Mar 21, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to promote economic opportunities for farmers, fishermen, and food producers, strengthen the nation’s food supply chain network, and increase access to locally-grown, nutritious food in underserved communities, U.S. Senator Jack...
Jan 8, 2024 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
JANUARY 9, 2024 — The Rhode Island Food Policy Council, businesses, organizations, and fellow concerned Rhode Islanders submitted a letter to Governor McKee imploring them to prioritize making excess food donation a common practice among Rhode Island businesses...
Nov 22, 2023 | Advocacy, Food Access, Food Business, Humans of RIFPC, Policy, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
The Surplus Food Donation Work Group is calling for participation from Rhode Islanders to support their goal of passing legislation for a tax credit for businesses that donate surplus food. The group aims to help make excess food donation a common practice among Rhode...
Nov 13, 2023 | Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Resources, Seafood, Wasted Food
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALSRhode Island Food System Preparedness and Recovery Planning Process About the Rhode Island Food Policy CouncilThe Rhode Island Food Policy Council (RIFPC) is an independent statewide network established in2011 with a mission to promote a more...
Aug 31, 2023 | Advocacy, Climate, Events, Food Access, Food Business, Growing Food, Policy, Seafood, Wasted Food
Candidates running for Rhode Island’s open Congressional District 1 seat were invited to answer our short questionnaire to share their thoughts about important issues that will impact Rhode Island’s food system. Candidates responses: Are you aware that...
