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Friday, December 13, 2013

Support the Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Gifts that Give Back

Help alleviate hunger with the purchase of one of our Gifts that Give Back. A significant percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these items goes directly to the Food Bank. To purchase items that are not available online, call Kathy Correia at (401) 230-1673 or via email. Shipping costs may apply.

365 Food Calendars 2014: $15

Mouth-watering recipes and stunning food photos make this the perfect gift for your favorite foodie -- and every penny benefits the Food Bank.

This full-color, professionally designed wall calendar was the brainchild of 16-year-old chef and food blogger Catherine Amoriggi of Warwick.  

Each month features one of her original recipes, along with facts about hunger and information about the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. She’s also included a variety of “food days,” like National Brown Bag It Day.

Thanks to the following retailers for selling these calendars and donating all the proceeds to the Food Bank:
Barrington Books, 184 County Road, Barrington
Books on the Square, 471 Angell Street, Providence
Farmstead, 186 Wayland Avenue, Providence
The French Bulldog, a Consignment Shop for the Unique, 850 Main Street, East Greenwich
Stock Culinary Goods, 756 Hope Street, Providence
Twice Told Tales, 2145 Broad Street, Cranston

You may also purchase the calendar by contacting the Food Bank. We can ship it to you or to your friends and family across the country. Call us at 401-230-1673 or email kcorreia@rifoodbank  to place your order.

2014 City Dining Cards: $20

Back by popular demand, City Dining Cards has put together a fresh "deck" of 50 cards that gives you $10 off the price of a $30 meal at great local restaurants. Each deck costs $20. If you buy online and enter the code RIFOODBANK at checkout, $11 of the purchase price will go directly to the RI Community Food Bank. You can also purchase City Dining Cards directly from the Food Bank office.

Download Bandwagon's "Three Sides of Hunger" Songs

This award-winning classic charity recording, Three Sides of Hunger, was first released in 1986 and features 150 of Rhode Island's notable musicians, politicians, media professionals, religious leaders and activists. 

Producer Al Gomes conceived the album  to elevate awareness of the plight of the poor in America and raise money for those American agencies that aid the hungry and homeless.

The music continues to support Rhode Islanders in need through downloads of the songs. Every penny raised through downloads benefits the Food Bank.

Featured artists include John Cafferty, Cheryl Wheeler, Mark Cutler, Gail Greenwood, Dan Moretti, Thom Enright and Jim Beaupre.

To purchase the songs on "Three Sides of Hunger, " click here.

Mr. Potato Head License Plates
 
When your vehicle sports a Mr. Potato Head license plate, everyone will know you care about the issue of hunger in Rhode Island. Mr. Potato Head license plates cost $41.50 (one-time only fee) in addition to your registration fee. 

Twenty dollars of the purchase price benefits the Food Bank; the remainder covers administration costs. Mr. Potato Head license plates were first issued in 2002 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Hasbro’s creation of the iconic toy.

  
Reusable Shopping Bags: $3.99

These beautiful reusable shopping bags were created with the help of Women Ending Hunger, a volunteer organization that supports the Food Bank with great ideas, energy and advocacy.

Food Bank Aprons: $10

The perfect gift for the great chef or grill master in your life. These aprons are made of durable denim to hold up to the toughest culinary challenges!


 For more information on the work of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, click here.