, the enthusiastic duo graciously served as Guest Chefs for our 5th Annual Chef & Vintner Dinner. They created a delicious menu from their cookbook On Top of Spaghetti… for 150 guests!

Tracey Cugno, Director of Development, Rhode Island PBS

Tracey Cugno, Director of Development at RI PBS has been a dedicated Food Bank volunteer for many years, most recently as a key member of Women Ending Hunger, tackling special projects that improve the health and well-being of women and children served by the Food Bank.  With amazing leadership and guidance from Tracey, the Food Bank was able to develop a PBS show, Common $ense Cooking.  Tracey’s creativity, enthusiasm and encouragement were invaluable throughout the project.