RI S2335

Proclaims January 27, 2026 as "Rhode Island Food Insecurity Awareness Day" in the state

34% of Rhode Island households are unable to meet basic food needs, with higher rates among communities of color: 58% of Latino households, 50% of Black households, and 44% of other minority households compared to 27% of white households

Rhode Island Community Food Bank distributed 18.5 million pounds of food through 147 member agencies in fiscal year 2025, serving an average of 85,000 individuals per month (a 5% increase from the prior year)

Food Bank will spend $7 million on food acquisition in fiscal year 2026 to meet increased demand driven by high food prices, rising housing costs, and the end of COVID-19 relief programs

Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Governor Daniel J. McKee