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Increased demand at the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry

Increased demand at the Northern Rhode Island Food Pantry
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Food Bank Distribution Skyrockets In Rhode Island

Reply The Rhode Island Community Food Bank saw an increase in donations over the past months. (Shutterstock) PROVIDENCE, RI More and more Americans, including residents in Rhode Island are going hungry as the coronavirus pandemic reaches its 13-month mark. Food banks across the country have distributed more food every quarter since the pandemic began, according to data compiled by the Associated Press. At the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, the data shows a pre-pandemic average of 3.1 million pounds distributed every quarter, with 3.8 million pounds as the post-pandemic average. More than 4 million pounds were distributed in the second quarter of 2020, when the pandemic s impact was first recorded, compared with 4.1 million pounds in the fourth quarter of the year.

Businesspeople on the move in RI, week of Feb 21

Businesspeople on the move in RI, week of Feb. 21 The Providence Journal BayCoast Bank  Jared Mota, of Warren, recently was promoted to assistant vice president, project manager and PMO coordinator at BayCoast Bank. In this role, he is responsible for managing and coordinating key bank projects and oversees the coordination and completion of projects. In addition, he maintains and tailors the bank’s Project Management Program. Saint Elizabeth Community  Erin Blakely, of Smithfield, recently was promoted to director of social services at Saint Elizabeth Home in East Greenwich. She will manage the social services provided within five residences licensed to provide care to 168 individuals, including Saint Elizabeth Home, a 120-bed nursing and rehab center, and four Green House Homes, each with 12 residents who receiving a nursing home level of care. 

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