Tag: food banks
Federal budget leaves a big, beautiful question mark over R.I.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee sprung to action, pledging to “activate” his cabinet to prepare for federal funding cuts in a video clip released hours...
Hurting R.I. nonprofits eye offers of financial help
A federal funding freeze is putting the hurt on Farm Fresh Rhode Island, and now the nonprofit’s administrators are looking for any other funding...
BankRI donates $25K to local food pantries
PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island recently donated $25,000 to food banks across the state to help meet growing need as food costs rise, according...
Washington Trust donates $21K to local hunger-relief agencies
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. recently donated $21,000 to 21 food banks or other hunger-relief agencies throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut, according...
U.S. food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – United States food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge...
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