Rhode Island Community Food Bank - Page 6 of 15

Who’s on the Board?

Nonprofit 12/24/2021

Mission statement: The Rhode Island Community Food Bank’s mission is to improve the quality of life for all Rhode Islanders by advancing solutions to...

Andrew Schiff

Government 11/26/2021

Selfless commitment to others is more than an aspiration for Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank – it’s his job. Every...

THE RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY Food Bank released Monday its annual Status Report on Hunger in Rhode Island, which notes that racial inequities and food insecurity remain high. Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff, pictured, feels the COVID-19 pandemic made things worse for communities of color. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

R.I. food bank: Food insecurity, racial inequities still problematic

Food & Agriculture 11/22/2021

PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island’s economy gradually recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic, food insecurity remains high, affording adequate food is still a challenge for...

Centreville Bank awards $424,600 in grants to 17 R.I., Conn. organizations

Financial Services 11/15/2021

WEST WARWICK - Centreville Bank through its charitable foundation recently announced $424,600 in grants for 17 organizations in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Rhode Island recipients...

R.I. Foundation to match up to $60,000 for Trinity Rep, Food...

Art & Culture 11/02/2021

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation will match public donations to Trinity Repertory Company this season and provide an equal grant to the Rhode...

Andrew Schiff / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

5 questions with Andrew Schiff

Food & Agriculture 10/29/2021

5Q: Andrew Schiff | CEO, Rhode Island Community Food Bank 1. Has the need for food and support increased or decreased this year? During...

BankRI donates $10K to R.I. Community Food Bank

Financial Services 09/06/2021

PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island recently donated $10,000 to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, according to a news release. The donations reflect collections from...

Group launched by Calif. health care system donates $105K to R.I....

Health Services 08/15/2021

PROVIDENCE – A national charitable group has announced a total of more than $100,000 in donations to three nonprofits in the Ocean State. The MolinaCares...

Washington Trust collects 8.7 tons of peanut butter during 2021 donation...

Financial Services 07/19/2021

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. collected 8.7 tons of peanut butter through monetary and in-kind donations during its annual fundraiser, according to a...