You’re Invited
Food Access Advocacy Day
Tues., April 28, 2026 • 3:30-4 PM
RI State House • House Chamber • 82 Smith St, Providence, RI • Visitor Info
Allow extra time to find parking • Enter via Smith St
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank is seeking volunteers to join us at the Rhode Island State House to advocate for increased funding for our work: April 28th at 3:30 PM.
With food insecurity rising and future reductions to the SNAP program still expected, the Food Bank needs more support from our state than ever. Champions in the House and Senate have put forth companion bills to Governor Dan McKee’s FY27 budget that would provide an additional $3 million to the Food Bank in FY27 (S2237 and H7259).
Join us for a volunteer opportunity at the State House where we’ll direct you to House Chambers to speak directly with your representative in support of the RI Food Bank. We’ll provide helpful talking points and tips for engaging your legislator. This opportunity is a brief window – 3:30 – 4 PM – so be sure to arrive early to find parking and make your way to House Chambers.
Member Agencies: please RSVP via email to Hope Indeglia O’Brien.
Read the Legislation
- FY27 Proposed State Budget: Governor McKee’s state budget includes an allocation of $2 million to the Food Bank.
- House Bill 7259: Proposes that the Food Bank’s allocation be increased to $3 million.
- Senate Bill 2237: Proposes that the Food Bank’s allocation be increased to $3 million.
🚨 ACTION ALERT 🚨
Contact Your Legislators
Tell our lawmakers: an investment in the RI Food Bank is an investment in Rhode Island! One of the most powerful things you can do is contact your legislators to share your support for the RI Food Bank and this legislation (S2237 and H7259). Our helpful Email Your Legislators tool makes it easy.
Spread the Word
Once you've emailed your legislators, the next thing you can do is help spread the word. We've got you covered with sample messages and images.
Sample Post: More than 102,000 Rhode Islanders turned to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank's network during the fall federal shutdown alone. With high costs of living and federal policies still uncertain, state funding is critical to keeping food on the table for families across our state. Bills have been introduced in the House (H7259) and Senate (S2237) that would increase the Food Bank's state budget allocation, but lawmakers need to hear from us to understand that this is a priority. Use this easy online tool to show your support - it takes less than 2 minutes: rifoodbank.org/email-my-legislator
Additional Resources
Founded in 1982, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank ("the Food Bank" or "RI Food Bank") serves as the central hub for food distribution across its state-wide network of 137 member agencies, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Through donations, federal programs, and community partnerships, the Food Bank works to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.
The RI Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible as allowed by law.
Rhode Island Community Food Bank︱rifoodbank.org︱(401) 942-6325︱200 Niantic Avenue, Providence RI 02907︱contactus@rifoodbank.org
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