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This Tuesday: Show up for food security
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April 22, 2026

There’s still time to show up for food security in Rhode Island. Tuesday, April 28 is coming up fast, and we’re still looking for friends of the Food Bank to show their support at the Rhode Island State House! If you’ve been wanting to get involved, this is an excellent opportunity to volunteer for a […]

⚠️ Volunteer Opportunity: Fight Food Insecurity in RI
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April 11, 2026

ACTION ALERT: The Food Bank is seeking volunteers to join us at the Rhode Island State House to advocate for increased funding for our work on Tuesday, April 28th at 3:30 PM. We are so grateful to Governor Dan McKee, who included us in his FY27 budget for $2 million. But with food insecurity rising, […]

Support the Food Bank This 401Gives
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March 31, 2026

One in three households in Rhode Island is experiencing food insecurity. It’s our neighbors. Our colleagues. Our friends. Hunger hides in plain sight and shows up in surprising places. Each month, the RI Food Bank‘s network of member agencies provides access to food for more than 89,000 Rhode Islanders. With changes to SNAP and high […]

“We can be angry and hold hope at the same time.”
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March 25, 2026

The only way we’re going to solve this is if we’re all working together, linking arms, and building a movement to end hunger. Rhode Island Community Food Bank CEO, Melissa Cherney, joined Ian Donnis on Ocean State Media last week, to talk about the need for food assistance, the impact of SNAP changes on RI, […]