S.2237

JOINT RESOLUTION MAKING AN APPROPRIATION OF $3,000,000 TO THE RHODE ISLAND FOOD BANK (This resolution would authorize the appropriation of the sum of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank.)

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Calendar

Apr 28

12:00 AM

Senate Finance Hearing

History

Apr 28

Senate

Committee heard

Apr 24

Senate

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/28/2026)

Jan 23

Senate

Introduced, referred to Senate Finance