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flag Rhode Island sees a surge in food insecurity, with 38% of households now lacking reliable access to food.

flag The Rhode Island Community Food Bank reports that 38% of households in Rhode Island are now food insecure, up from 29% last year. flag This is the highest rate since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. flag Communities of color face higher rates of food insecurity. flag The food bank attributes the rise to increased living costs like rent and childcare. flag Currently, the food bank serves a record 84,400 people monthly, a 9% increase year-over-year. flag The report suggests improving SNAP benefits and maintaining state funding to address the issue.

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