Your Old Ride Can Drive Out Hunger
Shopping for a new vehicle this summer? If you’re not getting the trade-in value you want, consider donating! With the funds we receive from the sale of your vehicle, we can provide healthy food to the people we serve. It’s as simple as filling out a form and scheduling pick-up. Cars, trucks, boats, RVs, motorcycles, construction or farm equipment of any age, in any condition can help drive out hunger! Learn more and start the process.
Recipe: Cool Salsa for a Hot Day
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank‘s community nutrition team develops and shares nutritious, budget-friendly recipes that allow pantry guests at our member agencies to explore new ways to enjoy accessible foods, including seasonal, fresh, canned, and frozen produce. Through our Healthy Habits program, our team of culinary and nutrition professionals work directly with the Food Bank’s network of partner agencies and their guests to provide relevant, practical, and science-based nutrition information to our communities.
Our summer peach salsa is made with canned peaches, a regularly-available item in our member agency food pantries, and costs just $0.58 per serving.
Summer Peach Salsa (6 servings)
You’ll need:
– a 15-oz can of sliced peaches (*or use ripe, fresh peaches if you have them!)
– a large tomato (*can be swapped for canned diced tomatoes!)
– ½ red onion
– ½ green bell pepper
– ½ yellow bell pepper
– a jalapeño (*can be swapped for canned pickled jalapeños!)
– a lime
– ¼ tsp salt
– black pepper, to taste
Instructions:
1.) Wash hands with soap and water.
2.) Wipe off the tops of any canned goods you are using. Open using can opener. Drain and rinse peaches under water.
3.) Wash all fresh produce under running water.
4.) Using a cutting board and sharp knife, cut all fresh produce (except lime) and remove seeds from peppers. Dice the peaches into small pieces.
5.) Add your cut produce to a large bowl and add salt. Cut the lime in half and squeeze juice into the bowl.
6.) (*Optional: add cilantro, if it is available to you, or any of your favorite seasonings, to taste.) Mix well.
And there you have it: a budget-friendly side dish, appetizer, or snack that’s sure to be a crowd pleaser. Serve with your favorite whole grain tortilla chips! May be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for 3 days.
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank serves as the central hub for food distribution across the state, ensuring that nutritious food reaches those who need it most. Through donations, federal programs, and community partnerships, the Food Bank supports a network of agencies working to eliminate hunger in Rhode Island.
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