Posts Tagged ‘RI Food Bank’
To Do in RI: Music Awards to benefit the RI Community Food Bank – MONDAY
Motif Magazine Music Awards to Benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank On March 24th, 6pm at Fete Music Hall, 103 Dike St, in Providence, Motif Magazine’s Music Awards will be holding a significant food drive to benefit the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Attendees are asked to bring non-perishable food items as part of…
Read MoreSouper Bowl event raises $300K for RI Food Bank at critical time
Narragansett Bay Insurance (NBIC), a Heritage Insurance Company, participated in a ‘Souper Bowl of Caring’ event in Cranston, Rhode Island. This annual event, scheduled around the NFL’s Super Bowl Championship, raises money to fight hunger and support food charities nationwide. NBC 10 Rhode Island hosted a telethon to collect donations for the Rhode Island Food…
Read More38% of us are now food insecure. Another year, another increase. RI Food Bank’s annual report.
2024 STATUS REPORT ON HUNGER SHOWS STARTLING NEED IN RI – Food Insecurity Reaches Record High at 38% of Rhode Island households The Rhode Island Community Food Bank released its 2024 Status Report on Hunger in Rhode Island, which shows a record high number of Rhode Island households are food insecure. Major findings of the…
Read MoreRI Food Bank struggles keeping up with demand – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea (Note: This article is shared through agreement with The Rhode Island Current) As food insecurity continues to surge across the state, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is sounding the alarm that more of its shelves are empty at its Providence distribution center. Between July 2023 and June 2024, the food bank…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: BankNewport highlights 2022 investment in Rhode Island
BankNewport charitable gifts for 2022
Read MoreBanshee Fest 2022 – paranormal themed fundraiser for RI Food Bank
Banshee Fest 2022, a Paranormal themed fundraiser for the RI Community Food Bank, will be held on Saturday, May 14th at noon at the Elks Lodge #1697, 60 Clyde Street in West Warwick. Admission is $10, payable at the door. The event is open to all ages. Attendees are asked to bring a non-perishable donation(s)…
Read MoreBankNewport Highlights 2021 Community Investment
Contributions over $1.2 Million in Support of Over 350 Local Nonprofits BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2021 philanthropic efforts resulted in over $1.2 million awarded to over 350 nonprofits in Rhode Island. The donations include all grants, sponsorships, community contributions from local branches, and year-end proactive and holiday support totaling $74,000 to nonprofits that…
Read MoreRegency Cigar Emporium’s 13th annual RI Food Bank fundraiser
Regency Cigar Emporium kicked off its annual fundraiser for Rhode Island Community Food Bank this week with the goal of raising more than $150,000 to feed families across the Ocean State. And issues a challenge to RI companies. Regency started the initiative as a food drive in 2008, and last year they raised more than $105,000.…
Read More33rd Annual Scouting for Food Drive starts Nov. 7
The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America is hosting its 33rd Annual Scouting For Food Drive from November 7-14. Noting that the COVID-19 pandemic has increased regional food insecurity by 50%, this year’s annual food drive is even more important. The Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts – The Narragansett Council, Boy Scouts of America has pivoted,…
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