November 30 – January 4

The Greater Providence Chamber and the
Rhode Island Rx Card (RIRx) are
teaming up in a community effort to provide valuable nourishment to Rhode
Islanders in need this holiday season.

The Chamber and RIRx
are asking the public to donate nutritious, non-perishable food items to their
holiday food drive from November
30 – January 4 at convenient
locations across the state.

Food donations will
benefit the following community-based organizations to help them provide basic
staples for individuals and families battling hunger during the holidays:

·
Comprehensive Community Action
Program (CCAP)
·
Connecting for Children &
Families

·
Dorcas International Institute of
Rhode Island

“Hunger is an issue
that affects far too many in communities throughout Rhode Island. The Chamber
and its RIRx Card program are proud to join with local non-profits to help curb
hunger during the holiday season,” said Laurie White, president of the Greater
Providence Chamber of Commerce. “Our partner organizations are doing tremendous
work to assist area children and families, and it is our pleasure to support
and further their efforts.”

“Through our holiday
food drive, we hope to engage the public in making Rhode Island a better place
to live by serving those in need, especially at a time of year where many
budgets can get stretched thin,” White said.

“Each month CCAP
serves over 600 families in need at our Food Bank. Many are working families,
children and the elderly. Extra food for the holidays is an even bigger
burden for families that need help. All of us at CCAP want to thank Rhode
Island RX and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce for organizing these
special holiday food drives and to everyone in the community helping us stock
our shelves this holiday season,” said Joanne McGunagle, CCAP President and
Chief Executive Office.