Mayor Brett P. Smiley has launched a $50,000 Emergency Food Security Mini-Grants program to provide rapid financial support to local organizations engaged in food distribution and delivery to Providence residents impacted by the interruption of SNAP benefits. This limited emergency fund is designed to support local organizations with mini-grants of up to $2,500 for the staffing transportation and food purchasing funding necessary to continue to sustain and expand food access for residents during this period of increased need.
All applicants must be active Rhode Island Community Food Bank members located in Providence who has experienced financial harm during the demand surge caused by the SNAP disruption.
Applications open on Friday, November 14 and will through Thursday, November 20 at 4:30PM.
Fill out the application here: Grant Application Form