Chances are you know one of the estimated 57,000 people, including 19,000 children in Rhode Island area who struggle each month with food insecurity. Through April 30, Rhode Island residents can make a real difference in the lives of local families.  

Walmart, Feeding America and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank recently kicked off the fifth annual nationwide “Fight Hunger. Spark Change.” campaign online and in stores. Walmart and Feeding America are doubling their meal goal to help secure at least 200 million meals nationwide. Last year, the Rhode Island Community Food Bank benefited from nearly $70,000 from Walmart’s campaign to fight hunger.

“By working with Walmart, we have an amazing opportunity to make progress towards fighting hunger in our community,” said Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. “This campaign will help increase awareness about the issue of hunger in America, allowing us to secure more local funds and ultimately provide more food to people in need in Rhode Island. We hope Walmart customers across the area will take action and participate in the campaign.”

Now through April 30, Walmart is offering four ways that customers can get involved. They can purchase select products, donate money at the register, post #FightHunger on social media or use the Walmart Credit Card from Synchrony Bank.

“In communities big and small across the country, there are families struggling with hunger,” said Kathleen McLaughlin, president of the Walmart Foundation and chief sustainability officer for Walmart. “By working together during this campaign with our suppliers, customers and friends at Feeding America, we can help secure 200 million meals that will help those who need it most.”

To learn more about the campaign visit www.walmart.com/fighthunger.