Tag: Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Nonprofits not worried about giving fatigue after storms
In the span of roughly four weeks, the southern coast of the United States and the island of Puerto Rico were ravaged by multiple...
Bequests to family members favored over nonprofits in R.I. estate plans
Losing Joyce, his wife of 25 years, to ovarian cancer in 2007 reignited Ed C. Jankowski’s relationship with the Catholic Church, specifically St. Joseph’s...
Rhode Islanders come to aid of Hurricane Harvey victims
PROVIDENCE – In the wake of what some are calling a storm for the ages, Rhode Islanders are banding together to aid those who...
Despite nearly 300 corporate donors, R.I.’s food bank waging uphill battle
Every Monday and Thursday Julie Guerin travels the 2 miles from her home in Cumberland to the 65-acre Historic Metcalf-Franklin Farm, where she helps...
Summer is here and vulnerable R.I.ers face serious food insecurity
It is a seeming contradiction that during the height of the growing season in Rhode Island, food scarcity is at its most acute.
The reason:...
Samuel Howard
Samuel Howard has been hired as communications coordinator for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. He previously served as marketing and social media coordinator...
Many restaurants give generously to charity
The National Restaurant Association recently surveyed its members about their participation in community activities. Responding restaurateurs were mostly owners of single, mid-priced restaurants –...
