Food Bank News

News and updates from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank about hunger issues in our state.

Food insecurity rises; Food Bank worried about funding cuts
  • News

January 31, 2025

Boston Globe, January 30, 2025 | The food bank is asking lawmakers to restore a proposed $250,000 cut in Governor McKee’s budget, especially in light of potential federal funding changes PROVIDENCE — The R.I. Community Food Bank is asking lawmakers to restore a proposed cut to the nonprofit’s funding this year, fearing the rising number of […]

Partnership With Books Are Wings Feeds Imagination
  • News

October 23, 2024

The Food Bank’s Kids Cafe program brings healthy evening meals to four after-school programs serving children at risk of hunger. Food Bank chefs and nutrition experts prepare and deliver approximately 400 healthy meals daily, at no cost to our partner sites or to the families they serve. Last week at the YMCA of Pawtucket, students […]

Andrew Schiff to Retire
  • News

September 20, 2024

ANDREW SCHIFF TO LEAVE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK WITH LEGACY OF SERVICE AND COMPASSION Longtime CEO to Retire from the Organization in 2025 PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Community Food Bank announced today that Andrew Schiff, who has served as chief executive officer for more than 17 years, will retire from the organization in […]

Empty Shelves a Cause for Concern During Hunger Action Month
  • In the Press

September 10, 2024

Each September during Hunger Action Month, food banks across the country raise awareness of the problem of hunger and the far-reaching impact it has on our communities. This year, the need in our state is especially dire. Each month 82,600 people visit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s member agencies – 50% more than before […]