| Last updated on December 26, 2008 |
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank provides quality food to people facing hunger through our network of certified member agencies. It also provides leadership and information to promote citizen action, advance government nutrition assistance, and promote private efforts aimed at developing effective solutions toward the elimination of hunger in Rhode Island.
Description:
Donated food is redistributed to the Food Bank's 300 member agency programs, which are emergency food providers such as food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. Through its member agencies, the Food Bank feeds hungry and poor people throughout communities in Rhode Island. An average of 8.3 pounds of donated food is distribute yearly to approximately 24,000 people each week. Nearly half of the food recipients are children.
History:
Founded in 1982, the Food Bank solicits and stores surplus food and grocery products donated by supermarkets, wholesalers, food processors, and local farmers. Another valuable source of food donations are food drives, the largest of which are Scouting For Food in November and the National Association of Letter Carriers Food Drive in May.
Contact person: Kelly Nichols, Volunteer Manager, (401) 942-6325 x256, (email)
Office fax number: (401) 942-2328
Address:
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200 Niantic Avenue
Providence, RI 02907-3150
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Web Site: http://www.rifoodbank.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Handicap accessible? |
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Yes
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| Interests Served: |
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Solutions for Children, Youth, Families, Helping People in Crisis, Building Adult & Neighborhood Independence
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| Does your agency accept court-appointed volunteers? |
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No
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| What type of organization |
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Nonprofit 501(c)(3)
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