RI Food Bank
@RIFoodBank
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Improving the quality of life of all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to the problem of hunger.
Providence, RI
Joined May 2009
The RI Community Food Bank is seeking a Chief Philanthropy Officer to lead fundraising, communications, and volunteer engagement. Know someone passionate about making a difference? Encourage them to apply:
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Our Director of Communications, Kate MacDonald, joins the Voices in Health podcast from Wheelhouse Health to discuss what a food bank does and why no one is “just hungry.” 🎙️ Listen here:
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The Food Bank will be closed on Monday, August 11th but will reopen for regularly-scheduled operations on Tuesday, August 12th. If you are in need of immediate assistance, please dial @liveunitedri's 211 hotline.
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The RI Community Food Bank, alongside partners including @FarmFreshRI and @RIFoodCouncil, stand in support of this legislation. Thank you, @SenJackReed, for working to strengthen food security and economic development. (1/1).
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In the wake of SNAP cuts introduced in budget reconciliation, @SenJackReed is championing the bipartisan Strengthening Local Food Security Act to boost local food access & support farmers. 🧵
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Our own Kate MacDonald joined @KRaeTrafficWJAR on @Studio10WJAR @NBC10 to talk about rising food insecurity in RI. The Food Bank helps feed 89,000 people each month through our network of member agencies. Watch to learn how you can help:
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In this segment of Studio10, Kate MacDonald of the Rhode Island Food Bank sits down with Krystin Rae to talk more about the increased need for food many Rhode I
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RT @SenJackReed: With food prices up & food banks seeing rising demand, we’ve got to enact bipartisan solutions. Teaming up w/ @JimJustice_….
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Our community nutrition team & @BooksAreWings teamed up to bring donated books to Kids Cafe! At @epbgc, kids picked out a book to keep while enjoying a nutritious meal. 📚🍽️ Learn more about the RI Food Bank’s Kids Cafe program:
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Fresh, local food makes a quick stop at our warehouse before heading to RI pantries! Last week, @farmfreshri dropped off corn & cukes from @fourtownfarm via @hopesharvestri, and @confredafarms donated beautiful squash & zucchini. Thank you all!🌽🚚💨
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A staggering 38% of #RhodeIsland households face food insecurity. We need your support to make waves against hunger this summer with #BankRI’s annual food & fund drive. Give online by Aug. 15:
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RT @NoellaChel: Not to be dramatic, but I nearly cried over skirt steak and organic eggs. The food pantry really said, “Eat good, babe,” af….
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RT @P3NGUINGIRL: S/O to the @RIFoodBank for all they do! . Learn more:
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Learn about the Food Bank's mission, vision, values, what we do, who we serve, and more. You can also find our reports here.
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RT @DavesMarketRI: Summer Food Drive! Please help us help our neighbors in need - Dave's Fresh Marketplace matches ALL Donations during our….
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Our community nutrition team supports partner agencies & guests with tips & recipes, like this $0.58/serving summer peach salsa—fresh, easy, & made with pantry staples! Try it today:
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We are so grateful to @RISpeaker and the @RIHouseofReps for voting to increase the Food Bank's funding in the FY26 budget. At a time when food insecurity in RI is higher than ever and we're serving a record #, this funding is critical. Thank you for your support and leadership.
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A strong SNAP program doesn’t just help individuals — it strengthens entire communities. When families have enough to eat, we all thrive. Thank you to @SenJackReed and @SenWhitehouse for working to #ProtectSNAP.
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Grateful for the leadership of @SenJackReed in speaking out against proposed federal cuts to SNAP. At today's press conf. he spoke about the catastrophic impact these cuts will have. Thanks also to Kate Brewster from the @JonnycakeCtr and Rev. Sullivan from Pete & Andy's Pantry.
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In observance of Memorial Day, the Food Bank will be closed. Please dial 2-1-1 if you are in need of assistance during our closure.
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