Defiance 1636 members are not just hooligans in the stands - we strive to be helpers in our community. In only our second season as a supporters group, we've already made community care part of our DNA through fundraising, supply drives, neighborhood cleanup, and volunteering.

This fall, we're focusing on helping families in need by channeling our energy to collect food donations and raise funds for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. We're proud to partner with such an impactful local organization, who are stepping up to meet the needs of Rhode Islanders.

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributes food to people in need through a statewide network of 137 member agencies including food pantries, meal sites, shelter, youth programs and senior centers.

Currently, the Food Bank is serving 89,000 Rhode Islanders each month through our network of member agencies.

The Food Bank solicits food donations from the public and from the food industry, including supermarkets, food manufacturers and growers. To keep up with the high demand for food assistance, the Food Bank also purchases food at a low cost from wholesalers.

Last year, the Food Bank distributed 18.6 million pounds of food, including 4.3 million pounds of fresh produce.