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5/24/2022
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House passes Rep. Casimiro’s bill making it easier for food banks to fundraise
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STATE HOUSE – The House today passed legislation (2022-H 7911A) sponsored by Rep. Julie A. Casimiro (D-Dist. 31, North Kingstown, Exeter) which would exempt nonprofit and not-for-profit food banks from the registration requirements under the “solicitation by charitable organizations” statute.
“Times are tough right now for too many of our residents and the use of our state’s food banks and pantries has risen dramatically. Simply put, food prices that are already too high are continuing to rise, putting added pressure on our state’s families and the food banks that these individuals rely upon to feed themselves and their children. This bill will give our food banks the fundraising flexibility they need to continue providing for Rhode Island’s hungry and vulnerable residents at a time when every single dollar that goes toward food counts,” said Representative Casimiro.
The act would not apply to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
For more information, contact: Andrew Caruolo, Publicist State House Room 20 Providence, RI 02903 (401)222-6124
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