Nourish RI wants to improve public health with small tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
June 3, 2021

Nourish RI wants to improve public health with small tax on sugar-sweetened beverages

“When patients ask me, as a physician, what is the number one thing they can do to...

RI Food Bank reports dramatic increase in food insecurity
November 23, 2020

RI Food Bank reports dramatic increase in food insecurity

“It’s shocking, but one in four households lack adequate food,” said Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode...

Government shutdown threatens food assistance safety net
January 15, 2019

Government shutdown threatens food assistance safety net

[From a press release] With the government shutdown continuing indefinitely, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank is...

Government shutdown may affect SNAP benefits, other programs; Money may run out in March
October 31, 2019

Government shutdown may affect SNAP benefits, other programs; Money may run out in March

Courtney Hawkins, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (RI DHS) held a press conference...

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