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Together with advocates from around the state, in late April, we engaged the RI General Assembly in support of legislation that would allocate $3 million in additional funding to help feed Rhode Islanders. Now, it’s time for the bill to be heard by the House Finance Committee.
There’s still time to express your support: email your Representative by 3 PM this Thursday, May 14th. The easy-to-use tool on our website helps you send a message in 5 minutes or less.
TIP: Customizing the sample message helps ensure your email gets opened!
Springtime Healthy Habits Recipes
It’s officially springtime! As the days grow longer and the weather trends warmer, you may find yourself craving lighter meals with more fresh produce.
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s Community Nutrition team develops delicious, seasonal recipes using cost-effective ingredients that can be swapped with canned, frozen, or fresh ingredients – whatever you have on-hand.
This Mediterranean Salad is packed with fresh veggies, protein, and healthy fats. Try it as a make-ahead weeknight dinner, or bring it to a Memorial Day get together. View our full list of recipes.
Founded in 1982, the Rhode Island Community 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 in RI. 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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