EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Melissa Cherney, the new CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, recently started touring food pantries throughout the state.

Cherney, who succeeded longtime CEO Andrew Schiff, started in the position last month after moving to Rhode Island from North Dakota.

Cherney joined 12 News at 4 Thursday to talk about the tour and her top priorities.

Watch the full interview in the video player above.

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