2015 RI Hunger Report: ‘Need Remains Very, Very High’

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The 2015 Status Report on Hunger in the Ocean State is out Monday from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The rate of food insecurity in Rhode Island has declined slightly since the peak following the recession, but thousands of Rhode Island families continue to struggle to meet basic food needs. Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff said the state’s sluggish economic recovery has had little impact on those most in need.  More