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R I leaders call for new tax credit for donating unused food

In Rhode Island, 38 percent of households with children say they are experiencing food insecurity. Meanwhile, businesses send approximately 55,000 tons of edible food to the state’s landfill each year.

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Food insecurity is way up in in Rhode Island: Are free school meals the answer?

According to a 2022 report, 31% of RI households were food insecure meaning they lacked reliable access to food.

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More RI families are going hungry Will free school meals make a comeback next session?

According to a 2022 report, 31% of RI households were 'food insecure' meaning they lacked reliable access to food.

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