2018 Status Report:
Food Inflation Adds to Food Insecurity
Food Inflation Adds to Food Insecurity
Many Rhode Islanders
are reaping the benefits from economic prosperity and increased employment
opportunities yet low-income families are still struggling to make ends meet.
In our latest Status Report on Hunger, learn how rising food costs far exceed
advances in wages, leading to food insecurity for many of our neighbors in
need.
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Holiday Open House:
Saturday, December 8, 9 am to Noon
Saturday, December 8, 9 am to Noon
Join us for the Food
Bank’s annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, December 8 from 9:00 am to
noon. This free, family-friendly event will include Food Bank tours,
nutrition education demos and recipe samples, live music and holiday
refreshments. Attendees are encouraged to bring donations of food or funds to
help our neighbors in need during the holiday season and winter ahead.
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Thanksgiving Side Dish:
Sage Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts
Sage Sweet Potatoes with Walnuts
As a small token of
our appreciation for your generosity towards those in need, here’s a special
recipe created by our Healthy Habits nutrition education team. Healthy Habits
empowers food pantry clients to make smarter, healthier choices.
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© 2018 Rhode Island Community Food Bank
200 Niantic Avenue
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 942‑MEAL (6325)
Email: [contactus@rifoodbank.org]