The food bank said it remains in the same position as last week, running low on food to help distribute to 400 locations that they help. But say they are grateful for all the help in donations. But says as long as we are in the government shutdown, there won’t be much change.

The Breathing Association, a Columbus-based nonprofit that helps 15,000 people with utility costs, faces closure due to the federal government shutdown, funding uncertainty.

The State House on Wednesday. Rhode Island is ranked fifth in public safety spending per capita and per personal income, which is 1.4 times and 1.8 times greater than that of other New England states, respectively.

I worry that our community donations may not meet the increased need we will see as a result of SNAP’s suspension.

Food insecurity is increasing as the government shutdown continues, leaving federal workers without paychecks and others at risk of losing SNAP benefits.