You are invited to make a donation to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank through the URI Child Development Center's Online Art Exchange. Donations of any amount from $2 up can be accepted. Visit our booth in the URI Memorial Union lounge area on Wednesday, December 7 between 10:30 am - 12:30 pm to select a token of thanks created by the preschool children in exchange for your donation. We hope you can help us to reach our goal of raising $1,000 for the food bank through our early childhood community service project! 

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes food to people in need through a statewide network of 140 member agencies including food pantries, meal sites, shelters, youth programs and senior centers. This winter, the Food Bank needs your support. In 2022, inflation has impacted the lives of many and the need for food assistance has increased sharply. Food Bank member agencies are serving 63,000 people each month, an increase of 20% over last year. Your donation helps the Food Bank to acquire and distribute healthy, nutritious foods to meet this increased demand during the winter and all year round.