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The University of Rhode Island has a number of supports that may help!<\/h2>\n\n\n
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Rhody Outpost<\/h2>

Rhody Outpost is URI\u2019s principal basic needs pantry for students experiencing food insecurity. It provides fresh and non-perishable food and personal care items at no charge to students. Rhody Outpost is conveniently located near campus and directly serves URI students, but there are other local food pantries that students can access, including Jonnycake Center for Hope (Peace Dale) and St. Peter\u2019s by-the-Sea.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Fresh Fruits and Veggies!<\/h2>

URI holds a free Farmers\u2019 Market with fresh fruits and vegetables grown on URI campus, available to students free of charge. This event is on Thursdays on the Quad in the Fall semester.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

Follow @urifreefarmersmarket for details.<\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n
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Share a Swipe For Hope<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

URI often holds a campaign where students can donate \u201cguest swipes\u201d from their meal plan via a dining hall kiosk, and those seeking meals can apply to have a certain number of meals added to their ID card so they can easily access meals with their peers anonymously. At a time when one in three U.S. college students faces food insecurity, URI students can make an immediate difference by donating one unused guest pass.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n

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Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)<\/h2>

SNAP is a federally-funded program administered through the RI Department of Human Services that helps low-income households pay for nutritious food. SNAP is a critical benefit for Rhode Islanders who need food assistance, yet some eligible Rhode Islanders struggle with the enrollment process and may not even know they are eligible. Rhode Islanders can use the SNAP Outreach website to apply for nutrition assistance.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Learn more about additional food resources in your area.<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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