BankRI Launches Seven Week Food Drive
Thursday, July 31, 2014
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) will host a 7-week food drive in each of its 19 branches across the state to support local food pantries.
The drive will begin on August 1 and will run through September 19.
Hunger Action Month
This food drive coincides with September as Hunger Action Month.
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All BankRI locations will have food collection bins in their lobbies. Suggested items to donate include canned fruits and vegetables, canned soups and stews, pasta, breakfast cereals, brown rice, and proteins such as peanut butter, tuna, and canned and dried beans.
$3,900 grant
BankRI will also provide a $3,900 grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank for the acquisition of food on behalf of each partnering food pantry.
“While we are relieved to see signs of economic recovery in Rhode Island, we remain deeply concerned for the families who are still struggling to put food on the table,” said Andrew Schiff, Chief Executive Officer of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “BankRI recognizes the importance of local action to solve the challenge of hunger. We’re immensely grateful that they are engaging the community in this food drive and providing additional financial resources to help our member agencies acquire healthy food for hungry Rhode Islanders.”
To find the BankRI branch closest to you, please visit here.
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