Historic Highs
The 2025 Status Report on Hunger report captures a pivotal moment for Rhode Island. When the federal government shutdown occurred in the fall, it exposed just how fragile food security remains for tens of thousands of our neighbors.
Read or Download the Report:
Sources
- Food Insecurity Data: The RI Life Index – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island; Brown University School of Public Health
- WIC Data: The Food and Nutrition Assistance Landscape: Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Report – US Department of Agriculture
- SNAP Data: Rhode Island SNAP Fact Sheet – Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
- Number Served: RI Community Food Bank
Founded in 1982, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank serves as the central hub for food distribution across its state-wide network of 137 member agencies, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Through donations, federal programs, and community partnerships, the Food Bank works to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.
The RI Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Rhode Island Community Food Bank︱rifoodbank.org︱(401) 942-6325︱200 Niantic Avenue, Providence RI 02907︱contactus@rifoodbank.org
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