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Serving More Rhode Islanders Than Ever
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank currently serves an average of 89,000 Rhode Islanders a month – more than ever before. Our network of member agencies welcome guests like Crystal, a nursing student and single mom of 3. While she’s in school, Crystal relies on St. Mary of the Bay food pantry in Warren as a reliable source of food for her family. “I put my pride aside for my children. I can always count on having something nutritious for them.”
Warehouse Highlights
Fresh, local, and culturally familiar foods make a quick stop at our warehouse before heading to member agencies – and there’s plenty to see! Yesterday, Farm Fresh RI dropped off corn and cucumbers from Four Town Farm, gleaned through their Hope’s Harvest program, still warm from the sun when it arrived! The gorgeous, local produce didn’t end there: our friends at Confreda Farms also delivered beautiful summer squash and zucchini, which is bound for our pantries across the state.
Nourishing Food and Reads!
The Food Bank‘s community nutrition team continues its partnership with Books are Wings to bring donated children’s books to our Kids Cafe program. Pictured here, community nutrition manager Flannery Sullivan chats with a young friend at the East Providence Boys & Girls Club about their favorite books. The kids were thrilled to pick out a book to keep as they enjoyed an evening meal provided by Kids Cafe.
Click here to learn more about the Food Bank’s Kids Cafe program.
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Providence, RI, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (“the Food Bank” or “RI Food Bank”) serves as the central hub for food distribution across its state-wide network of 147 member agencies/food pantries, 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 │ 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence RI 02907 │ (401) 942-6325 (main) │ rifoodbank.org