The Rhode Island Community Food Bank sounded the alarm last week that because of a dramatic incraease in the number of people served monthly — 82,000 or a 50% increase from pre-pandemic levels …
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By JOHN HOWELL
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9/19/24
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Three weeks remain for members of the community to take part in Bank Rhode Island's (BankRI) $10,000 matching gift challenge in support of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Donors can double the impact of their gift by donating to the Food Bank
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8/4/21
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Massey matches listener donations A matching fundraising effort was spearheaded by Jeffrey H. Massey, President and Founder of Massey Associates Inc., a Retirement Wealth Advisory firm, and host of the popular Massey On MoneyT Radio Show. Jeff asked
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7/1/21
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By ARDEN BASTIA Since the COVID-19 lockdown in March, food insecurity throughout the state has risen, according to Paul Salera, director of Westbay Community Action, and Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Salera said, in an
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By ARDEN BASTIA
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11/26/20
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The Rhode Island Community Food Bank kicked off its annual Holiday Drive at a time when they are distributing 30% more food than in previous years due to the effects of COVID-19. "e;Since the outbreak of the pandemic, we've seen a huge increase in the
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11/19/20
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