Rhode Island S2237 authorizes a $3,000,000 appropriation to the Rhode Island Food Bank.

Rhode Island S2237 authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank. This funding aims to address food insecurity in the state, where one in three households face food insecurity. The appropriation responds to the anticipated loss of SNAP benefits for almost 32,000 Rhode Islanders due to federal changes, which will result in a $9.5 million loss of benefits. The Rhode Island Food Bank supports 137 member agencies across the state, and this funding will help mitigate the impact of reduced federal support.

Rhode Island S2237 authorizes a $3,000,000 appropriation to the Rhode Island Food Bank.

Rhode Island S2237 authorizes the appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank. This funding aims to address food insecurity in the state, where one in three households face food insecurity. The appropriation responds to the anticipated loss of SNAP benefits for almost 32,000 Rhode Islanders due to federal changes, which will result in a $9.5 million loss of benefits. The Rhode Island Food Bank supports 137 member agencies across the state, and this funding will help mitigate the impact of reduced federal support.