HAPPY TURKEY DAY!

As you give thanks for what you have today, also take a moment to think about those who have less than you. One place to start thinking about those people is at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank.

According to America's Second Harvest's most recent survey: Hunger in America 2001, the people who receive emergency help in Rhode Island from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank are:

* 66.2% women
* 43.3% children under age 18
* 7.7% elderly
* 40.7% with less than a high school education
* 36.1% are white, 35.2% are Hispanic and 19.2% are African America.


You can help out by donating to the Food Bank (either directly or through United Way) or by volunteering.

To volunteer, please contact Kirsten French at (401) 826-3073 x212, or send her an email

To find out about various donation options, including automatic donations, call Lisa Roth Blackman at (401) 826-3073 x214, or send her an email

You can also visit the Rhode Island Food Bank site to get more information.