Hard Times

A staggering number of Rhode Island households cannot always afford adequate food: nearly two out of five, according to the RI Food Bank's 2024 report.

And now, RI families in need face even more uncertainty. Some of Washington's cuts to food assistance programs including SNAP benefits are already being felt here in our state. What's more, funding for SNAP food stamps is ramping down in coming months.

As a member of the RI Food Bank Network, YNFP helps fill the gap for hundreds of Providence families. Four things you can do:

Click on the image below to watch our video.
Read more about the issue in the Brown Daily Herald.
Contact your federal legislators here.
Consider donating below.

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Click here to see a short clip of Thanksgiving 2024 @ YNFP.

Thanksgiving Drive

YNFP is gearing up for its 2025 Thanksgiving Food Drive. With your help, we've delivered hundreds of turkeys and holiday meal kits to your RI neighbors in the last two years. Especially with today's high food prices, we need your help to make this year's drive another success.

We are seeking monetary donations to buy turkeys as well as contributions of nonperishable goods. Please read below about how to get involved or contact Executive Director Jacqueline Gardiner at ynfp22@gmail.com. And thanks!

Here's How to Join in our Holiday Food Drive

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Please use one of the buttons below to provide cash assistance, or text our operations director at 401-428-3684 to schedule a drop-off of nonperishable food. And thanks!

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