RI FOOD BANK WELCOMES JODI MESOLELLA AS NEW DIRECTOR OF ANNUAL GIVING & DONOR SERVICES Director brings major gifts experience and track record in donor stewardship PROVIDENCE, R.I. – (June 25, 2026) The Rhode Island Community Food Bank announces Jodi Mesolella as its new Director of Annual Giving & Donor Services. Mesolella joins the Food […]
How the RI Food Bank Keeps Food Out of Landfills This Earth Day, we’re highlighting the ways the Rhode Island Community Food Bank works to make sure food stays out of landfills, whether it’s nourishing neighbors or being turned into nutrient-rich soil. According to Feeding America, every year in the U.S., 38% of food goes […]
RI Food Bank CEO Chairs National Policy Advocacy Committee Melissa Cherney is appointed Chair of Feeding America’s Policy Engagement and Advocacy Committee (PEAC) The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is proud to recognize CEO, Melissa Cherney, for her appointment to Chair of Feeding America‘s Policy Engagement and Advocacy Committee (PEAC), a national leadership role helping […]
RI Community Food Bank Reinforces Need for Support, Partnership McKee Budget Proposes Additional Funding for Hunger Relief Melissa Cherney, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, released the following statement in response to Governor Dan McKee’s January 13th, 2026 State of the State Address and his plan to allocate $2 million to the organization […]
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