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Food or funds? 💭
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September 10, 2026

Q: Which should I donate – food or funds?A: Yes. If you’ve ever wondered, “Which should I donate – food or funds?” our answer to you is, “yes!” In all seriousness, both methods of support are deeply appreciated and make a difference in the fight against hunger in the Ocean State. During September, Hunger Action […]

September is Hunger Action Month 🟧
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September 1, 2026

How You Can Take Action this Hunger Action Month Each September, food banks across the country come together to advance solutions to one big problem: hunger. And the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is no exception. The need for food assistance in the Ocean State has grown exponentially over the last decade and shows no […]

What’s Fresh in the Warehouse 🚚🍅
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August 20, 2026

Founded in 1982, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that works to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger. The Food Bank serves as the central food distribution hub across a statewide network of 140 member agencies. Through donations, federal […]

One Year of Impact: Melissa’s First Year in Rhode Island
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August 4, 2026

One Year of Impact: Melissa’s First Year as CEO One year ago today, Melissa Cherney walked through the doors of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank as CEO for the first time. Since then, she’s traveled the state, gotten to know our member agencies, and has witnessed how Rhode Islanders show up for their neighbors […]