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

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Action Alert: 1/27 is RI Food Insecurity Day
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January 13, 2026

You’re Invited: Food Insecurity Awareness Day • RI State House LibraryTuesday, January 27, 2026 • 3 PM Join the Rhode Island Community Food Bank at the RI State House on January 27, 2026 for Food Insecurity Awareness Day, as we shine a light on hunger in our state and release our Status Report on Hunger. […]

Holiday Wishes & A Look Back at 2025
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December 23, 2025

Warm Wishes for Happy Holidays From all of us here at the RI Community Food Bank, happy holidays! Thank you for your partnership and generosity throughout the past year, and for embracing our CEO, Melissa Cherney, as a new Rhode Islander. However you celebrate, we hope it’s warm, happy, and healthy. Watch our holiday video […]

Introducing our First Holiday Gift Guide!❄️
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December 11, 2025

End 2025 on a High Note Finish this year strong with a gift that maximizes your charitable impact on the Food Bank’s mission. There are several ways to support our neighbors in need while potentially minimizing your tax burden. Reminder: Review recent tax law changes and consider how they might affect your giving this year […]

Rosy Works Full Time – But Pantry Visits are Still Essential
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December 5, 2025

“Prices are going up, but my salary is still the same.” Rosy was working full-time as a machine operator, but a reduction in her hours, coupled with rising grocery prices have made it increasingly difficult to keep up, despite picking up extra work delivering food. We sat down with her at the West End Community […]