A record number of Rhode Islanders (84,400+ per month) are currently seeking food assistance. Each legislative session, the Food Bank advocates for policies that help low-income families and individuals receive healthy, nutritious foods. This session, our policy priorities are simple:
Maintain State funding for the Food Bank at least at the current $800,000, enabling us to continue to distribute food to more than 85,000 people a month.
Pass Healthy School Meals for All legislation to provide free breakfast and lunch to all Rhode Island public school students.
Protect SNAP and WIC benefits from federal cuts. These nutrition programs are critical to the health and food security of low-income Rhode Islanders.
Take Action
Support these priorities by contacting your legislators to let them know food security is crucial to the health and wellbeing of Rhode Islanders.
Did You Know…
- 38% of Rhode Island families can’t afford adequate food.
- Low-income families missed an estimated 42 million meals this year.
- Basic annual household expenses for a single parent with two children reached $82,239 in 2024.
- The Food Bank’s 147 member agencies are serving a record 84,400 Rhode Islanders per month.
Other Ways to Get Involved
Donate Food
Learn how you can start a food drive to benefit the Food Bank. See a list of needed food and download posters and materials.
Start a Drive
Host a Virtual Fundraiser
Set up an online fundraiser to raise money with your friends, family, or colleagues.
Learn More
Volunteer
We welcome small groups for select weekday shifts. Learn more and find out how to sign up.
Volunteer Opportunities