BankNewport, OPIA drive to benefit Community Food Bank

Posted 7/3/14

The community is invited to join BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance Agency (OPIA) this summer to show support for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in its efforts to provide food for local …

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BankNewport, OPIA drive to benefit Community Food Bank

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The community is invited to join BankNewport and OceanPoint Insurance Agency (OPIA) this summer to show support for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank in its efforts to provide food for local children in need. 

Beginning Monday, July 7 through Saturday, July 19, all BankNewport and OPIA locations will be collection locations for community donations of “kid friendly” food items, including breakfast cereal, granola bars, canned/bagged pasta meals, mac’n’cheese and peanut butter. All items are non-perishable and are not limited to specific brand names. 

During the school year, many children have access to healthy and nutritious meals, however that comes to a halt when summer vacation begins. BankNewport and OPIA are excited to be able to make an impact to improve the lives of many children this summer. 

“Summer is a challenging time for thousands of Rhode Island families who are struggling to put food on the table,” said Andrew Schiff, chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “When school lets out for the summer, children who normally receive free or reduced-price lunches miss out on that important source of nutrition. Summer is also a season when we see a big drop-off in donations, as people focus on leisure-time activities. We are enormously grateful to BankNewport for participating in our Summer Food Drive so that we can keep the shelves stocked at food pantries across the state all summer long.”

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