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Happy Holidays from the Food Bank
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As the
New Year approaches, please accept our gratitude for supporting the Rhode
Island Community Food Bank this year. By donating food and funds, attending
our events, volunteering, advocating for those in need or spreading
awareness about hunger in our state, you enable us to help Rhode Islanders
who are truly struggling. Thank you so much for being part of the effort!
Watch
our video holiday card>>>
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Patriots Owner Robert Kraft Visits
Community Kitchen
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New
England Patriots owner and philanthropist Robert Kraft visited the Food
Bank this week to meet students in the Community Kitchen culinary job
training program. Mr. Kraft recently supported the program with a $100,000
grant. Through Community Kitchen, low-income and unemployed adults acquire
skills and find jobs in the hospitality industry.
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IRA Charitable Rollover Extended for 2014
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The
Senate just passed the Tax Increase Prevention Act of 2014, which includes
an extension through December 31, 2014 of the IRA Charitable Rollover.
President Obama is expected to sign the bill in the coming days. If you are
age 70 ½ or older, you can contribute up to $100,000 directly from your IRA
to a qualified charity without incurring income tax on the distribution.
Congress only extended this provision through the end of 2014, so you need
to act quickly to take advantage of this giving opportunity.
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