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Rep. Jean Philippe Barros and Sen. Valarie Lawson
Guest columnists
Rep. Jean Philippe Barros, D-Pawtucket, represents House District 59. Sen. Valarie Lawson, D-East Providence, represents Senate District 14.
According to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, one in four local households will struggle to put food on their tables tonight. This is the highest level of food insecurity we’ve seen in 20 years, and the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem.
If you’ve ever relied on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to buy food, you understand the importance of seeing a “50% OFF” sticker on an item you and your family need. For many Rhode Islanders, the search for those discounts is the only feasible way they can provide their families with the fresh, healthy food they need.