Food Bank News

News and updates from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank about hunger issues in our state.

Food Bank receives $500K grant to address racial disparities in food insecurity
  • In the Press

August 29, 2023

The Food Bank recently received a grant from Feeding America’s Food Security Equity Impact Fund to help address the root causes of racial disparities regarding food insecurity. The funding will support the West Elmwood Housing Development Corp.’s Sankofa Initiative.

Legislators Tour the Food Bank, Talk Food Assistance
  • In the Press

August 21, 2023

Capitol TV joined Rhode Island legislative leaders for a tour of the Food Bank to see how State investments help to distribute nutritious food to our neighbors in need.

Food Bank Receives Feeding America Grant on Behalf of Sankofa Initiative
  • News

August 17, 2023

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank has received a $500,000 grant from the Feeding America Food Security Equity Impact Fund on behalf of the Sankofa Initiative.

Op-Ed: Families & Food Banks Need Vital Support
  • Op-Ed

June 23, 2023

Representative Julie Casimiro penned a powerful op-ed about the dire need for food assistance for Rhode Island families.