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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, and how we come together around the problem.
Parents, Mark Your Calendars!
April 11-17 is the Week of the Young Child! Every April, the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) invites families, educators, and communities to come together for this joyful celebration of early learning, young children, and the adults who support them.
This year, the RI Food Bank, Ocean State Media, and other Rhode Island organizations are coming together to host a special (and free!) Kick Off Celebration at the Providence Children’s Museum on Saturday, April 11.
Then, Monday through Friday during the Week of the Young Child, parents and educators are encouraged to engage little ones in a number of fun, free, and educational virtual activities. For more information about these activities and the kick-off event, visit Ocean State Media’s website.
Less Than a Week ’til 401Gives!
Since 2020, 401Gives has brought Rhode Islanders together to make a difference for the local nonprofits that deliver vital services to our communities. This year, 401Gives will take place from 6 AM on Tuesday, March 31 through 6 PM on Wednesday, April 1.
Make your gift to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank early: early bird gifts will be matched, dollar for dollar! Starting at 6 AM on the 31st, the first $20,000 donated on the 401Gives site will be matched by the Papitto Opportunity Connection. Maximum match per donor, per nonprofit is $500.
Bookmark the RI Food Bank’s 401Gives page, and set your alarm so your gift can go twice as far!
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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