Elevate food system issues in Rhode Island with the RI Food System Factbook!

Join the RI Food Policy Council on January 21 from 12-1pm for the launch of their 2025 RI Food System Factbook! This annual publication is a data-driven snapshot, incorporating the best available research, tracking the progress of about 40 indicators across five areas: Food Economy Food Access & Nutrition Security Agriculture & Land Use Commercial Fisheries & Aquaculture,…

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National Council on Aging (NCOA) Looks to Bridge the Benefits Gap

Accessing essential benefits can be a game-changer for older adults, helping them meet basic needs like food, healthcare, and housing. Yet, millions miss out. Nationwide, almost 9 million eligible older adults are not enrolled in SNAP, 2.3 million are not enrolled in SSI, and almost 5.8 million are not enrolled in MSP.The National Council on…

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HousingWorks RI Publishes Highly Anticipated 2023 Housing Fact Book

As Rhode Island’s aging population continues to grow, addressing housing affordability is an urgent and complex challenge. Ensuring that older adults have access to affordable and suitable housing is not only a moral imperative but also a necessary investment in the well-being of our older adults and the overall health of our communities. By working…

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BeKind RI Volunteers Make a Difference

Helping a neighbor in need is now easier than ever, and with 1 in 4 Rhode Islanders facing food insecurity, there’s never been a more crucial time to reach out for help. Launched April 1st of this year, Be Kind RI seeks to bridge the gap between growing food insecurity, while encouraging more social engagement,…

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