Increase the Food Bank's Budget Allocation

Increase the Food Bank's Budget Allocation

Governor McKee's FY27 budget proposal included a $2 million allocation for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, to support food acquisition at a time when the need is greater than ever.
While we're grateful to the Governor for including the Food Bank in his budget proposal, the unprecedented need Rhode Islanders are currently facing far outpaces the funding offered.

Our legislators, Senator Tiara Mack and Representative Scott Slater's, submitted bills proposing an increased investment in the Food Bank, totaling $3 million. (House bill 7259 and Senate bill 2237)

$3 million = 3 million pounds of food, feeding Rhode ...

Governor McKee's FY27 budget proposal included a $2 million allocation for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, to support food acquisition at a time when the need is greater than ever.
While we're grateful to the Governor for including the Food Bank in his budget proposal, the unprecedented need Rhode Islanders are currently facing far outpaces the funding offered.

Our legislators, Senator Tiara Mack and Representative Scott Slater's, submitted bills proposing an increased investment in the Food Bank, totaling $3 million. (House bill 7259 and Senate bill 2237)

$3 million = 3 million pounds of food, feeding Rhode Islanders for two months.

In recent years, the Food Bank and its network of member agencies have seen a steady decline in food donations from individuals and community groups. To make up this gap, the Food Bank uses its purchasing power by collaborating with and buying in bulk from various partners. 

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