Summary: The resolution authorizes an appropriation of $3,000,000 to the Rhode Island Food Bank. This funding is intended to support the Food Bank in addressing the increased demand for emergency food assistance in the state. The resolution highlights the significant reliance on food pantries, with over 102,000 residents depending on them as of November 2025, and notes that one in three households in Rhode Island is experiencing food insecurity. The appropriation is also a response to recent federal changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which will impact nearly 32,000 residents and result in a loss of $9.5 million in benefits. The Rhode Island Community Food Bank, which aids various member agencies throughout the state, has already encountered reductions in federal support for food. The resolution authorizes the state controller to disburse the funds as needed upon receipt of properly authenticated vouchers, ensuring the Food Bank can continue to provide essential services to those in need.